2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid First Impressions

[@rollydiaz4123]

I just got mine 2 weeks back and it is indeed solid in terms of performance and value for money. Way to go Suzuki!!! 👍

[@egacatorce3496]

I hope I can buy Ertiga one day. Nasakyan kong Grab car ang Ertiga and according to the driver, ayos daw ito .. di sirain at matipid sa gas. If I have a money, as a practical person, I will definitely buy Ertiga. Hello Suzuki 😍

[@Snooze1234-cto]

I bought Suzuki Ertiga last Dec. 2023 during my vacation in the Philippines. We went to Ilocos Norte for a week, drove around that area. Fuel efficient, just like my Toyota Prius I been driving here in Daly City Ca. Am very happy with Suzuki. We will use it for traveling when I go home to retire this coming year 2025. Very nice car, first time to buy another brand aside from Toyota.

[@rogue2791]

I bought the Suzuki Ertiga 2019 and it has served me very well. Never had any problems engine or computer. PMS is cheaper compared to other brands.

[@DoubleDeadKing]

@@djtron99 not anymore. Ertiga has been around for almost a decade now here in PH.

[@wowiedano9298]

Agree 👍

[@yellowflash6319]

Ertiga or rush ano mas maganda indi ako makapili

[@agila2009y]

@@yellowflash6319 we bought rush in 2019 vs the expander and brv. it was only the E model then which was a 5 seater. we chose it because it has a higher ground clearance and bigger wheels and rear wheel drive. given the road conditions here with occasional flash floods . cons is it has a stiffer ride. i like this new ertiga now but i find the wheels too small for its body.

[@MrSuperralph23]

​@@yellowflash6319 go for Ertiga. Pag nasira ang Rush it is under a certain Toyota Department in Japan that only handles Wigo and Rush kaya mas matagal ang paayos unlike sa Vios and other lines ng Toyota. Ertiga is a reliable car.

[@DadiLongLegs]

Ertiga was the reason why we (my fam) love 7seaters. (Got Veloz though, due to features). But still Ertiga is one of the most well built 7-seater overall(all factors involve) imo.

[@the.annethology]

What features did you consider as dealbreakers? Curious abt the comparison with Ertiga.

[@multiverse1992]

@@the.annethologysame question

[@zapzeusbeats5528]

​@@the.annethology Bro, let me respond to this. It’s all about the overall build quality. The body and chassis feel much more solid and durable compared to the Veloz. With the Veloz, even a firm press on the roof can make it cave in while on the Ertiga, you won't experience this oddly feel. It just feels so durable like Mazda and Mercedez Cars. The space also feels so airy and welcoming more than the Veloz. This vehicle is very practical I would say even though the looks of it is not that obtrusive like any other brands. That's why I love Suzuki. Hindi ka magmukhang mayabang sa mata ng tao :) Simple lang sya and masarap syang i drive.

[@edwinmabesa585]

Bought my Ertiga 2018 at walang problemang binigay sakin. reliable talaga.

[@OnlineShoroomAgentAnn]

Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid.. kaunaha unahang 7 seater na hybrid here in the Philippines. Maeenjoy mo pa sya kasi sobrang tipid sa gas.. 7 seater pero 13km per liter.❤

[@jy.creator]

I think - and this is as an absolute newbie to driving a car in Metro Manila - that given the price point and the no-coding benefits, a lot of people will think that the price point is just right, especially if fuel prices go up again like last year, at least for inter-city driving (and maybe some nearby out-of-town trips).

[@jy.creator]

Addendum: I would love, love, love if Caco & the Autodeal team could make a video on the strengths and weaknesses of mild hybrids in general. Assuming I haven't missed one that they made yet.

[@shellhammergallery]

We owned a 2016 Ertiga. The downside is there is no armrest in the front seat center and still there is no armrest in this 2023 Ertiga. So, we may just go with XL7 vehicle which has lots of room and a wide armrest front center.

