The debut of the 2018 Suzuki Ertiga in Indonesia has been heralded for some time, with a launch said to take place in the first half of 2018. While final details about the next-gen MPV aren’t out yet, we do have renderings and spyshots to help us along.
Now, thanks to Autonetmagz, we have another piece of the puzzle as the Ertiga will reportedly adopt the same dashboard as the new Dzire, also known as the Swift sedan that is available in India.
Barring any official photos, comparing the current Ertiga’s interior to the one in the Dzire reveals a large number of changes. Firstly, it is a lot more angular than before, including the inverted air-con vents and centre stack leading to the centre console.
The small cubby above the glove box is also gone, and there’s now a faux wood dash inlay for a more upmarket feel to things. The same can be said about the new infotainment and climate control systems.
This modern interior design should be reflected on the vehicle’s exterior as well, based on mules seen in India, another market for the MPV. The new Ertiga, like the previous model, should ride on the same platform used for the Swift and Dzire. In this instance, it is Suzuki’s Heartect architecture that promises better rigidity and weight savings.
Under the bonnet, it should retain the same engines as before. These include a 92 PS/130 Nm 1.4 litre naturally-aspirated mill mated to either a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic, as well as a mild hybrid variant with a 89 hp/200 Nm 1.3 litre turbodiesel and a six-speed manual.
In Indonesia, the new Ertiga will have to fend off the likes of the Honda BR-V, Toyota Rush/Daihatsu Terios and the Mitsubishi Xpander. Will the revised model make its way here? We’re not certain but won’t be expecting it too now that the national carmaker is in deep relations with Geely.
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Syabas Suzuki.
Looks more upmarket. Tahniah Suzuki, P1!
Apelagi DRB, Suzuki Swift!
looks like P1-Geely marriage going well,,whens the SUV due date again?
This Susuki should be put to posture as its transmissions of 4-speed auto is too outdated not to mention its look.
Comparing with the likes of Honda BR-V, Toyota Rush & Mitsubishi Xpander is like comparing our twin tower with the 104 story One World Trade Center in New York. Please know what U are buying B4 U sign the dotted line !!
You do know that the Toyota Rush and Mitsubishi Xpander are also using 4-speed auto, right? If compared in terms of ride and handling, the Ertiga is still more comfortable than the ladder-framed Rush.
Nvm on cosmetics first. Gimme back the esc
strange..feel just right and more at ease with the current ertiga dashboard and steering. yuk! three colors beige, black, grey with brown wood pattern some more in dzire. like kids doing patch job. please no more steering with round centre and sudden fledging curved downward fin. really feel amatuer.