Suzuki Ertiga GX

Ertiga born of Suzuki R3 concept car that appeared in the New Delhi Auto Show 2002. A concept car that is predicted to have three rows of seats for seven passengers. In Indonesia, the Ertiga comes in three variants, namely GA, GL and GX (highest). What you see on this page is Ertiga GX is priced Rp 165 million (OTR Jabodetabek).

PT Indomobil Suzuki Sales (SIS), agent brand holder (APM) Suzuki in Indonesia, expect a lot on this car. SIS wants to lift sales rank Suzuki Ertiga in Indonesia last year was fourth under the Toyota, Daihatsu and Mitsubishi (The association).

Moreover, Ertiga even touted as a trigger that would create a national car sales rose to one million units by the end of 2012.

Apart from that, the SIS is likely to be successful with the cars assembled at the factory Suzuki in Gurgaon, India, is. Figures pivot at dealerships SIS total has reached 12,000 units in the period from February to May.
Ertiga standing on the platform of the second generation Suzuki Swift with adjustments. That means it uses monocoque chassis and independent supensi models MacPherson strut front and torsion beam at the rear coil fitted.

Embedded coded K14B engine with a capacity of 1373 cc and DOHC VVT-tech valve (double overhead camshaft). It is coded machine K which has the largest capacity (other K-series engine is also used by the Splash, and other Suzuki"s city car).

The maximum power generated is 95 hp at 6,000 rpm. While the maximum torque (torque) recorded 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm appearing. Performance is dated 5-speed manual transmission that drives the front wheels.

Engine block is made with an aluminum base material to save weight, and claimed to work with minimal friction. In addition, the engine cradle (engine mounting) hydraulic vibration machine also makes a more muted.

On the exterior, with dimensions (LxWxH) 4,265 mm x 1,695 mm x 2,740 mm, his face showing shades Splash / Swift with large headlights and as if pulled back. Front grille too, though wider, but will instantly remind the Splash. Circumference large front fender and striped firm makes it look dashing and classy.

The back looks normal with the trunk door that opens upward and provide wide access. Taillights remind us to belong to the SX-4, although the design is widened to the front side. While spolier at the top that is integrated with a touch of sporty trunk door.

What makes us wonder is wide enough side-opening rear doors. In addition to a fairly large door, the door can open almost 90 degrees. It is of course easy access to go into the middle row.

According to Suzuki, they have worked hard to reduce the interference of NVH (noise, vibration, harshness / noise, vibration, and harshness) on the Ertiga. Usually, the car in the price range under 200 million, it is indeed disturbing. Starting from the cabin mengintrusi engine sound with a strong, rough up suspension kickback.

In terms of cabin noise, we lift up to subtle engine sound into the cabin. If examined, Suzuki designed the firewall (the boundary between the engine and cabin space) well. Silencers are attached to the engine noise was successfully shrink, even when she was working at its maximum rotation. The other thing is, if observed, the distance between the engine and the firewall far enough.

The dampers are also thick on the roof, as well as some parts of the floor. In addition, Suzuki also designed with a thick rubber door baloon models, so that the sound does not easily fit. Even though the door rubber clamp, designed to block sound.

MPV class vehicles usually have problems with aerodynamics. The figure is relatively high and long to be one contributing factor to the large wind resistance. Designers Ertiga make some things to outsmart. First, the rear roof design made ​​with slightly decreased. In addition, the curve of a meeting between the mirror and the door is made not angled, so that air can flow more smoothly. Moreover, the windscreen is made selandai possible, so that the air flow from the front of the glass can slide smoothly.

However, the problem arises in the meeting between the A-pillars to the hood. Ertiga has a considerable niche in this section, to accommodate wipers, ventilation, and water spray glass cleaner. This niche that ultimately resulted in air turbulence and make a roar, though not to the extent of disturbing the tranquility of the cabin.

Other roar can be heard from the wheel. This can happen because the quality of the tire that makes the air flow becomes a mess, or fenders are too narrow so that the air flowing through it difficult to smoothly.

Beyond that, we were indeed surprised because Ertiga has a quiet cabin, as well as vibration damping which is awesome for a low-MPV.
Wide field of view, despite the low seating position. That"s the first impression when sitting in the driver"s seat. And with the use of beige, Ertiga feels luxurious. This color also gives the interior a relief effect. Interior materials is "too plastic", as predicted. However, the motifs on the plastic-plastic, making it seem cheesy.

Beige also pinned to the seat. Especially for the driver, height adjustable seat to get the ideal sitting position. The sitting position Ertiga is fairly low for the size of an MPV. However, it is still higher than the Swift.

Instruments arranged ergonomically for easy reach. Short gearshift lever was easy to reach, and allows more rapid movement of the lever. However, the Ertiga, its operation feels a bit harsh.

In the middle of the dashboard, there is a double tuneup din head unit that can play radio, CD, USB and even, the socket mounted neatly in the bottom of the console. Audio settings can also be done from the circumference of the wheel, the one thing that is not owned by a rival.

Meanwhile, although the meter on the instrument cluster in front of the driver is fine, but still comfortable and clear to be seen.

The second row seats can be moved as far as 240 mm for comfortable leg space independently, and can be folded 60:40 to increase storage space. Facilities fairly complete in this section. Ranging from easy access as stated earlier, until the arm rest and storage area. Unfortunately, not yet available AC double blower to cool the rear cabin.

The third row seats are relatively narrow. However, thanks to a middle seat that can be dimajumundurkan, it is a little bit helped. The floor in this section is slightly higher than the front, which helps provide unimpeded field of view for rear passengers.

Overall, the interior is quite good Ertiga. The absence of double blower for rear passengers not too problematic because the bursts of air from the front of the rear cabin is still able to make cool, although it needs a longer time. In addition, the audio settings are done from the steering wheel, dual airbag safety features, as well as the middle seat back and forth can be a plus.