While the Indian
media continues speculation over the 'luxury' 6-seat variant of the Ertiga,
Indonesian media have found a confirmation of the rumoured crossover variant
codenamed YHB.
A leaked internal
document, apparently sent by Suzuki’s Indonesian subsidiary to its headquarters
outlining the plans for 2019, has confirmed the latest development. “Around the
end of 2019, we are going to introduce New SUV derived from All New Ertiga with
sales plan of 30,000 units,” the document states. At the end of 2018, an image
of the new Suzuki crossover had leaked.
The new crossover
Suzuki Indonesia is planning will likely help it offer something more solid
against the Mitsubishi Xpander and the Honda BR-V. It will feature additional
body cladding, faux silver skid plates, uniquely designed bumpers and maybe
even larger alloy wheels. Inside, it could stand out from the standard Ertiga
with a distinctive colour scheme and upholstery, and maybe even an automatic
climate control system. One can expect a slightly higher ground clearance (+180
mm) as well.
