7-seater SUV showdown: Toyota Veloz vs. Suzuki XL7
Despite being a newcomer in the local sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment, the Toyota Veloz did not fail to please car browsers and buyers with its impressive features.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
How much is the Toyota Veloz?
Pricing ranges from P1.185 million to P1.225 million.How much is the Suzuki XL7.
The Suzuki XL7 is priced at P1.098 million.To see what makes it different from the current SUVs on the market, we compare this new Toyota vehicle to one of the well-known three-row SUVs in the country, the Suzuki XL7.
Both vehicles feature a robust and sleek exterior that makes them fit for any adventure. The Toyota Veloz is slightly longer, but the Suzuki XL7 is slightly taller.
These two SUVs are designed with contemporary interiors. Both of them come with a number of cabin compartments where you can conveniently store essential items. Both vehicles also have expandable cargo areas in case you need to bring luggage or other large items.
Toyota Veloz has an edge in terms of in-car entertainment since its display audio can be connected to a smartphone through Apple Carplay or Android Auto.
Both vehicles are powered by fuel-efficient 1.5-liter engines. The Toyota Veloz produces a maximum power of 106ps at 6,000rpm and a maximum torque of 138Nm at 4,200rpm. Meanwhile, the Suzuki XL7's engine generates 101ps at 6,000 rpm and 138Nm of torque at 4,400rpm.
The Suzuki XL7 is built on the robust Heartect platform, which provides a gently flowing structure that can also improve collision protection.
To ensure the safety of the passengers, both the Toyota Veloz and the Suzuki XL7 come with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability program (ESP), driver and front passenger airbags, Isofix, and LED high mount stop lamp.
Adding to the safety technologies of Toyota Veloz are the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) features, which includes Pre-collision System (PCS), Automatic High beam (AHB), and Lane Departure Alert (LDA).
We further compare the two SUV models on the chart below:
SPECIFICATIONS |
Toyota Veloz V CVT |
Suzuki XL7 GLX AT |
Overall Length (mm) |
4,475 |
4,450 |
Overall Width (mm) |
1,775 |
1,775 |
Overall Height (mm) |
1,700 |
1,710 |
Minimum Ground Clearance (mm) |
190 |
200 |
Seating Capacity |
Seven |
Seven |
Engine Type |
Four-cylinder, Inline, 16-valve, DOHC with Dual VVT-i |
Four-cylinder, 16-valve K15B |
Displacement (cc) |
1,496 |
1,462 |
Maximum Power Output (ps/rpm) |
106/6,000 |
101/6,000 |
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm) |
138/4,200 |
138/4,400 |
Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
Gasoline |
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
43 |
45 |
Transmission |
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
Four-speed Automatic Transmission |
Suspension |
Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam |
Front: MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring Rear: Torsion Beam with Coil Spring |
Brakes |
Front: Ventilated Discs Rear: Discs |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Leading and Trailing Drum |
Tires and Wheels |
205/50R17 Alloy |
195/60R16 Polished Alloy |
Spare Tire |
Full Spare Alloy |
Polished Alloy |
Headlamps |
Split-type LED |
With |
Clearance Lamp |
LED with Line Guide |
Without |
Position Lamps |
Without |
With Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
Front Fog Lamps |
With |
With |
Outside Rear View Mirror |
Power Adjust and Auto Retract, with Welcome Lamp |
Electrical Adjust |
Side Turn Signal Lamp |
With LED Sequential |
With |
Windshield Wiper |
Front: Intermittent Rear: Intermittent with Reverse Link |
Front: Two Speed Low/High, Intermittent, with Washer Rear: Without |
Rear Window Defogger |
With |
With |
Rear Combination Lamp |
LED |
LED |
Back Door Garnish |
With LED Line Guide |
Chrome |
Rear Spoiler |
With |
Without |
Overfenders |
With |
Without |
Roof Rail |
With |
With |
Antenna |
Fin Type |
Mounted at Front of Roof |
Seat Material |
Fabric + Synthetic Leather |
Fabric |
Seat Type and Adjustment |
Driver: Six-way Manual Adjust Front Passenger: Four-way Manual Adjust Second Row: 60:40 Tumble, Slide with Long Sofa Mode and Recline Third Row: 50:50 Tumble Down and Long Sofa Mode |
Driver: With Height Adjuster and Slide and Recline Function Front Passenger: With Slide and Recline Function Second Row: Slide and Recline Third Row: 50:50 Split Tilt Down-folding |
Instrument Panel |
Two-tone (Black and White) |
Carbon Fiber Pattern |
Economy Meter |
With |
Without |
Steering Column |
Tilt and Telescopic |
Tilt-adjust |
Steering Wheel Material |
Leather |
Leather |
Steering Wheel Switch |
Audio, Multi-information Display, Drive Mode, and PVM |
Audio and Hands-free Phone |
Sun Visors |
Driver: With Ticket Holder Front Passenger: With Vanity Mirror and Lamp |
Driver: With Front Passenger: With Vanity Mirror |
Parking Brake |
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold |
With |
Cup Holder |
Front: Two Rear: One |
Front: Two Rear: Without |
Bottle Holder |
Front: Four Rear: Eight |
Front: Two Rear: Four |
Illuminated Entry System |
With |
Without |
Keyless Entry |
Smart Entry |
Without |
Ignition System |
Push Start |
Push Start |
Drive Mode Select |
Eco, Normal, and Sport |
Without |
Air-conditioning System |
Front: Auto Rear: Manual |
Front: Auto Rear: Manual |
Pollen Filter |
Without |
With |
Audio System |
Nine-inch Display Audio |
10-inch Touch Panel Audio |
Smartphone Connectivity |
Apple Carplay and Android Auto |
Without |
Audio System Function |
AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB, and Voice Command |
Bluetooth |
Wireless Charger |
With |
Without |
USB Charger |
With |
With |
12V Accessory Outlet |
Two |
Three |
Pre-collision System (PCS) |
With |
Without |
Automatic High beam (AHB) |
With |
Without |
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) |
With |
Without |
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) |
With |
Without |
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
With |
Without |
SRS Airbags |
Driver, Front Passenger, Side, and Curtain Shield |
Driver and Front Passenger |
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) |
With |
With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
With |
With |
Hill-start Assist Control (HSA) |
With |
Without |
Hill Hold Control |
Without |
With |
Seatbelts |
Front: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner and Force Limiter Second Row: Three-point ELR (x3) Third Row: Three-point ELR (x2) |
Front: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner, Force Limiter, and Height Adjuster Second Row: Three-point ELR (x2) with Two-point Center Lapbelt Third Row: Three-point ELR (x2) |
Seat Belt Reminder |
With |
With |
Isofix |
With |
With |
High Mount Stop Lamp |
LED |
LED |
Emergency Brake Signal |
With |
Without |
Anti-theft System |
Immobilizer, Indicator, and Alarm |
Immobilizer and Alarm |
Camera |
With Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) |
Rear Parking Camera |
Back Sonar |
With |
With |
Body Colors |
Dark Red Mica Metallic, Black Metallic 1, Purplish Silver Mica Metallic, and Platinum White Pearl Mica |
Brave Khaki Pearl, Rising Orange Pearl Metallic, Magma Gray Metallic, and Snow White Pearl |
PRICE |
P1,225,000 |
P1,098,000 |
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