Suzuki Hustler (1st Gen) - Silly Sensible

The Suzuki Hustler is an adorable and funky crossover designed to compete in the kei car class. While it may be incredibly basic, the 1st Generation Hustler offers immense versatility, practicality, and childlike fun in a package too cute not to love. So join me as we check out this 2016 Hustler X (~6000 USD as tested) and drive what could be one of the best city cars ever.
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Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Exterior - 2:02
Interior - 4:29
Town Driving - 11:53
Highway Driving - 17:28
Country Road Driving - 21:10
Concluding Thoughts - 24:23
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Important Specs:
Transverse FF Layout; Suzuki HEARTECT Platform
658 cc NA I3 (R06A; 52 PS @ 6500 RPM; 63 Nm @ 4000 RPM)
CVT
X Trim, including:
- Automatic xenon headlights with foglights
- Climate control
- Heated front seats
- Hill start assist
- Dual front airbags
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Music credits (in order of appearance):
The Hit Co. - The Hustle (Instrumental Version)
BlackSeaMusic - On The Funk
cinematic_alex - This Funk
dimadjdocent - Sport Breakfast
BlackSeaMusic - Mysterious Fashion
Twisterium - Driving
Special thanks to my parents for being my camera car crew!

[@ahmednjidda6182]

I love this type of cars, don't care about what people say, I just want something that can take me to and back from where ever I want cheaply and easily.

[@jaimeabam1994]

Agree❤

[@nou7401]

outdated inferior drivetrain operated fossil fuel japanese POS

[@MorgyMinecraft]

BIKE

[@KAINARTZ]

it also looks cozy

[@gauravkomawar2194]

Take a look at the offerings by Indian Car manufacturers in India, Tata, Mahindra

[@Filipe1020]

The use of Do the Hustle at the beginning is absolutely brilliant haha

[@alfredthegreat9543]

With the average number of people in a car being 1.5 we really only need bigger cars sporadically. If everyone had cars this size- traffic would be better, local pollution reduced, parking easier, and save a huge amount of money. Cars this size should be mandatory in cities.

[@FondyCrew]

It's a real shame here in the US. I've road tripped multiple small cars and never asked for more. And just like he says at 22:40ish, "it's more fun to drive a slow car fast 90 percent of the time, than to drive a fast car slow 90 percent of the time".

[@ejohnson3131]

This is exactly what we need to drive around downtown areas in US cities to get from point A to point B and save space.

[@jprakash7245]

Wagon R! ✌️

[@Teeveepicksures]

We can only get older ones and the markets already getting crazy. Duncan Imports has kinda cornered the market

[@mhackieboi05]

Why does this channel only has 169 subs? You deserve to take off man, the production is amazing, very very professional.

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks a lot!

[@spikenikistan75]

Agreed, script is on point, nice tone of voice... All it really needs is better audio...

[@erik_s3151]

seems to be growing quite quickly! now over 1k subs

[@mindfreeze0838]

I love this little car, its a travelling worker's friend! The storage and versatility in this car is second to none( a under seat storage removable basket!)the front seat has a cupholder on the back for crying out loud, you cannot beat that. Im mad though that alot of this stuff doesnt find its way into their larger family cars like the XL7 and Ertiga.

[@Spheredalai]

did i just discovered an underrated well produced auto review channel? subscribed! ❤

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you!

[@ejohnson3131]

Yes, you discovered it!

[@ibrahim_bond]

I guess I just did too!

[@Sertsch]

same

[@FondyCrew]

Large person (tall not round) who really likes small cars here. I so wish Suzuki had stayed in the US market and had given us a few of these K cars. Small car list I proudly 'wore' to the gas station or trips across the US; 1984 Mazda RX7 (carbureted), 87 Samurai, 2004 Mini Cooper Base (suspension, sticky tires, better spark) and multiple Honda Civics. The list goes on. I look like I should be falling out of a lifted full size truck....but I'd take something like this over a giant bro-dozer any day of the week. Next on the list, Mazda 2 in manual. Good video quality and comment too. Good job.

