- Reliable 1.6-litre engine
- Storage space
- Small turning circle
- Lack of safety equipment and three star ANCAP safety rating
- Unsupportive seats
- Interior lacks sound insulation
- No tie-down points
Overview
Released in June 2005, the Suzuki APV was a two-seat, five-door van. All models were powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The 1.6-litre G16A engine had a single overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.5:1.
As per the second table, below, the APV was 4155 mm long, 1655 mm wide, 1860 mm tall and had a 2625 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore, the APV had MacPherson strut front suspension and a rigid rear axle with leaf springs.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APV | 1.6-litre petrol I4 | 5sp man. | 68 kW at 5750 rpm | 127 Nm at 4500 rpm |
| APV specifications | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4155 mm |
| Width | 1655 mm |
| Height | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2625 mm |
| Load area length | 2005 mm |
| Load area width | 1380 mm |
| Load area height | 1140 mm |
| Cargo capacity | 3.4 m3 |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1950 kg |
| Payload | 810 kg |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the APV included dual front airbags and front seatbelts woth pretensioners and limiters.
ANCAP crash testing
In ANCAP crash testing , a 2007 APV received a three star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 23.54. In the offset crash test, protection from serious leg injury was poor for the driver as the footwell deformed, and there was also a moderate risk of serious chest injury for both of the front occupants. In the side impact test, a default score was conferred.
Features
Standard features for the Suzuki APV included a two speaker sound system with CD player, vinyl seats, cabin lights and front sunvisors. From July 2006, the APV was further equipped with air conditioning, remote central locking, a 12 volt power outlet, central dash clock and front floor carpet.
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