Suzuki Hustler 2017 Review

It may not be a car built for off-roading, yet, we will discuss one designed to look like an off-roader today. That would be the Suzuki Hustler. This is a vehicle intended for the Suzuki K automobile range’s taller crossover type. And the Suzuki Hustler is a modest hybrid. So, CarsGuide is examining the Suzuki Hustler 2017 today.

Exterior Design

Let’s first see what kind of design the manufacturers have given to the exterior of the Suzuki Hustler.

When talking about the front lights of this vehicle, you can see HID headlights, LED daytime running lights and LED fog lights and UV & IR cut glass. We can see the Suzuki logo in the middle of the grill and the Hustler name above it. The front has a McPherson Strut Coil Springs suspension.

The Hustler has 15-inch alloy wheels and a length of 3395 mm. Chrome door handles are provided. Apart from that, auto retractable side mirrors have been provided. We don’t get to see things like sun roof, roof rails, side steps in this vehicle.

A windshield wiper can be seen at the rear. A spoiler and dual exhaust are not available. The rear is given a Trailing Arm suspension. The design of its bumpers has given it an off-road look. Also, because of the fancy dual tone paint design, a young and sporty look has been given to the Hustler.

Talking about the ground clearance, the Hustler has been given 180 mm. So, this vehicle has been given the ground clearance to match the roads of a country like Sri Lanka.

The boot space of this vehicle is 27 liters. We can increase the capacity by folding the rear seats completely. By folding the front passenger seat, you can carry even longer items. All the seats can be folded completely flat. Also, the boot lip is very low. You can see the tire repair kit, tools and other compartments in front of the boot floor. If necessary, you can carry a spare wheel inside this.

Interior Design

Coming to the interior of the Hustler, we see a colourful and fancy look.

First, we will talk about the driver cabin. There are usually comfortable seats. Because these seats are installed slightly higher than the ground, it feels like sitting in a normal chair. Since both the seats in the driver cabin are connected in the middle, even two people who are slightly bigger in size can fit without difficulty. It can be lowered if needed, and an armrest is seen. There is a small storage box in this armrest. The front seats are provided with manual adjustment. The height of the driver’s seat can be adjusted as desired. When talking about the floor, you can see a mostly flat floor. There is very good leg and headroom.

There are cup holders that can be slid out on the passenger side as well as on the driver side. In addition, there is a large storage compartment in the middle of the passenger side. Below that is a normal size glove box. There is a middle compartment in the center console to carry something like a phone. There is also a 12 Volt power outlet. At the bottom of the center console, there is a holder that can carry bottles or other small items. Apart from that, you are also provided a shopping hook. Coming to the driver side, there is a compartment on the top where you can hold something like a purse. There is a large storage area at the bottom.

When the passenger seat is folded, a storage bucket can be seen under it as well as carry things in it, and you can take them out by holding the handle if needed. Under that bucket is the Hustler’s hybrid battery.

Door pockets are found that are less than the width of the doors. The most special thing is that the front passenger seat can be folded and used as a table. Vanity mirrors with a light have been given to the passenger side as well as the driver side of the Hustler. Apart from that, all the usual options like power shutters, power mirrors, keyless entry, push start can be seen, along with seat heaters.

Talking about the steering wheel of the Hustler, it can be raised and lowered. But there are no telescopic adjustments for forward and backward. The meter console has a very simple design. There is a small display at the bottom with a single speedometer. There is an automatic climate control air conditioning system. This is enough to cool the cabin well. Also, this vehicle has been given the eco-cool function to cool the engine when it stops idle.

In the passenger cabin of the Hustler, the seats can be moved back and forth as well as tilted. The rear floor is completely flat. Therefore, even if there are two seats, even three normal sized passengers can fit without much difficulty. However, the passenger cabin is ideal for two people. We can see good leg and headroom. With two small bottle holders in the doors, you may see more door pockets. The other thing is, a 12 Volt power outlet has been provided so that the rear passengers can use it.
So, with all this, the Hustler has been given a practical interior

Performance

A 660cc 3-cylinder VVT engine powers the Hustler. This engine has a maximum output of 51 horsepower. And the engine produces a torque of 63 Nm. This car becomes a mild hybrid by adding an ISG unit to the engine.
This 660cc three-cylinder VVT engine is paired with a CVT transmission, and the Hustler is a four-wheel drive vehicle.
Fuel usage is 3.6 liters per 100 kilometers. This vehicle’s fuel tank capacity is 27 liters, which allows you to go 750 kilometers.

Ride Quality

It has a turning radius of 4.6 m. The Hustler can ride in town, in traffic, and on uneven roads due to its low turning radius and high ground clearance.
There is a lot of body roll when going rapidly.
The Hustler’s ride is often very comfortable.

Safety & Technology

In terms of safety, the Hustler has two airbags, one for the driver and one for the front passenger.

It includes a technology known as the dual sensor collision avoidance system. This system may warn about vehicles and people ahead, limit damage in the event of an accident, and automatically brake.

The lane departure warning function, which alerts you when you leave the lane, is also incorporated.

Furthermore, if the accelerator is accidentally stepped on when there is an obstruction in front, the vehicle will not accelerate and the driver will be warned. If the car in front passes without the driver’s attention while in traffic, it will be notified. It also alerts the driver if he or she falls asleep suddenly.

The Hustler’s safety features additionally include ABS, EBD, electronic stability control, and hill hold control and has a 4-star safety rating based on this data.