The new Suzuki XL6 is the latest in a range of new SUVs and it comes in four versions, the GL specification with the option of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission and the GLX with the same choice between manual and auto.
To create this bold and imposing presence, the Suzuki designers penned large headlamps and a large Suzuki hexagonal grille large Suzuki “S” logo. All four versions of the Suzuki XL6 are equipped with LED head and tail lamps and LED front fog lamps, chrome detailing in the grille, on the door handles and in the tailgate garnish.
The XL6 comes standard with colour-coded side mirrors with integrated turn signals. On two-tone models, the mirrors are painted metallic black. The mirrors are electrically adjustable and can fold electrically when parked.
As part of the growing range of Suzuki SUVs, the XL6 has silver faux bash plates fitted to the front and rear bumpers.
The silver and black trim add to the SUV silhouette, which is further benefitted by the XL6’s impressive 180 mm ground clearance and 185/65 15” machine polished alloy wheels for both the GL and GLX variants. A full-size spare wheel is also included across the range.
At the rear, the bold theme of the front design is repeated in the large rear lights and tailgate garnish.
Suzuki is well-known for its generous interior specifications, and the XL6 is no exception. Every single XL6 will be fitted with a 7” touch screen infotainment system with six speakers and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The large screen is also used to display the image from the in-built rear-view camera.
Electric windows are standard, as are power steering, front climate control, rear manual air conditioning, three 12V power sockets and a USB port, Bluetooth phone connectivity, remote central locking, a keyless entry with push-button start and ventilated cupholders in the front console.
Where the GLX models up the ante, is with the addition of synthetic leather upholstery on the seats and steering wheel. Suzuki has also added automatic headlamps and key synchronized electric fold-in mirrors to this specification level.
The XL6 is equipped with a 1.5 litre petrol engine with 16 valves, multipoint fuel injection and a variable valve-timing system. This engine delivers 77 kilowatts at 6 000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque at 4 400 rpm.
In the XL6, this engine delivers impressive fuel consumption figures. In a combined testing cycle, which includes both city and highway driving, the XL6 with manual transmission used only 6 litres per 100 km. The same engine mated to the four-speed automatic transmission used 6,1 litres per 100 km in the same testing cycle.
The engine delivers power to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission. The XL6 rides on a combination of MacPherson front struts with coil springs and a proven Torsion beam and coil spring rear suspension set-up.
All versions of the new XL6 have ventilated disc brakes in front, fitted with ABS anti-lock brakes, and rear drum brakes.
Suzuki will offer a comprehensive range of active and passive safety systems as standard on every Suzuki XL6.
The range of safety systems further include dual lSOFIX child-seat mounts, dual airbags, childproof rear door locks, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), electronic stability programme (ESP) and strengthened door impact beams.
Suzuki has also added Hill Hold Control to both the GL and GLX automatic variants, while all models have an alarm and electronic vehicle immobiliser and a high-level stop lamp with LED lights. Every XL6 also has four parking sensors as standard.
There are several new and unique colours and colour combinations available on the XL6. The colour choices include Celestial Blue, Grandeur Grey, Arctic White Pearlescent, and Splendid Silver.
On the GL, buyers also have the choice of Opulent Red and a unique new colour called Brave Khaki Pearlescent.
Buyers of the GLX versions have the option of a two-tone colour scheme where Opulent Red, Brave Khaki or Splendid Silver are matched with a Pearlescent Midnight Black roof colour. These models also have side mirrors painted in the same Midnight Black colour.
As with all its new models, Suzuki has added a comprehensive service and support package to every XL6. It includes a 4-year / 60 000 km service plan, a 5-year / 200 000 km promotional mechanical warranty with roadside assistance for the same period. A 6-year anti-corrosion warranty is also part of this comprehensive package.
1.5 GL 5MT. R 326 900
1.5 GL 4AT. R 345 900
1.5 GLX 5MT. R 341 900
1.5 GLX 4AT. R 360 900