[@Montecat33]

Genuinely one of the best car reviews I've ever watched. Excellet job! I wish we had cars like this in America, they're so quirky and cool unlike basically every SUV and crossover everyone seems to have.

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks a lot!

[@redgargoyle]

Hi i am japanese. It is based on the Suzuki Wagon R. It is a car for young people.

[@NoobieToob]

Wagon r here has 1000+ cc engine and is a lot bigger.

[@sauravdwivedi504]

Wagon R is in India too

[@prishashandilya7925]

I am from india , here it has different headlight and called maruti suzuki SPRESSO .

[@sus8e462]

This is awesome! I wish here in the US more buyers would realize bigger doesn't always mean better!

[@puppable]

The delight and enthusiasm you find in this car is magnetic. Definitely gonna have to keep an eye on this channel!

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you!

[@philipcrossley1279]

If I was a young driver, I would be delighted to have this as my first car. The auto /CVT transmission and mild hybrid is something ALL small low powered cars should have, especially in the hilly UK where gear changes every few srconds is a real pain. I have never seen this Suzuki model before, so thanks for the video.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

actually manuals make small cars more fun. and its easier to control speed on downhills or on low speed/low traction situations. most small cars also have light clutches

[@philipcrossley1279]

@@ShaiyanHossain There may be some merit in manual gearboxes for small low powered cars in areas where there are few steep hills. The fun soon runs out when constant gear changes are required, often meaning the car comes to a virtual standstill part way up a steep hill whilst changing from second gear to first, especially if the speed limit is restricted to 20 mph on that road.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

i would simply avoid those kinds of roads and situations to begin with. If not then id just sidestep gas n brake and then clutch up whenever lol @@philipcrossley1279

[@keithhooper6123]

Driven low powered manual box vans and trucks,for many years,a nd like the control of the manual box.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@philipcrossley1279 i drive manual in traffic up and down hills every day. It keeps my adhd brain in check. The bad part about being stuck in traffic with a manual isnt the manual, its being stuck in traffic in the first place

[@GuntanksInSpace]

The camerawork you did for this is amazing! What a charming tiny car too. You got yourself a new sub!

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you :)

[@olah22]

Beautiful car, these types of car must be introduced in India, it's perfect for middle classes family

[@sunilarkt]

It already exist in india. Suzuki espresso

[@aaronbrook]

I would have expected 1000X the subs. Bravo. Keep up the great work. You're gonna go far.

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks a lot!

[@speedandpowah1620]

Just stumbled upon this channel today! Brilliant music in the beginning and the review is very professional too. Subscribed!

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks! I was waiting for someone to notice the music choice :)

[@GavinByrneLand]

Adorable. I own a 2023 Suzuki S-Cross AllGrip, but now I want to swap it for a Hustler! 😍

[@sw3757]

Honest review. As I'm driving a Hustler for 2 years, i can say you are 100% correct. Its a fun little economical car ❤

[@naysunhuang]

Great video production and presenting. Subscribed. Hope this channel takes off!

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@mercamg]

Great review, looking forward to more videos from your channel!

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks :)

[@thomasawl]

ngl, i LOVE how suzuki is designing cars now. The jimny and this look cute as hell, along with being retro, along with actually being practical.

[@xinrudon]

as a car enthusiast, I hold kei cars in a very special place in my heart, theyre brilliant, fun (if you're not used to seeing one everyday probably), and practical. It's always a treat to see one on my roads. It's nice that I get the opportunity to see them, but Its unfortunate that the government has implied heavy taxes on import vehicles so they're pretty expensive to buy one here which basically defeats the purpose of these cars. its a huge shame

[@nou7401]

outdated inferior drivetrain operated fossil fuel japanese POS

[@yengsabio5315]

I have to rewatch the Japanology Plus Kei Cars episode. Your comment triggered me, ahehe! Cheers & mabuhay, from my end--the Philippines!

