Suzuki Facelifts XL7 Three-Row SUV with New Design and Safety Features
Suzuki Motor Corporation's Indonesian subsidiary has unveiled a facelifted XL7 three-row seven-seater SUV at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show, featuring a redesigned front grille, new two-tone color option…
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- 1.5L K15B gasoline/mild hybrid
- 4,450×1,775×1,710 mm
- 5MT/4AT
What Happened
Suzuki Motor Corporation’s Indonesian subsidiary PT SUZUKI INDOMOBIL MOTOR (SIM) unveiled a facelifted XL7 at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) on 29 July 2026. The XL7 is a three-row, seven-seater SUV that will be produced at SIM’s Cikarang Plant and sold domestically and exported. The update includes a redesigned front grille and bumper garnish, new interior garnishes on door trims and instrument panel, and a two-tone color scheme (Ice Grayish Blue and Black) for upper-grade models.
- Redesigned front grille and front bumper garnish
- New interior garnishes on door trims and instrument panel
- Two-tone color option: Ice Grayish Blue and Black
- 360-degree view monitor
- Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
4,450×1,775×1,710 mmmm
Three-row seven-seater SUV
The XL7 continues to be powered by the 1.5L K15B engine, with middle and upper-grade models featuring Suzuki’s proprietary mild hybrid system SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki). The vehicle is aimed at family-oriented customers in Indonesia, where three-row SUVs are popular. Transmission options include 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic.
Why this matters
The facelift refreshes the XL7 to maintain its appeal in Indonesia's growing SUV market, where demand for three-row vehicles is high among families. The mild hybrid system on upper trims offers improved fuel efficiency, while new safety features like the 360-degree monitor enhance security. The XL7 will be produced at SIM's Cikarang Plant and exported to other markets, expanding Suzuki's presence in the region.
Terms in This Story
- Mild hybrid
- A vehicle with a small electric motor that assists the engine but cannot drive the wheels alone, improving fuel efficiency.
- SHVS
- Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki, Suzuki's proprietary mild hybrid system that combines an integrated starter generator with a lithium-ion battery.
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