[@aebidon]

Definitely a value for money! Suzuki nailed it with this Ertiga 💪🏽

[@twx15192183]

I've never found myself a fan of cars in general as I don't think I never need it, I'm happy with my motorbike that gets me everywhere. But I rode Grab once and this was the driver's car and this car changed me since then. It was soooooo convenient. It's not chunky unlike the others that have so much unnecessary space. This was is a straight shooter. I like the space so much. Just enough. I'm currently looking for dealers in Mindanao that have other offers like free upgrades on certain features. It's such a nice and lovely car. :)

[@gc1653]

I agree with a lot of comments below. Yes it’s a MILD hybrid. I owned a mild hybrid too and the car is now going 7 years. Battery (24V) lasted 4 years. 1.5L turbo 3-cylinder. I would say very efficient at 8L within metro Manila and 15L along the highway. My second car is another mild hybrid with a 48V battery 2.0L Turbo 7 seater SUV can achieve 12L per km on highway. This one is different than the my previous car. This mild hybrid is a 4WD electric motor assisted (rear wheel) during acceleration. Gasoline motor is front wheel. Start stop runs very smooth for the new car as compared to my 6 years old as technology on mild hybrid is more advance. Both cars are European made.

[@gc1653]

@@djtron99 4 years @ 24,000 kms. Battery cost around ₱36,000 I think. I have to check file to be sure. Usually it’s not about mileage but the number years.

[@sealoftheliving4998]

8L kpl in city and 15kpl in highway. What the heck. I will go with Ford Everest Trend 2023 10kpl in City and Highway 14kpl to 18kpl. Battery cost 36k😂😂😂😂

[@alliefer9002]

I am getting one this week because of you Caco 🤗🥰🤗 Not the brown tho! 🤣 I did a test drive yesterday and oh boy, no more 2nd thoughts 🤗 Lurvette!

[@melvinrimorin7840]

I've stated this on other reviews. Initially, I am underwhelmed by this release due to the fact that it's a bit different from the one teased at the PIMS, with some of the features not available, like the leather seats and 360 degree camera for example. But it's starting to grow on me now. It's starting to make sense in relation to pricing. And I must say, that pricing is perfect for what you're getting. Or maybe, just maybe, Autodeal has that effect on you. They just tell you what makes sense. Great job team! A full review and a royal rumble MPV comparo please! Haha. Cheers!

[@songerph]

Nah, sadly all features of cars sold here are toned down compared to models at neighboring countries.

[@hiddenname9809]

No 360 camera is deal breaker for me.

[@red_ashcroft]

because of price brackets getting too high for the consumer market. Besides, there's always after market stuff you can install. India has got to be the one that gets those features because they sell really well there compared here.

[@haru-10th]

@@hiddenname9809not that you really need it since the car is not that big but i get where you're coming from.

[@electrospud9230]

Definitely the most affordable hybrid vehicle for the top of the line at its price point adding probably a few more promos, that price is going to get lower, the real deal for me is the exemption to the coding scheme because its a hybrid vehicle, seriously considering getting one and it really fits my budget. Excellent video as always Autodeal. 😄

[@Tleilaxu_Mentat]

This is a better hybrid car for current Philippine conditions. 16.12 km/L mileage in pure city driving (12.54 km/L in AAP's city driving test), only 1.1M, no huge expensive batteries or other complicated electronics to worry about unlike those other more expensive hybrid systems where the fuel savings will never offset the huge increase in initial cost compared to the equivalent non-hybrid variant plus the maintenance and parts replacements costs of those more complicated systems.

[@scooterboi6924]

True. Ertiga has maintenance cost.

[@JasonG888]

@@scooterboi6924 Is it expensive maintenance cost or affordable?

[@streamingvideo6654]

I like its simple design. Nice dashboard too. Great pricing, Suzuki!

[@harbilito4910]

Simple design? More likely basic and cheap design

[@iamshadowbanned699]

@@harbilito4910 Some people do prefer "less is more" than looking trying hard and gaudy.

