The Suzuki Ertiga MPV first surfaced in India back in 2012, before heading to the MPV-loving market that is Indonesia. This means that the Toyota Avanza-rival has been around for over three years now, and is well ripe for a facelift. No better time than now too – Toyota will be giving the Avanza a “Grand New” facelift with a unique face for the sportier Veloz.
Spyshots of the Ertiga facelift are now out ahead of the car’s debut at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) later this month, and these pics by AutonetMagz.com show changes at both ends. In front, there’s a new grille that’s a lot heavier on the chrome than before. The grille is also now connected to the headlamps, which appear unchanged.
The shapelier lower bumper is also new – the fog lamp surrounds are significantly larger than before and on higher spec models, include a decorative chrome strip. Speaking of chrome strips, a large one with embossed Ertiga script connects the (unchanged) lights at the back, with help from red tail lamp extensions. A new wheel design completes the changes.
Word is that the K14B 1.4 litre engine will carry on, but the MPV will get new features such as electric folding wing mirrors, airbags for lower variants, auto up power windows, 50:50 split folding third row seats and a console box with socket for the middle row.
Avanza aside, the Ertiga also competes with the Daihatsu Xenia and Honda Mobilio in Indonesia.
Suzuki Ertiga Sporty, pre-facelift
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wow, 80% of toyota design DNA could be traced from this car..minus the badge
Agreed.. but I think 40% only la. At least this time Suzuki done the job better
Better rebage this rather than the pathetic Exora. You won’t go wrong with sushi cars.
You can go very very very wrong with Innova, Avanza, Rush, Mis-Fortuner, Hailat
There are some downgrades in this facelift model.
Tweeters are gone and power lowered to 92 hp / 6000 rpm. But Suzuki India claimed that this new power settings could reach 4.7L/100km figure.
I’ve tested the pre-FL model, and the results was impressive if compared to Avanza.
The suspension is relatively soft and the cabin is quiet, also it has less body roll than Avanza.
will proton-suzuki bring this to malaysia?
Probably. MPV class is a bit growing now.
Yesterday I see a Mobilio at Sepang Circuit parking lot. It wears camo, but I bet it’s RS grade. I saw projector lights, black interior and two tone polished alloy wheels.
Example shot: http://www.hondamobilio.web.id/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Honda-Mobilio-RS1.jpg
rebadge this proton!!! rebadge!!!
it seems like there’s only one formula when it comes to facelifting an existing model in indonesia: chrome, chrome and more chrome….
toyota has been doing it for years, and honda had some “chrome” moments of its own too when it’s time for freed to be facelifted. and now suzuki!
I have a feeling this small MPV will make it our shores , under different guise..
OMG the rear taillight copy Avanza facelift
Even Indonesian people believed that Avanza facelift rear end copied from Mobilio.
Honda is the pioneer in terms of design.