Second-gen Suzuki Ertiga now in Thailand, fr RM85k

Second-gen Suzuki Ertiga now in Thailand, fr RM85k

The second-generation Suzuki Ertiga is now on sale in Thailand. The three-row seven-seater MPV is imported from Indonesia, where it has been available since April 2018.

In its home market of Indonesia, the Ertiga competes in the Low MPV segment alongside the Toyota Avanza, Daihatsu Xenia, Mitsubishi Xpander and Honda Mobilio. The original Ertiga surfaced in 2012 and the facelifted first-gen was rebadged by Proton and sold in Malaysia from late 2016.

This second-gen Ertiga has been redesigned from the ground up – it rides on the new Heartect platform introduced on the latest Suzuki Swift, and is powered by a new engine. The K15B 1.5 litre unit is an enlarged version of the outgoing 1.4L, making 105 PS at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. The VVT naturally-aspirated petrol motor is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.

Second-gen Suzuki Ertiga now in Thailand, fr RM85k

Measuring 4,395 mm long, 1,735 mm wide and 1,690 mm tall, the new model is 130 mm longer, 40 mm wider and 5 mm taller than its predecessor, but the 2,740 mm wheelbase is unchanged. Boot space is 153 litres (up 18 litres) with all seats up, expandable to 550 litres (up 50 litres) with the third-row seats folded and 803 litres (up 68 litres) with all rear seats down.

Compared to the streamlined original, the new Ertiga features a more angular design that incorporates trapezoidal projector headlights and a new six-point grille. The front bumper sports more complex sculpting and C-shaped borders that frame the triple air intakes. As on the Swift, blacked-out D-pillars give it a “floating roof” look, emphasised by Volvo-like L-shaped tail lights.

Inside, the latest Ertiga gets a dashboard with horizontal lines and a floating infotainment system. The flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel is carried over from the Swift, which is of course an eco car in Thailand.

Second-gen Suzuki Ertiga now in Thailand, fr RM85k

According to the Bangkok Post, the new Ertiga – which is lighter thanks to the new platform – produces less than 150 g/km of CO2 and is eligible for a 5% reduction in Thai excise tax. However, retail prices have been maintained as the new car is better equipped. The base GL variant is priced at 655,000 baht (RM84,773) while the GX costs 695,000 baht (RM89,964).

Opting for the GX nets Thais leather and audio buttons on the steering, keyless entry and push start, driver’s seat height adjuster, cabin wood trim, chrome inside/outside door handles, front fog lamps, LED rear light signatures and electrically foldable wing mirrors with turn signals.

The Proton Ertiga never really caught on here, and while this latest model is an improvement, it would face an uphill battle against SUV-styled budget seven-seaters such as the Honda BR-V and Perodua Aruz, if sold in Malaysia.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Incoming new gen Proton Ertiga soon ?

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  • Dylan Chng on Feb 11, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    ‘The Proton Ertiga never really caught on here” well … MULA uses them alot. Biggest deal breaker is having only 6 seatbelts.

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  • Proton should bring in this one instead, not the orevious gen

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    • Dr Strange on Feb 12, 2019 at 9:33 pm

      Right… Proton from 2016 should travel forward 3 years to the present and bring this 2019 2nd gen back into the past and sell it. Genius. Which time travel apparatus would you recommend Proton to bring such car back to their timeline?

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  • Suzuki got played out by proton. Now they have to re-establish their brand in Malaysia.

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  • Ben Yap on Feb 11, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    the other day, just before new year, a proton ertiga tried to cucuk my civic 1.5T. i just needed to bring my speed up to 140kmph and the ertiga start to lose it’s puff. the ertiga is really an underpowered car.

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    • Dr Strange on Feb 12, 2019 at 9:35 pm

      If an Ertiga was able to drive right up to your rear, it means you were driving too slow. Don’t hog the lane, slowcoach.

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  • Tun F on Feb 11, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    Geely sudah Beli ploton MA… Itu ertiga sulah stop

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  • Hmmm…..i think it needs more wood inside…. (sarcasm)

    tbh, the wood trim looks absolutely nasty, like some china brand kitchen knife’s handle

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  • Lolz! Made in Indo but more exp than Ertiga in MY. Might as well make here and export to Indo, if Suzuki dares.

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  • Mr. Loba Loba on Feb 11, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    black interior is a whole lot nicer.

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  • kiddd on Feb 11, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    clean and sleek looking car..
    but sure proton will not rebadge it because we got geely chasis

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  • Outalingam Crap on Feb 11, 2019 at 8:22 pm

    More space and more powerful engine will definitely warrant MORE SAFETY FEATURES especially 6 airbags and ESP, EBD and safety suite in addition – if none of these are added onto Proton’s own Ertiga replacement, then SORRY lah no buy!

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    • No worries. All those u ask for and more will be in P1 X50 soon. Much more better and more high tech than a ASEAN only Japanese car.

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    • practical car lover on Feb 12, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      There will never be a replacement Proton Ertiga. Proton are no longer ‘friends’ with suzuki now that geely has buy into proton shares. So this current ertiga model will be the last suzuki-proton partnership. so buy it while you still can.

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    • kzm (Member) on Feb 12, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      Obviously the new one will be a lot more better. I hope u buy it then, not just saying u buy. ok?

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  • Bring this car in to complete with Perodua Arus.

    Sell at below RM 60K for basic model. This car will beat the Arus.

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  • Gojeng on Feb 12, 2019 at 9:25 am

    The Ad is misleading, that guy seems to prefer running than driving the car.

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  • benzs on Feb 12, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    Oh no. Proton being cheated again. U see, they sold u old tech and gained profits. After that they intro newer.

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  • ahmad on Feb 12, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    hope suzuki able to come back to malaysia with ckd

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