The Suzuki APV Type II SGX - All purpose fun

MANILA, Philippines - When it comes to people carriers, they should be all things to all people. They should be able to seat six to eight comfortably, whether they are average-sized adults, kids or bigger folk. They also should be able to move themselves and their loads quickly yet provide undisturbed coziness for all occupants. Lastly, they should also have the ability to turn themselves into a mobile home of sorts, should the passengers need to sleep inside the unit.

Many have been called and many have answered, but there is only one that answers all of the aforementioned needs – the Suzuki APV Type II SGX.

The front part of the interior presents itself as a command center for what goes on in the rear. Front seats are high, giving a helicopter pilot’s view over traffic. The Arctic-cold air conditioning has large vents for front occupants, and provides full cooling to those at the rear. Audio entertainment is CD and MP3-loaded CD ready, while large front door storage bins and a small nook under the controls provide ample opportunities to stow bric-a-brac.

In the second row, adjustable captain’s seats are ergonomically placed instead of the usual lateral bench found in other carriers. As a result, passengers can settle comfortably without slipping or bumping each other during trips. These seats can also be folded to serve as flat cushions when one wants to lie on his back.

Even the third row can be fun since the seats can accommodate three average-sized passengers, and can be folded and tumbled forward to handle nearly all sorts of odd-shaped cargo.

Making the Suzuki APV Type II SGX move is a 1.6-liter 16-valve inline four-cylinder engine that totes multipoint fuel injection for an optimum balance between fuel efficiency and performance. A tap on the gas pedal provides a sneak peak of the 91 horses and 127 Nm of torque that the APV II can deliver at full throttle. A four-speed automatic transmission delivers power to the ground quickly and easily.

Suspension-wise, people carriers are supposed to have setups meant more for comfort than corner carving. The Suzuki APV Type II SGX delivers in this department, with a Macpherson strut setup at the front and an all-coil spring suspension to give a comfortable ride, yet exude little body roll over all sorts of turns. Power-assisted steering helps the unit move easily through corners, and gets through tight areas or hurdles parallel parking maneuvers with nary a problem.

The Suzuki APV Type II SGX has a number of safety features under its belt, taking on the challenge of providing maximum passenger and cargo transport without sacrificing security. The front discs bite with a mere tap on the brake pedal, and the presence of Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) gives the driver extra reaction time should something or someone dart in front. Dual air bags assure protection from collision related injuries; and the newly designed trapezoidal headlights and dark red-colored tail lights provide a larger area for their respective bulbs to shine light through, serving notice to oncoming motorists of the vehicle’s presence.

The Suzuki APV Type II SGX is fun enough to be considered by motoring journalists as a shining example in its segment. In the recently concluded 2009 C! Awards conducted by C! Magazine, the Suzuki APV Type II SGX bested all its competitors in its class to take home the prestigious Compact People Carrier citation.

The Suzuki APV Type II SGX’s features and performance have the unique ability to keep all occupants safe and sound until it reaches its destination, thus making it a paragon of all-purpose fun.