[@harbilito4910]

@@iamshadowbanned699 huh? this doesn’t even look minimalist or what you call “less is more” this straight up garbage interior

[@iamshadowbanned699]

@harbilito4910 and who made you the arbiter of style? Please shut up and know that some people like cars with no-nonsense design and very simple features. Not everyone likes something flashy.

[@harbilito4910]

@@iamshadowbanned699 yeah sure a 90% made of plastic interior owner 😂✋

[@annepaulinedl9038]

Bought this last week. According to my agent, i'm the first one who have it in the ph.

[@TheTupeng]

Suzuki is leading a new trend. Hybrid that is affordable, no fancy stuff. It sets itself as the norm ahead of its time

[@antonabad3494]

Absolutely worth the money, if I didn't already have a vehicle, I'd consider getting this

[@edgarasibal410]

The space beside the bottle holder, or the "door card" in your subtitle, is where I put the foldable umbrella in each door. Your floor will not get wet when folding the umbrella after using and place it at that slot.

[@redzcam9211]

napanood ko ngyon lng ksama mo ang RIT And now watching here again I think I chose this car for my family and very affordable thanks

[@mindfreeze0838]

The Ertiga is back under a million pesos to start off and its a hybrid, what other vehicle in the market is a hybrid for under a million much less a mild hybrid or electrified period? The pricing is great for what your getting, mild hybrid, great fuel economy, push button start(glad its back), stability control(finally)and cruise control. Im glad Suzuki Philippines went with the 48v SHVS and not the antiquated 12v one.

[@darbenferrer1555]

Team Suzuki really made a homer on this one, a very convenient hybrid vehicle for an excellent price. Many average Filipinos would surely want a piece of this, nice one autodeal 😊

[@junoponyo]

I'm getting this car. Just waiting for the release. But I still wonder if I made the right decision. This will be my first car and I'm a bit anxious and excited at the same time. 😣

[@RicardoLumpas]

Thanks. These are good impressions, and the biggest for me is the coding exemption. Can't wait for the fuel economy review.

[@lolpartyparrot]

That might just be the biggest plus of this new Ertiga, and possibly the highlighed sales pitch by Suzuki dealers aside from the "hybrid" tech.

[@menardbumanglag3328]

Maybe I will buy one of these soon, looks very comfortable too

[@red_ashcroft]

It's the one of the most affordable hybrid vehicles and yes, I'm considering getting one.

[@bsimz008]

for a hybrid and if it delivers on what's promised, this is affordable as compared to other hybrid from what I know. Checking this on my list of cars that I would want to have.

[@ronaldtrunk7944]

I am American. I really like this 2023 Ertiga Hybrid

[@GitaristaNaKumakanta]

What is the difference between GL A/T and GLX A/T? Please reply. I'm interested in obtaining one unit.

[@truonglnewstruong6295]

I always enjoy your humor when reviewing car. Best salesman I ever see :D

[@arttheseven5526]

Astig nga din yung 2nd row door windows 1 buo din. Wala yung usual na column/separator para maging 2 piece glass. Medyo magandang panghatak din sa mga buyers yung hybrid tech niya for coding purposes. Although I still have to read yung law na yan(evida?). Basta ba masabing "hybrid" ay exempted na talaga sa coding? Baka mamaya iba iba ang interpretation na naman sa batas.

[@gabrielespiritu4759]

Still waiting for the new updated video for the suzuki ertiga hybrid. Great Review as always AD! Always fun to watch Caco along with his tito yet humorous jokes.

[@cgRui34]

Are all those prices hybrid variants, or only the most expensive one? Either way, the pricing is pretty good to be honest.

[@Bonjubu]

all variants are hybrid

[@cgRui34]

@@Bonjubu Whew, then that's pretty nice. Even if considering they're technically mild hybrids. The remaining question I guess is the aftermarket support especially for the hybrid system.

[@lolpartyparrot]

All variants-be it a manual or automatic, in base trim or top-of-the-line-will be powered by the same 1.5L mild hybrid powerplant.

[@streamingvideo6654]

Meaning, no more non-hybrid Ertiga?

