New Suzuki XL6 now on sale in South Africa – Pricing and specifications

The new Suzuki XL6 has officially landed in South African showrooms from a starting price of R326,900.

The MPV is a more premium offering than Suzuki’s other vehicle that falls into the same class, namely the Ertiga, sporting an SUV-like appearance, a higher level of standard features, and a maximum of six seats instead of seven.

Four specifications of the new XL6 are available spanning two equipment grades, two gearboxes, and one engine option.

Specifications

In the base GL trim, the XL6 comes with all-round LED lights, automatic climate control with rear-seat vents, ventilated cupholders for the front passengers, second-row captain’s chairs with their own armrests, cruise control, keyless entry and start, a reverse camera, a multifunction steering wheel, a multi-information driver’s display, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it’s completed with a set of 15-inch alloy wheels.

Standard safety offerings on the MPV encompass dual airbags, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, and if the automatic gearbox is fitted, also hill-hold control.

The top-spec GLX further provides synthetic leather upholstery for the seats and steering wheel and automatic headlight activation, as well as the option to paint the exterior in a range of dual-tone hues.

Engine

Driving the XL6 is the popular 1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated petrol motor found in a host of other Suzuki models including the Ertiga, putting out 77kW and 138Nm.

Buyers have a choice between a five-speed manual gearbox that returns a combined fuel consumption of 6.0l/100km or a four-speed auto that returns 6.1l/100km.

Unfortunately, the “Smart Hybrid” 1.5-litre mill that is offered in the Indian market, as well as on the Grand Vitara locally, is currently not part of the XL6 roster.