Carry that weight

By Charles E. Buban Philippine Daily Inquirer October 02,2019

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH), the country’s pioneer in subcompact car distributorship, has just launched a new truck model perfect for small- and medium-enterprises.

Designed to be lightweight and fuel-efficient, the All-New Carry subcompact truck is packed with upgraded features to make it tough and reliable business partner.

“Filipinos are hard-working people. The All-New Carry is engineered to match the level of dedication Filipinos put into their businesses. We designed this new workhorse vehicle to accomplish most jobs with efficiency and dependable power. With the All-New Carry, we extend the ‘Suzuki Way of Life!’ to small- and medium-enterprises and become part of their journey to success,” said SPH director and Automobile Division GM, Keiichi Suzuki shares.

The silver Dzire GA edition

The All-New Carry follows the footsteps of the Suzuki Super Carry, which bagged the 2016 Best Commercial Utility Vehicle bestowed by the Car Awards Group, Inc.

Stronger engine

This latest edition of the Carry is powered by a stronger and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter (K15B) engine that delivers maximum output of 96hp and 135Nm of torque.

The cabin for the driver and passengers is now made more spacious to ensure a more comfortable seating position with ample distance between the hip point and the center of the accelerator pedal. Aside from the added storage in the dashboard and the cabin, the shift lever is now situated on the dashboard to provide extra legroom for an optimum driving experience.

The All-New Carry stays true to its nature as a functional workhorse it is equipped with a bed that is 365mm longer and 75mm wider than its predecessor. It also boasts a greater loading capacity of 940kg with better weight distribution when fully loaded.

FROM left, Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Managing Director Norminio Mojica, President Akira Utsumi, Director and GM for Automobile Keiichi Suzuki and GM for Marine, After Sales and Service Division Tamotsu Shimizu proudly launch the all-new Suzuki Carry, the brand’s latest solution for Filipino SMEs.

Its body was also made wider and longer with access to side gates opening from all sides, making loading and unloading cargo of any size and shape easier. The new truck is also packed with 22-rope hooks to secure any cargo during transit.

The All-New Suzuki Carry can also be converted and modified to suit any business needs. It can be used as a utility van, cargo truck, or pick-up truck.

The All-New Carry is available in three variants: the Carry truck (P509,000), the Carry Cargo Van (P576,000) and the Carry Utility Van (P614,000).

New Dzire

Aside from the All-New Carry, SPH also introduced the latest variant of its signature compact sedan, the new Suzuki Dzire GA.

With the aim to provide Filipino commuters with a fresh ride-sharing option, SPH gave the Dzire GA a fresher look with easy-to-handle compact dimensions and expanded storage capacity.

Suzuki Carry dashboard

This makes the Dzire GA an ideal addition to one’s taxi fleet business. The All-New Dzire GA features a more compact 1.2-liter (K12M) engine that promises increased fuel efficiency. Its interior and engine performance are guaranteed to give complete comfort for all the passengers traversing Metro Manila’s highly congested roads.

The Dzire GA manual carries a P549,900 price tag. For more information, one may visit www.suzuki.com.ph.

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