[@lolpartyparrot]

@@streamingvideo6654 Yes. All variants of the 2023 Ertiga are now the 1.5L mild hybrid engine

[@jeromecuz348]

The price is the main selling point. Hybrid for under 1M. Damn! Worth the price specially for the coding exemption :) The only concern maybe is the new technology since it uses a motor and lithium battery, spare parts maybe a little expensive.

[@keithandes7475]

What if the hybrid assist malfunction can i still use the car and can i disabled the system if the owner has no plans to fixed or replaced the lithium battery cuz its expensive.

[@KVenturi]

That exemption of coding is a selling point already

[@alfcastelo]

Sir Coco, if we put the gear on nuetral plus ebrake which engine will run? ICE or EV?

[@edwinpasuquin3270]

i do really LOVE the way you explain the tech of each car... BLESS YOU sir .... would Mitsubishi counter this MPV w/ a EXPANDER hybrid???

[@dzdsigurd]

hi sir. when the hybrid batteries are dead already after some years, can it still work as a regular gasoline car,? especially if one has no money yet to purchase new hybrid batteries? thanks

[@iamshadowbanned699]

Yes

[@carlcabada2039]

I’m wondering how well it runs in a flooded area. My area floods from time to time but not that high. But it might damage the electronics if that happen.

[@sheikgomoc]

if im gonna buy my parents who are in their senior years a vehicle of their own, this is it.

[@LelandVelasco]

Its a hybrid but not like toyota's or Nissan's hybrid system. It seems like a mild hybrid assisting the engine to make it more fuel efficient. Price I think is just right.

[@randolfefrilleestranero5900]

I was waiting for the test drive.. 🤔🤔🤔 How’s it’s power most specially for climbing stiff roads like Baguio? Was it compromised?

[@arthurpaga6339]

May i ask about the ground clearance? Is it the same height with the Ertiga 2018 model?

[@testdriveph]

My first experience with the ertiga was the 1st gen and I found it to be just way too slow fully loaded, but this version I think folks will simply buy this for the coding & fuel savings, which is a good enough reason for some. I hope the other manufacturers will follow suit. By the way, May I ask where was this shot? :) saan po yung location towards the last part of the video, Tia!

[@cyberbiboyjosh]

new clark city po iyan

[@JeroseHirose]

Naku Huwag nila smallen ang Suzuki dyan sa Pinas. Here in n Japan Suzuki is very popular . durable ang body and engine ng Suzuki. Maraming mountain and maliliit ang mga kalsada dito. Yakang yaka ng suzuki. Kaya many Japanese like size of Suzuki. Tipid pa sa fuel . It’s a smart choice. 😊

[@darrenjimenez7703]

Sounds like a geely okavango. So the Okvango is also excempted for number coding?

[@thejuanderrunner2284]

I will definitely buy this car. Impressive review by the way!!

[@jamesedong757]

Fix your audio. This is the only reason i don't subscribe to your channel. But i always watch your videos :)

[@dayaocr]

A "true hybrid so it's exempted from coding", so is a mild hybrid not exempted from coding?

[@njl_boboy8208]

7th.hope they upgraded the tire size to 16 or 17 for the top of the line.

[@lightmonarch01]

As an AD fan il give my honest answer..its so affordable be given that its a japanese hybrid 7 seater with no coding. Less tech but im not so into of many inside toys n buttons, just bring me to my desrination.. I think its a great deal to all filipinos..

[@caricature1997]

I wonder if its NVH is still bad like the previous moddels

[@virtualtambayan9855]

Wait, exempted po ba talaga sa coding to? Also, natutupi po ba backseats ng flat, like that of the veloz? Thanks

[@marketingmajor8126]

Beautiful color, I like how it reflects gold tones in the sunlight.

[@ananas-e6b]

DOE didn't recognized this as full Hybrid. Mild Hybrid lang pala. So that means Hindi Siya exempt sa Coding?

