Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH), just launched their latest vehicle designed to meet the needs of businesses. The all-new Suzuki Carry is ideal for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with features that make it a tough and reliable business partner. Workhorse The all-new Carry supercedes its predecessor, the Suzuki Super Carry, and it improves on performance with a larger and stronger yet fuel-efficient K15B 1.5-liter engine that puts out 96hp at 5,600rpm with 135Nn of torque at 4,400rpm. It’s also bigger, with a wider and longer with body configurations like a dropside flatbed, cargo van or utility van. The dropside body allows the side gates to open from all sides, making loading and unloading cargo so much easier. It’s equipped with 22-rope hooks to secure cargo.  The bed is 365 mm longer and 75 mm wider than its predecessor, which translates to better weight distribution when loaded with its cargo capacity of 940 kg. The cabin is more spacious and comfortable, and offers additional storage areas in the dashboard and around the cabin. The gear lever is now mounted up on the dash, giving extra legroom for occupants. It’s flexible and can be converted and modified to suit any business need whether you need a utility van, cargo truck, or pick-up truck, you’ll get the same reliability and functionality expected of Suzuki. The all-new Carry and its variants are priced at: P509,000 (Carry truck); P576,000 (Carry Cargo Van); and P614,000  for the Carry Utility Van. “Filipinos are a hard-working people. The all-new Suzuki Carry is engineered to match the level of dedication Filipinos put into their businesses. We designed this new workhorse vehicle to deliver any business requirements with efficiency and power to do more. With the all-new Suzuki Carry, we extend the Suzuki Way of Life! to small and medium enterprises and be a part of their journey to success,” said Suzuki Philippines Director and Automobile Division General Manager, Keiichi Suzuki. Dzire GA At the same event, Suzuki also launched a new variant of their Dzire Compact sedan, the new Suzuki Dzire GA. This variant is intended for commuters and ride sharing entrepreneurs.  Its compact dimensions make it easy to manage and it has expanded storage capacity, also making it perfect for the taxi fleet business. Under the hood is the fuel efficient K12M engine. The interior and fuel efficient engine guarantee your transport business will offer comfort for your passengers on the streets of the metro. The Suzuki Dzire GA 1.2L MT is priced at P549, 900. Text and Photos by Neil Pagulayan