SUZUKI APV: The perfect Yuletide vehicle

MANILA, Philippines - Looking for the perfect vehicle to meet all your Yuletide needs? The Suzuki APV Type II – voted as 2009 Best Compact People Carrier by local automotive publication C! Magazine – has the features and specifications that will make your Christmas merrier.

Need to give a ride to transport everyone to the ancestral home in the province for the annual family reunion? The Suzuki APV Type II comfortably seats 7 to 8 adults, with room to spare for luggage, gifts or potluck goodies.

Need to meet a balikbayan cousin and his family from the airport? The Suzuki APV Type II can take in large-sized luggages or as much as 4 of balikbayan boxes when the third row seats are folded.

Need to run around town to deliver your Christmas gifts to business associates, friends and relatives? The Suzuki APV Type II turns into a virtual Santa’s sleigh, with lots of space for all the tinsel-wrapped packages for the important people in your life.

For OFWs who want to give their family a lovely Christmas present, the Suzuki APV Type II is the most affordable, all-purpose vehicle – a sound investment for long-term value and convenience all year round.

Indeed, the Suzuki APV Type II is a versatile vehicle that can be all things to all people. Powered by a 1.6-liter 16-valve inline four-cylinder engine, this all-purpose vehicle delivers a maximum of 91hp @ 5750rpm and maximum torque of 127Nm @ 4500rpm. Multipoint fuel injection optimizes fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance.

To ensure riding comfort, the Suzuki APV Type II is equipped with McPherson strut and coil spring front suspensions paired with 3-link rigid axle with coil spring rear suspensions. Responsive ventilated front disk brakes and rear drum brakes make for a safer, more secure ride. Other safety features include two 3-point ELR seatbelts for all three rows, plus a center lapbelt for the second and third row seats. SRS airbags and anti-lock brakes are added options for the higher-end SGX variant.

Seating configuration on the Suzuki APV Type II is three-rows. The first row consists of two sliding/reclining seats with passenger assist and access support grips. The second row consists of two sliding/reclining captain’s seats with individual armrests on the SGX variant and a reclining bench seat with center armrest on the basic GLX model. The last row is a full-size bench seat with center armrest for all models. The middle and last row bench seats have split-fold and tumble specifications, so that seating and luggage space can be configured depending on your needs. Seat material is a plush beige fabric that adds a touch of class to the APV.

The value proposition for the Suzuki APV Type II is enhanced by a host of convenience features that are a pleasant surprise for such an affordably-priced vehicle. Power steering, power door locks, power windows, power side mirrors, and keyless entry come standard. Dual airconditioning ensures a cool ride for all passengers, while a two-din audio system with AM/FM tuner, cassette player, in-dash CD/MP3 player, and 6 speakers provides entertainment on the road.

The Suzuki APV Type II comes in three variants – the GLX 5-speed MT model,priced at P735k; the SGX 5-speed MT at P775k; and the SGX 4-speed AT at P810k.

Outside of the Philippines, the Suzuki APV Type II has also won acclaim in Indonesia, topping the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2009 Indonesia Initial Quality Survey (IQS) in the entry-MPV segment.

Suzuki Philippines is the only integrated automotive company in the country, offering motorcycles, passenger cars and commercial vehicles in its model line-up. Suzuki automobiles are available through a network of 18 dealers nationwide.