2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid preview: The first hybrid in its segment | Top Gear Philippines

The Suzuki Ertiga is a mainstay on our roads. It’s popular among entry-level seven-seat MPVs, but with so many new contenders popping up in this segment, the challenge is to give new car buyers something different.
Enter the 2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid, the first hybrid in its class. This was launched in the region last year and was also previewed during the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show, and at last, it’s now being launched officially in the local market. Watch our preview to see our first impressions and find out what this MPV has to offer in terms of fuel economy, tech, and other features.
UPDATE: 2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid prices
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GA MT - P954,000
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GL MT - P1,068,000
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GL AT - P1,103,000
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GLX - P1,153,000
Presenter: Jason Tulio
Editor: Sharleen Banzon
Videographer: Jerome Mejia
0:00 Intro
0:45 Hybrid powertrain specs and output
1:15 Driving impressions
1:40 Seating position
2:20 Fuel consumption
2:45 Start/stop system
3:35 Interior and tech features
5:00 Second row space and features
6:00 Third row space
6:45 Cargo space
7:20 Exterior design
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UPDATE: 2023 Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid prices
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GA MT - P954,000
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GL MT - P1,068,000
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GL AT - P1,103,000
Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid GLX - P1,153,000

[@benf3996]

TGP seems to be beating the others when it comes to releasing new car reviews this 2023. good on you guys!

[@TGPMagazine]

Thank you. Wala pa kaming tulog. 🥲

[@quatrical]

I really like these unbiased review series of yours.
Yung iba kasi, parang nagbebenta na lang ang dating 😅

[@rosemarienombrefia1193]

Sad, still no usb port for third row seats

[@kotabg1946]

Better front fascia compared to the non-hybrid 👍❤️

[@foreverzero1]

its subjective really. could be good for some and bad for some..

[@ClrncElep]

Does it get 360-camera?

[@nestorsuniga9446]

Nope. It has a back up camera tho.

[@heaji1109]

360 cam + leather seats. panalo to

[@rhoelg]

Can you test drive Ertiga in Ortigas para astig?

[@noelgozo5746]

6.4KLM per L?

[@k3anelovesgam1ng86]

You grew up in australia or went to school there?

[@Tagailog1555]

so whats the verdict as a hybrid mate?

[@rdl3852]

No benefit from getting the hybrid? Power? Efficiency? Acceleration? Number coding exemption purposes only?

[@gentlemanparrot]

Basically yes. As stated, fuel savings are just almost the same as the competition, more or less so there's that. Aside for the new tech, nothing else actually

[@Oracio.M.Perata]

IMO, 7-seaters should always have a fold & tumble second row seats.🧐 And I wonder why Suzuki didn't put a center armrest for the driver?🤔 So he can always keep both hands on the wheel?😓

[@alexanderrelveria]

Mabilis din ang ertiga depende lang sa driver

[@MarjuneGarcia]

walang coding :)

[@nestorsuniga9446]

With that price point I would go for Stargazer.

[@nestorsuniga9446]

@@djtron99 Same madali parts unlike Chinese cars, for now i guess.

[@mark_u]

Kudos to Suzuki for being the first to bring mild hybrid tech to the segment. Wondering why we didn't get the 6AT though.

[@stphnmrk1]

go for regular ertiga

[@ivanerwinwahyudi489]

CBU from Indonesia not India

[@vfg4evr192]

They're trying to sell a start/stop system as a hybrid which this is not.

[@lawrences.6298]

If it has regenerative braking and lithium battery to store energy then it is a hybrid albeit a mild hybrid.

[@gentlemanparrot]

It is a hybrid, albeit a "mild hybrid". @lawrences.6298 is right, as long as a vehicle has an electric motor with an on-board lithium ion battery (not the motolite kind) that is both generating and providing power alongside the normal gasoline engine, and has regenerative functions, then it becomes a hybrid.

[@louisjacobp.bolanos2111]

This comment shows how Filipinos are really close minded.

[@vfg4evr192]

@@louisjacobp.bolanos2111 Let me guess you drive a 2022 Toy Rav4 Prime.

[@woohist]

Are you British sir?

[@felixquimbo3901]

Presenter needs to improve his delivery.

[@swimbod21]

He has an aussie accent and trying remove it from his delivery.

[@wetsocksrichdad1928]

Abit misleading on the " Hybrid" part. It is just mild hybrid like the Okavango. It doesnt even run on pure EV

[@gentlemanparrot]

True

[@jhc21]

Hybrid compose of ICE engine and battery working together.. EV is run by electric motor supplied by battery, no ICE engine.

[@alexchua7936]

Old design na konti lang ang bago

[@wanderer1125]

this will struggle to climb baguio though

[@lawrences.6298]

The older Ertiga non-hybrid can climb Baguio with no problems and lots of reviews for that and this one gets another 3NM additional torque.

[@wanderer1125]

@@lawrences.6298 maybe if you turn off the aircon. It might be able to

[@lawrences.6298]

@@wanderer1125 Dami na reviews ng Ertiga, XL7 and Xpander (same lang engine output) wala naman problem sa pag akyat sa Baguio. Ang XL7 exact same engine ng Ertiga and mas mabigat pa kayang kaya naman.

[@jhc21]

Have 137000km ertiga.. engine sound just new.. have been to oceana gold and bitokang manok.. wala pa yan sa tarik ang baguio.. considering been to baguio several times..

[@jhc21]

If you havent been driven suzuki cars you'll never know.. i can bet it in durability with toyota..