, we were impressed at just how more fuel-efficient it is than the non-hybrid version. Granted, it only comes with a mild-hybrid system that consists of a 12V lithium-ion battery and an integrated starter generator , but all of these help the MPV burn less fuel while also providing fuel-saving features.
Just like last year's Ertiga Hybrid drive, our starting point for the XL7 Hybrid drive began at Suzuki Auto Kawit. However, unlike last year's destination in Bay, Laguna which took us to NAIAX, Skyway, and SLEX, our end point this time will be at a Phoenix gas station in Nasugbu, Batangas. This meant our route would cover a mix of provincial roads, and busy towns, through Kawit, General Trias, Tanza, Naic, and Ternate.
Through light city traffic in Kawit and General Trias at an average speed of around 40 – 50 km/h, I was easily able to average up to 14 km/L which was impressive. When we passed through the busier portions of Tanza and Naic complete with stop-and-go traffic, I was expecting the average fuel consumption to dip to around 9 km/L. Surprisingly, however, the XL7 Hybrid was able to return between 11.5 km/L to 12 km/L.
Sure, you do have to kick up the revs to maximize every ounce of power & torque, but that's a given when you have to climb steep roads. It may be considered archaic by some but the 4-speed automatic gearbox is still proving its worth in the likes of the XL7 Hybrid. After having a bit of fun on the twisties, we now inched closer to the Phoenix gas station in Nasugbu. Despite tackling steep mountain roads and sweeping through the bends, were surprised to see that the XL7 Hybrid still managed to average up to 11.6 km/L. After covering just over 70 km, we finally arrived at the gas station and noticed the fuel gauge was still nearly full.
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