[@nou7401]

@@yengsabio5315 funny because crappy japanese gas cars are now losing to tesla in sales

[@elblanco5]

I want this car immediately. Also the matching shirt color was a pro move.

[@MegaRetr]

The camerawork you did for this is amazing))

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you!

[@TheFastestSrbin]

Fun car, fun review! 😊

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you!

[@mitchellrogers9586]

Great review and video. I agree with all of your comments about the Hustler!

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@thewhale5416]

So cute!! Makes me smile!!

[@moretea8314]

Cracking review, detailed, upbeat, no pausing between points of note. I'm sold and want one but not sold in the UK, so I'll just subscribe instead! You deserve more subscribers. Cheers, Simon (UK).

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks Simon!

[@wrxsti22b]

I saw it on Singapore roads and i like it. It's beautiful.

[@burtynumnum6021]

Fantastic review!!🙂

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@rajivphotos8343]

Mark my words, this channel is going a long way. Very professional and friendly

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you!

[@mahi98goodguy]

Cuteness overloaded

[@MALI-sm7zm]

Such a fun and informative video

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@metricstormtrooper]

I'm in Australia, I have had 3 Kei cars plus a Steyr haflinger which was even smaller. My first was a Honda acty which we took everywhere, second was a Daihatsu move, the third which I still have is a Mitsubishi minicab minicab miev EV. All have been fun economical and have far more space inside than they should have. Kei cars rule.

[@wakeupcall2665]

If this would be sold in Germany, I would buy it right away! I just need a little motor for getting around together with my two dogs. And a 4x4? Yes! I have been looking at the Suzuki Ignis 4x4 which is a cute and little, and very peculiar wee car. Love it! Your enthusiasm is awesome! Keep it up! This video was very entertaining to watch! Thank you!

[@user-el7qm4ov2o]

スーパーマーケット用。日々の買い物は楽ですよ。小さくて。

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@RajKumar-gv9ej]

Buy the Ignis...I have had it for 2 years and it is absolutely perfect

[@chiiiiweeeee]

i like how your shirt matches the colour of the car

[@user-mp1fk2cg8e]

Underrated channel... Subbed! 👍🏻

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@franzeveryotherdayadventur7069]

New sub here. This channel will definitely blow up.

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@spicyroo4429]

These are used by a lot of college campuses around Wisconsin! I always love seeing them! They get imported as the "Busy Badger" low speed vehicles

[@marcoffkx7389]

Awesome car, awesome channel, with you all the success!

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks a lot!

[@DovahRS]

I feel like if more cars like this were available in the states, it could encourage more people to buy a car (and increase workman productivity) , and hopefully eventually buy another pleasure car.

[@CoRektOh]

This is a great video. You definitely earned a sub. Cheers

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@thewhale5416]

I adore it!!

[@giggyplay2906]

I am letting you know the future that this channel will be big in near future . Respect every transport on 4 wheel .

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@nonaEmiliana9]

OMG so cute ❤ love it

[@puppable]

They really went and packed all the neat outdoorsy quirks of the Pontiac Aztek into a kei car, the absolute madmen

[@Ragorar]

I remember this car in this very color with Toriyama’s ARALE stickers parked inside shopping centers in Tokyo back in 2015

[@AcrobotMovies]

Wow, found this video by accident but love how you present the car. Also, the car is great - I really wish that more such cars were released here in Europe!

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@thewhale5416]

So cool!!

[@Jamil1989]

I want to learn more about cars ans I think you're doing a phenomenal job. Really charming car. Very retro-80's-futuristic vibes.

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@megapangolin1093]

Cracking car, we need this in the UK with the turbo Cappucino engine. Beautifully practical and fun too at a great price. All cars should be like this and drivers might smile a bit more... Fun review.

