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An unconventional segment, or in the UAE at least, the Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Avanza fall into the Lifestyle Utility Vehicle class and offer affordable mobility for passengers and cargo alike. Adopting various aliases around the world, both the Ertiga and Avanza are popular in developing nations for their steadfast loyalty to delivering exceptional value for money.
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Exterior
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Built on the same platform as the Suzuki Swift, the Ertiga is an MPV that doesn’t compromise its style quotient for practicality. With a tidy use of chrome along the prominent grille and foglamp housings, the Ertiga’s 4,265 mm outer shell commands a lot more presence than that of the Avanza. Longer, taller, and wider than Toyota’s offering, the Ertiga’s dimensions connote the added practicality that lies within.
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Interior
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Relatively understated and arguably a little dated, the cabin of the 2017 Suzuki Ertiga is embellished with bits of silver trim that break the monotony of grained hard plastics. Equally economical, the interiors of the Avanza are a tad more welcoming with a protruding center console and a more contemporary ambiance.
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Performance
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Composed from lightweight aluminum, the 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine powering the Ertiga is good for 94 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. The beefier 1.5-liter unit residing under the hood of the Avanza, churns out a more respectable 102 horsepower and 136 Nm of torque – figures that aid it in achieving an impressive top speed of 180 km/h.
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Verdict
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A tough call without a doubt, the Ertiga and Avanza are like Bonnie and Clyde, in the way that they complement each other’s shortcomings exceptionally well. With a larger boot, a more spacious cabin, and a lower price tag, it’s safe to say that the winner is the one that rocks the stylized “S” on its snout.
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