New Mild-Hybrid Technology Introduced: Suzuki Ertiga Cruise Hybrid 2024 Launched in Indonesia

Suzuki has unveiled the 2024 Ertiga Cruise Hybrid at the Indonesia International Motor Show 2024 (IIMS). The new variant brings a sporty design and an updated mild-hybrid powertrain to the MPV. The hybrid draws power from the 1.5-litre K15B Smart Hybrid engine with a larger 10 ah battery pack, promising improved fuel efficiency. Furthermore, the automaker is offering an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty on the mild-hybrid version.

The exterior of the 2024 Ertiga Cruise Hybrid boasts sportier aesthetics, including new LED DRLs, sporty garnish on the front and rear bumpers, a front and rear under spoiler, side body decals, an upper roof spoiler, a shorter antenna, and dual-tone alloy wheels. It also offers two new color options – Pearl White with Cool Black and Cool Black.

On the inside, the cabin features a black and grey color scheme and comes packed with features such as a MID display, cruise control, ventilated cupholders, auto climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and more. When it comes to safety, the MPV comes equipped with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, ISOFIX anchor seats, Hill Hold Control (only on automatic variants), and a reverse camera with parking sensors.

The prices for the 2024 Suzuki Ertiga Cruise Hybrid start at 288 million Indonesian Rupiah (approx. ₹15.3 lakh) for the manual variant and go up to 301 million Indonesian Rupiah (approx. ₹16 lakh) for the automatic variant. The new Ertiga Cruise Hybrid will be sold alongside the standard Ertiga in Indonesia.

In India, the mild-hybrid powertrain is currently available on the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. It remains to be seen if the India-spec Maruti Suzuki Ertiga will also be updated with the new mild-hybrid powertrain.

The 2024 Suzuki Ertiga Cruise Hybrid has certainly generated a lot of buzz at the Indonesia International Motor Show 2024 and is expected to attract a lot of attention from hybrid car enthusiasts. The new variant is a step toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly future for the automotive industry.

The article was first published on 19 Feb 2024, 16:48 PM IST.