As a celebration of their 50th anniversary, Suzuki Philippines (SPH) officially launched the all-new Suzuki Fronx and the XL7 Hybrid Black Edition during a grand event held at the Lakehall at Nena’s Sanctuary on September 12. Koichiro Hirao, President of Suzuki Philippines, is proud of the company’s five-decade presence in the Philippines, noting its “One Suzuki” vision to provide complete mobility solutions across its automobile, motorcycle, and marine divisions.
The new Suzuki Fronx enters the compact SUV segment with a design inspired by the “strength and elegance of a thoroughbred horse.” It is available in multiple variants, including a GL variant equipped with a 1.5L engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission while the higher-end GLX and SGX Hybrid variants feature a mild hybrid system and a 6-speed automatic transmission. For safety, the Fronx is equipped with Suzuki Safety Support Technology, a comprehensive suite of driver-assist features, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Departure Warning, and six airbags.
Alongside the Fronx, SPH introduced the XL7 Hybrid Black Edition, a fresh and distinct variant of its popular 7-seater MPV. The Black Edition features black-painted body garnishes, black door handles, a black roof rail, and dark-tinted rear combination lamps, giving the vehicle a bolder, more dynamic aesthetic.
Norihide Takei, Director and General Manager of Suzuki Philippines’ Automobile Division, announced that the company sold 14,519 units from January to August 2025, reflecting a 10% growth year-on-year. He expressed confidence that the new models would continue this success.
The prices for the newly launched vehicles are as follows:
- XL7 GLX AT Hybrid Black Edition – P1,259,000
- XL7 GLX AT Hybrid Black Edition Two-Tone – P1,269,000
- Fronx GL AT (4AT) – P1,059,000
- Fronx GLX AT Hybrid (6AT) – P1,219,000
- Fronx GLX AT Hybrid Two-Tone (6AT) – P1,229,000
- Fronx SGX AT Hybrid Two-Tone (6AT) – P1,299,000