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@Andrewlethal]

I bought a 2019 model about 6 weeks ago. It's a 9/10 for me. The economy is crazy . The only thing missing from this is the highway drive. It does start to struggle after 90 km speed. So much fun to drive in the city. I only wish it was a 1.0 litre engine. It would have been worth the fuel consumption sacrifice but still it's worth every penny

[@Papa_POV]

Glad you’re enjoying the car! Have you tried the turboed version? I recently had a go in it and it’s surprisingly much more capable on the highway in terms of power! It’s by no means fast, but I found it fast _enough_ for 110kph roads.

[@Andrewlethal]

@@Papa_POV I did but it was out of my price range ( nearly 2000 euros more expensive) and the colors weren't my taste. Also it's a very rare car to find this car in general. Probably like 4-5 in the whole country

[@JedTaneo]

I have an 800cc Suzuki hatch and it can still go 120km/h or higher. I actually tour the car in the country roads.

[@balachandrangiridharan8886]

What was the fuel economy?

[@Andrewlethal]

@@balachandrangiridharan8886 3.1ltr /100km

[@mastagrey]

wow this is amazing! 🤯🤯🤯

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@dawidwsmole2248]

Nice video! I like how you wore an orange shirt for the review!

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you!

[@yengsabio5315]

What a Hustle! Oh, dear! Kei kura, hai! Cutie petite car! Here at my end--the tropical Philippines--I drive the Suzuki Carry for good measure! Cheers & mabuhay, from my end--the Philippines!

[@HygienistDentist]

Love the orange!

[@adamburns1077]

I hired a Daihatsu Move while I was on vacation on Tanegashima in Japan, it was such a good car for me and the roads. I'm 6'2" with short legs and a long torso so the cramped footwell wasn't so much an issue and the high roof made it feel roomy. It was slow AF but it was pleasant to drive, I'd have one as a second car in the UK for sure.

[@ronaldocastillo5979]

Oh so cute!

[@leoseries]

Love it. Makes my Ignis look huge! Will it be available in the UK?

[@schwembergergerald]

we need this car class also in Europe!

[@dondongo4036]

Nice....the underseat storage is the from F2F 1 Rx7 of Toreto...

[@One.AutumnLeaf]

Great video! I'd love to see you cover the Honda Element.

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks! I’d love to review that if ever I visit the US. We don’t get those here in HK sadly.

[@iamrobot396]

sooo cute

[@BetterLifeCreations]

Best Suzuki name ever 😂❤

[@dudosinka4860]

i fw this vehicle heavily

[@1veliay]

it seems fun car to drive

[@randomthingsstuff6591]

I FOUND THIS CHANNEL RN AND I CANT WAIT FOR THIS CHANNEL TO BLOW UP BUT FOR NOW THERES ONLY 205 SUBS

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@user-tg9qz2ul2k]

I got a Japanese snap kit of this this is how I new of this is already colerd in same coler 😊

[@ritardstrength5169]

Very promising new channel

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@reneed.1648]

It’s so cuuuuuuuuute

[@oladokunsamuel5923]

6 liters per 100 km is crazy! Suzuki should come to Nigeria

[@GabrielTobing]

Seems like a good car for doing food deliveries

[@rudrranshs6620]

Heyy it's the Dr Driving car!!

[@kel8627]

Suzuki please bring this to the Philippine market!

[@KuyaRoddMemaTalks]

yeah. How I wish...

[@reynoldnatividad8753]

Kei-level cars may not be able to thrive like non-kei sub1000cc cars (alto, wigo) since ph people wants power to bring heavy stuff around. Spresso by suzuki ressembles this though

[@RaviKumarMY]

This channel have 2 videos uploaded with 1k subs and the video quality is very good am I missing something??

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks :)

[@micha-8659]

This looks like an awesome little car! I'd buy this if they sold it in Europe. Also great video!

[@Papa_POV]

Thank you!

[@GabrielTobing]

9:34 The amount of battery banks I can fit into those spaces

[@Hobotraveler82]

Never heard of this vehicle. But i want one.

