SUZUKI’S BOLD COMPACT HATCHBACK S-PRESSO

The keenly awaited New Suzuki S-Presso AGS was launched amidst a fiesta-like atmosphere showcasing the bold design and vibrant colors that are sure to attract the younger generation of car owners.

The huge grand ballroom of the Okada Hotel was filled with guests last week from various dealerships of Suzuki Philippines, banks, media, and many others to witness the unwrapping of the SUV-design compact hatchback. 

Competitively priced at P660,000 for AGS variant and P620,000 for manual transmission, the new S-Presso has four colors to choose from – Sizzle Orange, Metallic Granite Gray, Fire Red, and White.

It now has the automatic gear shift that will surely make it a standout wherever it goes –  on the streets of the metro or in the laidback roads of the countryside. The AGS is the state-of-the-art system developed by Suzuki to enable a manual transmission to do automated gear changes or shifting without the driver needing to step on the clutch pedal and using the shift lever.

“The New S-PRESSO AGS will address the demand of our customers who have been waiting for the automatic version for quite some time now. We fully understand why the S-PRESSO has become a status symbol and a bold statement of one’s lifestyle, especially the young generation who wants to make a mark and fulfill their commitments in life,” said Norihide Takei, director and general manager for Suzuki Automobile, in a prepared speech that was aired after the opening remarks of Suzuki Philippines president Koichiro Hirao.

With the updated version, drivers can now enjoy a more convenient, stronger performance and efficient drive from the S-Presso AGS backing up its signature look and style. Now with new 1.0L K10C engine equipped with Engine Auto Stop Start System (EASS) that automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is in idle to prevent unnecessary fuel consumption.

In addition, its compact body size is combined with a spacious 239-liter luggage space that guarantees to accommodate bigger items during road adventures. It also now comes with a new generation display audio that is equipped with a Smartphone link and information display. An overhead microphone is closer to the passenger for better voice reception during a hands-free conversation. Audio controls can now be done on the steering wheel with hands-free bluetooth control.

The new S-Press is packed with passive and active safety features – Electronic Stability Program (ESP) that allows the passenger to control the car while making a corner and the Hill-Hold Control which keeps the vehicle from rolling backwards on steep slopes. All these features are engineered to embrace all types of journeys with no worries.