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Suzuki Dzire and Fronx return high fuel efficiency results

Tested at the DOE CY2025 Fuel Eco-Run

Published Dec 26, 2025 11:10 am

At A Glance

  • The Suzuki Dzire Hybrid GLX CVT and Suzuki Fronx Hybrid SGX AT were part of the recently concluded DOE CY2025 Fuel Eco-Run (FER) held on the Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX).
  • The DOE Fuel Eco-Run aims to promote fuel efficiency awareness among motorists and encourage automotive manufacturers to develop vehicles that help reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
From left: Joey Ang, Group Head, Homologation, PDI, Warehouse & External Affairs, and Norihide Takei, Director and General Manager, Automobile Division, Suzuki Philippines Incorporated.
From left: Joey Ang, Group Head, Homologation, PDI, Warehouse & External Affairs, and Norihide Takei, Director and General Manager, Automobile Division, Suzuki Philippines Incorporated.
Buyers can now add the Suzuki Dzire and Fronx to their roster of fuel efficient vehicles to choose from. The two scored impressive results of 36.10-km/L and 24.69-km/L respectively at the recent Department of Energy Fuel Eco-Run.
Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) entered the Suzuki Dzire Hybrid GLX CVT and Suzuki Fronx Hybrid SGX AT. They were part of the recently concluded Department of Energy (DOE) CY2025 Fuel Eco-Run (FER) held on 24 September 2025 at the Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX).
The DOE Fuel Eco-Run aims to promote fuel efficiency awareness among motorists and encourage automotive manufacturers to develop vehicles that help reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Suzuki participated under the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) category, showcasing two of its fuel-efficient hybrid models in the Philippine market.
Based on the official results released by the DOE, the Suzuki Dzire Hybrid GLX CVT achieved an impressive 36.10 km/Lge gasoline-equivalent fuel economy. Meanwhile, the Suzuki Fronx Hybrid SGX AT recorded a strong 24.69 km/Lge.
Both cars benefit from the Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS) technology that combines an ICE and 12-volt mild-hybrid system. Together with an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) and a 12-volt lithium-ion battery, the mild hybrid system works with the engine and the Auto Stop-Start System to improve the fuel efficiency of the car.
“These results affirm Suzuki’s philosophy of delivering practical and efficient vehicles that respond to real-world driving conditions,” said Norihide Takei, Director and General Manager of the Automobile Division of Suzuki Philippines Incorporated. “The DOE Fuel Eco-Run is an important platform that objectively measures fuel efficiency, and we are proud that both the Dzire Hybrid and the Fronx Hybrid demonstrated strong performance under standardized testing.”
Takei added, “Fuel efficiency is not just about savings—it is about sustainability and responsible mobility. Through models like the Dzire Hybrid and Fronx Hybrid, Suzuki continues to support the government’s efforts toward energy conservation while providing Filipinos with reliable, economical vehicles they can depend on every day.”
Suzuki Philippines also expressed its appreciation to the Department of Energy for recognizing the brand’s participation and support in promoting energy-efficient transportation. The company remains committed to offering vehicles that combine efficiency, reliability, and value, aligned with the evolving needs of Filipino motorists.
With the strong showing of the Dzire Hybrid and Fronx Hybrid at the DOE CY2025 Fuel Eco-Run, Suzuki once again reinforces its position as a trusted brand for fuel-efficient mobility in the Philippines.
For more information, you may check out any authorized Suzuki Auto dealerships nationwide or visit Suzuki’s website.

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