Suzuki Hustler 0.7i (52 Hp) CVT
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Suzuki Hustler:
The Suzuki Hustler is a crossover SUV-styled kei car produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki since 2014. The car is also sold by Mazda as the Mazda Flair Crossover through an OEM agreement.
Suzuki's design department chose the name "Hustler" to promote the car's lively and rough riding image. In Japan, the name was used by Suzuki in the past as the nickname of a two-stroke, dual-sport motorcycle, the Hustler TS series. The car's accessories also have a replica sticker of the emblem that was once used in the TS50. Suzuki's distributor in the United States had also sold the Suzuki T20 as the Hustler in the second half of the 1960s....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hustler Overview:
Suzuki Hustler (Hustler). With 63 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 800 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
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Performance Verdict
The 52 Hp 0.7i engine, assisted by a 2 Hp electric motor, provides adequate power for city driving. Paired with a CVT, acceleration is smooth but not spirited, focusing on efficiency over speed.
Fuel Economy
Exceptional fuel economy at 3.1 l/100 km, making it one of the most frugal options in its class. The MHEV system significantly contributes to this impressive efficiency.
Best Use Case:
City / Urban Commuting
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Outstanding fuel economy due to MHEV technology
- • Compact size ideal for urban driving and parking
- • Practical 5-door, 4-seat configuration
- • High ground clearance for a small car, offering versatility
- • Reliable and proven Suzuki R06A engine
Cons:
- • Limited power output, not suitable for spirited driving or long highway trips
- • Small fuel tank capacity (27 liters) requires frequent refueling
- • Basic interior features compared to larger, more premium vehicles
- • CVT can feel unengaging to some drivers
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Suzuki |
| Model: | Hustler |
| Generation: | Hustler |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.7i (52 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV) |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 52 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 79 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 63 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | R06A |
| Engine displacement: | 658 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC-VVT |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 64 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 3.1 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.4 kg/Hp, 65 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 12.7 kg/Nm, 78.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 800 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 27 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 3395 mm mm |
| Width: | 1475 mm mm |
| Height: | 1665 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2425 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1290 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1290 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 180 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.2 m |
| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | CVT |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 165/60 R15 77H |
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| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion |
| Electric: |
| Electric motor power: | 2 Hp @ 1000 rpm. |
| Electric motor Torque: | 40 Nm @ 100 rpm. |
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