[@johnadams2409]

its like a regular eriga with XL7 font Interior(Cup Holder Cooler) but with a hybrid engine. Pretty affordable imho... My 2022 XL7 purchased oct 2021 was almost 1.3m Too bad it doesnt have Charging points at the 3rd row seat but happy it now have cup holders like XL7 i just wished for a bigger center console + wireless charging

[@silentmax]

Since its only a 12 volt i wonder if you can add more escooter batteries in the 2nd seat for more range?

[@cybershot1688]

Suzuki should bring the mild hybrid feature and cruise control on the XL7

[@dexteradr496]

The problem with Suzuki dealers, they don’t provide estimates for insurance claims. How do we claim for insurance then?

[@rueladrianpicorro2888]

Competitively priced for the PH Market

[@sacasio3]

the car is affordable if the electric energy is used at a certain speed like 40 to 50 km per hour then goes back to internet combustion engine power beyond 50kmph?

[@zapzeusbeats5528]

Hi Caco, do people really think Suzuki cars are only for those with less money? I’ve faced a lot of judgment from car enthusiasts ever since I bought a Celerio as my first car back in 2021. Now that I have a family, I'm considering the Ertiga or XL7, but my relatives keep saying that I must be poor since I can't afford a different brand. The truth is, I'm a freelancer who has provided consistent web development services in the US. Unfortunately, many banks have rejected my loan applications due to the nature of my work. I don’t really have a problem driving a Suzuki-I actually like the brand. It’s just that people seem to look down on me because of it, and I don’t understand why. It’s not that I couldn’t afford other brands; it's that EastWest Bank was the only one that approved me. I tried applying for financing with Mitsubishi, Geely, Ford, and Toyota, but they all reached the same conclusion and wouldn't process my application due to my freelance status. What they don’t realize is that freelancing is my business, and I probably earn more than many bankers or dealership agents. They just don’t get it.

[@m.dennisyabut8933]

How does the cruise control for manual work? Can it be used in stop-and-go traffic?

[@arttheseven5526]

Sa innova may gumawa na niyan sa base model J(MT). Regarding sa 2nd question not sure though. Para sa akin gagamitin ko lang yung CC kapag nasa expressways(on 5th gear) medyo nakakaconfuse din kasi lalo na on what will happen pag nag shift ka to other/lower gears.

[@rodolfogalileo6402]

I really love his very informative review . I'm Planning to buy for my second suzuki car soon !!

[@ianisiderio9810]

The Ertiga's electric hybrid battery system uses 12V. The Okavango and the Azkarra, on the otherhand use 48V, yet a lot of people are making a lot of issue concerning these two in regard to getting an exemption with the Evida law. Can you give us your thoughts on this, sir Caco?

[@GloomGaiGar]

They need more voltage because they are heavier.

[@ianisiderio9810]

@@GloomGaiGar appreciate your comment. And perhaps that is true! But the contention is on the issue to hybrid exemption.

[@noelgalit3965]

The exemption is stupid. This would mean there will be a lot more cars on the road, which would mean an increase in traffic. People would not discard their non-hybrids and these will stay on roads idling its fossil fueled ass off, hence, CO2 emissions would increase. Let's also say we totally do away with crude oil powered engines, the emissions will still remain because the charging stations are powered by fossil fuels as well. Traffic will worsen = increase in need to recharge the batteries. So... the exemption is meh.

[@ianisiderio9810]

@@noelgalit3965 You do have a valid point, sir. And surely you're entitled to it. Yet if I may, the entire Number Coding is perhaps the main cause of the increase in vehicle ownership. The prospect of acquiring another vehicle was no longer an option but a necessity. I believe, an earlier scholastic study was conducted on this and all data pointed back to the restriction forcing people to simply find alternative. The Number Coding would perhaps only work if our there is a reliable public mass transport system. Until then, this coding scheme will just the fall short of its intended purpose.

[@christianvigal441]

What happen to the power tailgate?

[@stiiify9603]

How would the AC would work if the engine is off? The compressor is powered by engine right?

