2016 Mazda VX-1 (facelift)
PT Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI) has
launched the Mazda VX-1 facelift. It is the badge engineered version of the
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga that is sold in Indonesia since 2013. The 2016 Mazda VX-1
has received the same upgrades the latter got last year.
The VX-1 features all the enhancements
of its donor model, which are limited to cosmetics and features. Some trims get
the red tail lamp extensions and the thick chrome appliqué above the license
plate recess.
The feature additions are the
auto-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn indicators, rear parking
sensors, auto-up driver-side window with anti-pinch function, new head unit for
the music system, pollen filter for the air conditioning system, driver’s seat
belt with pretensioner and load limiter and a 50:50 split folding third row
seat.
The VX-1 facelift is
powered by the same 1.4-litre Suzuki K14B petrol engine in the same state of
tune which is 92 PS and 130 Nm. There is no change in the mechanicals of the
Mazda VX-1. The MPV continues with the Suzuki K14B 1.4-litre petrol engine that
produces 92 PS and 130 Nm. The motor is offered with the choice of a five-speed
manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.
The 2016 Mazda VX-1 is offered in two
versions : Metro-type V and type R. It priced between IDR 200.5 million to IDR 221.5 million.
