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 R265900 to R325900, 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?

The prices include a 5-year/200 000 km (promotional) warranty and a 4-year/60 000 km service plan.

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