The Suzuki XL6, which offers a mix of crossover styling and MPV practicality, has arrived in South Africa. Check out the local pricing and specifications of the Japanese firm’s 3-row budget people-mover.
The Suzuki XL6 has made local landfall in South Africa, touching down as the latest addition to the Japanese firm’s burgeoning passenger-vehicle range and offering seating for 6 as standard.
Arriving hot on the heels of the new Fronx , the 3-row XL6 – which measures 4 445 mm long and has a wheelbase of 2 740 mm – has been around in some other markets for a few years now. Based on the 7-seater Ertiga, it launched in India (where it is produced) in 2019, before receiving a refresh in 2022. It’s the latter, updated version that has now launched locally.
In South Africa, the newly launched XL6 line-up comprises 4 derivatives (in the GL and GLX trim levels), starting at R329 900 and running through to R360 900 . For the record, the 3-strong (closely related) Ertiga range is currently priced from R265 900 to R325 900, though comprises only base GA and mid-tier GL derivatives.
While the XL6 is offered in India with a mild-hybrid powertrain, here in Mzansi it is instead available with Suzuki’s familiar naturally aspirated 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine. As it does in the likes of the Baleno , Ciaz , Ertiga , Grand Vitara and indeed Fronx, this K15B motor delivers 77 kW and 138 Nm to the front wheels via either a 5-speed manual gearbox (resulting in a claimed consumption of 6.0 L/100 km) or a 4-speed automatic transmission (which Suzuki says sees the figure rise slightly to 6.1 L/100 km).
Standard safety features across the range include ABS (with EBD), dual front airbags, electronic stability control and a pair of ISOfix child-seat anchors.
In terms of standard specification, the GL grade comes with machine-polished 15-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, LED taillamps, daytime running lights, keyless entry (with push-button start), a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with wireless Apple CarPlay), a reverse-view camera, automatic climate control (with dedicated rear vents), cruise control and leather-and-cloth upholstery.
The GLX trim level adds automatic headlamps, power-folding side mirrors, full leather upholstery, dual-tone paint options (effectively adding a black finish for the roof, a section of the tailgate and the side-mirror caps) and leather trim for the steering wheel. Both derivatives with the automatic transmission, meanwhile, ship standard with hill-hold control.
How much does the Suzuki XL6 cost in South Africa?
| Suzuki XL6 1.5 GL MT | R326 900 |
| Suzuki XL6 1.5 GL AT | R345 900 |
| Suzuki XL6 1.5 GLX MT | R341 900 |
| Suzuki XL6 1.5 GLX AT | R360 900 |
The prices include a 5-year/200 000 km (promotional) warranty and a 4-year/60 000 km service plan.
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