[@dadoguillermo4613]

Sana makarating din sa Pilipinas ang modelong yan at siguradong tatangkilikin naming mga pinoy yan. Ang cute e.

[@Papa_POV]

Agreed! Plus, this size of car is brilliant for navigating through traffic.

[@jerikbennvargas6931]

​@@Papa_POV how the hell did you understand that lol

[@Papa_POV]

I’m Filipino! My spoken Tagalog is pretty broken but I understand it well.

[@nishanthkatta]

Looks like a mini fj cruiser

[@otter-pro]

This reminds me of the original Mini. I wish it was available in USA

[@terencetan5712]

I saw this in Japan. I want one

[@clarksonoceallachain8536]

There are a surprising amount of russian videos on the hustler Even a few Siberian modified ones

[@pappachan7267]

Perfect in big cities traffic

[@Diogenes76]

I am from the US and it makes me sad we never get cool little cars like this. We had a Smart for Two EV and loved it.

[@Papa_POV]

We don’t either! Most kei cars are imported aside from the Suzuki Hustler and Every which are technically imported by Suzuki themselves (they’re a bit more expensive here than in Japan) but sold here officially. We’re just extremely fortunate to have almost no restrictions on RHD imports. As a result, kei cars and other JDM vehicles are so popular here.

[@baconberries8097]

It looks like the modern bronco's dorky little brother!

[@samodono4818]

at first i thought you were a filipino because of your channel's name. then i saw the plate number :D anyways, great video and looks like you can't contain the joy of driving this car. owner of a suzuki everywagon and i can totally relate to the feeling :)

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks! And I am! I’m ethnically Filipino but I grew up in HK.

[@samodono4818]

@@Papa_POV ayos! my feeling served me well hahaha

[@jamesecroucher]

Where is this video shot? It is gorgeous :)

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks! The video was shot in Hong Kong in areas around Tung Chung, HK airport, Disneyland, and Fei Ngo Shan.

[@DaiHachiHachi]

Great video, I wish we could get these newer models in the US but at least we are starting to get 1999 models with some better engine tech.

[@Papa_POV]

Thanks!

[@thestranger4938]

We need this in India ❤❤❤❤

[@TheGoodGuy27]

That's a cute car.

[@badbusdriver7160]

Huge fan of Kei cars, small cars in general and Suzuki as a brand, so this ticks all the boxes!. Not much Kei cars here in the UK what with shipping costs, import taxes and value of the Pound vs Yen, plus of course the fact that (it would seem) the majority of people would rather have needlessly huge SUV's🙁 I'm sure I've read that even in Japan Kei cars are actually dying out which would be a terrible shame. Such a fantastic diversity of designs and shapes and they are generally such happy little things😊

[@TJSaw]

City centres need to be kei car only zones across the world.

[@FT__Cool_Stuff______-of5pi]

That car looks so cool. G.D man The Japanese make awesome stuff. It'd be a great winter car with 4wd and the right tires.

[@Zoyx]

The USA needs a legal Kei car spec for budget-minded people with basic transportation needs.

[@mueffe1357]

The 2000s came and they asked to give them back their car designs. If you squint really hard, it looked like a baby hummer from afar. 😂

[@aroundthecar1]

Suzuki should make this available in Left hand drive for most Asia markets too

[@Papa_POV]

Agreed!

[@cheungman83]

What mileage is considered high for those 650cc motorcycles engine in this car? I saw a used one which done 60k on the clock

[@largelampard3721]

People prefers it for city, I prefer it for leisure. With my brz , I need to plan the trip and select the smoother route. With my Hijet cargo, I can hop in the car, open the gps or goolge, not worrying about how rough the route or how tight the mountain road is ( it can be really tight here ). If there's a road for cars, light van will definitely pass. That certainty ease my brain and plays a huge part in a perfect trip. Just don't expect much if you buy a FWD kei car or van. You're lucky if you got a RWD one, turn the traction control off and you'll know what these van's are capable.