Suzuki Ertiga Dreza Launched in Indonesia Expected to Debut at 2016 MIAS

MANILA: Suzuki Ertiga Dreza has finally launched in the Indonesian market, making 2016 special for neighboring country. Well, don't be confused because Philippines market is still running on the old Suzuki Ertiga and an updated version of the same is now long due. With 2016 Manila International Auto show just around the corner (7th to 10th April 2016), we can hope to see the all-new Suzuki Ertiga making is Philippines debut soon. And shortly after that or that the 2016 MIAS itself its higher premium trim Suzuki Ertiga Dreza debut.

Other expected launches that may accompany the 2016 Suzuki Ertiga at the 2016 Manila International Auto Show are 2016 Toyota Innova, 2016 Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-3 (as for your update these cars are already launched in some ASEAN countries). Thus, making this year MIAS a big event both for the automobile manufacturers and visitors.

Coming back to Suzuki Ertiga Dreza, it is a luxury and elegance stuffed variant of New Ertiga and is launched in two variants New Ertiga Dreza and New Ertiga Dreza GS. The car was launched yesterday evening and with it, Suzuki showed off its new design language that can be seen accompanying Ertiga Dreza both on the inside and outside. Suzuki calls it 'highest type' of Low Multi-Purpose Vehicle and for obvious reasons it is priced above the New Ertiga.

Like the 2015 Ertiga, the new Ertiga and Ertiga Dreza are powered by the 1.4-litre 4 in-line 16V K14B mill. The said mill is not detuned and generates 92 PS @ 6000 rpm of maximum power and 130 Nm of peak torque. On the dimension front too, the 2015 and 2016 Ertiga matches, thus maintaining the same inner comfort and exterior appeal.

Now coming to its changes, New Ertiga Dreza holds a number of distinctions from New Ertiga on the exterior, interior, safety and entertainment front. To the long list of amendments are included new front bumper, new chrome grill, never seen before radiator design, LED headlights and 15-inch alloy wheels. On the sides are new guard side sill, prominent wheel arches and body colored door handles. The rear end gets a new bumper with chrome garnish and roof spoiler with stop lamps.

The most attractive change inside is the new 9-inch audio video navigation system that Suzuki claims is not provided by any of its competitors.

So, in all, New Ertiga Dreza is a premium addition to LMPV segment that allows one to carry both style and utility together. Filipinos can only wish that Suzuki considers them next for New Ertiga debut.

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