[@benedictt2246]

When engine is off, hybrid electric will take over. But with just a 12v electric battery, i doubt if it can sustain to power the AC, maybe the AC blower only minus the thermostat

[@nahyvz071205]

Was the camera 360 and automatic tailgate removed?

[@ecbioph741]

nice hybrid Ertiga review caco! we'd wait for the fuel consumption reveal...

[@jeromeviesca8239]

As always, this is a very nice and informative review! Thank you, Sir Coco!

[@jojogannaban8801]

sa maintenance at engine parts if in case may papalitan? mura pa din po ba?

[@rayaabbeydahayu1600]

Am still waiting for xl7 hybrid

[@argellenilofajardo519]

They removed the power tailgate?

[@mindfreeze0838]

Looks so, well thats what the aftermarket is for if you really need it

[@chopmadjani4634]

How does it compare with Nissan E-Kick in terms of hybrid

[@KacciVAL]

u need this if u are driving in EDSA because of the auto start/stop feature

[@roelcharlespadua3405]

Ertiga Hybrid and Jimny 5-door. Boy oh boy, Suzuki will sure be busy this 2023

[@enad9037]

Caco your team should update the GLX overview in your website. Cruise control was marked "X".

[@ricdonaldesmilla8616]

Wala po bang AGS model ng spresso na lalabas this 2023?

[@kanojoe1968]

Is this model glx at available as a non hybrid

[@marielmariditaguinod-dicke1613]

Help! Should I go for Suzuki Ertiga 2023 or Xpander 2023? Thanks in advance!

[@rebeccabanaga9679]

Better you go with Suzuki maam hehe 😊

[@wolyarang]

What if you get stuck in traffic and idle for more than an hour, would the Ertiga go back to using gasoline?

[@lesterjohnbelmonte2781]

Na try nyo na po ba mag apply ng SANGLA ORCR sa Global Dominion Financing, Inc.?

[@KuyaVenture]

Good thing they incorporate auto start/stop system in cars. Looks like similar tech to honda scooters' Idling stop system with AC generator and yamaha's SMG

[@AARONKIRTGUMBAN]

Is ertiga a front wheel drive?

[@TheTruth70777]

We need more info about how to maintain hybrid cars (how much it cost), as most of us here are new to hydrid cars

[@virgilioespina7556]

Hey! No new updates for the APV?

[@dresdyn100]

Given that it's spec'd similarly to other vehicles in it's class but with hybrid in addition, I think it's exceptional value.

[@yapakitim]

Pls do a video comparing this ertiga to XL7. It means a lot to me. Thanks much!

[@mitchaga7010]

Is 180mm ground clearance a big deal? It’s kinda low.

[@Autoreviewph]

12km per liter on EDSA traffic and 20km per liter on highway

[@jrodriguez014]

If those prices are real, then I think I'll buy this one rather than the other cars I've seen...mainly because it is Hybrid, therefore, a lot less expense on gas and less pressure on environment.

[@jayjeedelossantos177]

Autodeal can you review also the Tiggo 2 pro what is your empression with this vehicle. . .thank you

[@bigbigblast]

Where's the power tailgate? We're not getting the Sport? Wha?

[@jam2111]

Kuya kako asan ang test drive nyo pra alam nmin riding comfort at fuel consumption nya

[@PaoMauMahal]

no coding is indeed added value. solid entry here.

[@armandoramirez7244]

THANK YOU FOR THE BEST REVIEW! YOU MENTIONED EXEMPTED FROM CODING? THIS IS NICE TO HAVE. PLEASE REPLY! THANK YOU.

[@RampartPh]

so which is better, the ertiga hybrid system or the okavango 's? what i just don't like about it is the 4-speed a/t tranny. i feel it's a bit outdated already. but that's just me.

[@benedictt2246]

12v vs 48v, do the math. The mhev of oka adds torque and hp. Not sure with ertiga but i am guessing this is also a mild hybrid

[@carbuncle1977]

best 3rd row seats for its vehicle category. even better than montero and terra... and finally a cruise control