Suzuki Xbee

Suzuki Xbee (MN71S)
Suzuki Xbee (MN71S)
	Suzuki Xbee Hybrid MZ (MN71S, pre-facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	December 2017 – present
Assembly	Japan: Makinohara, Shizuoka (Sagara plant)
Body and chassis
Class	Crossover city car
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive;
Platform	HEARTECT
Related	Suzuki Ignis (second generation); Suzuki Solio (third generation);
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 996 cc K10C turbo I3 (mild hybrid);
Electric motor	2.3 kW (3.1 hp; 3.1 PS) WA05A DC synchronous
Power output	73 kW (98 hp; 99 PS)
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Hybrid drivetrain	Mild hybrid
Battery	Lithium-ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,435 mm (95.9 in)
Length	3,760 mm (148.0 in)
Width	1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Height	1,705 mm (67.1 in)
Kerb weight	960–1,000 kg (2,116–2,205 lb)

The Suzuki Xbee (Japanese: スズキ・クロスビー, Hepburn: Suzuki Kurosubī) (pronounced "Crossbee") is a crossover city car produced by the Japanese carmaker Suzuki since December 2017 to be sold exclusively in Japan.[1]

Overview

The Xbee made its world premiere at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.[2] Although being similar in styling to the Hustler kei car, they do not share the same mechanical parts. It uses the HEARTECT platform that is shared with the second-generation Ignis and third-generation Solio instead.[3]

The Xbee is only available with a mild hybrid powertrain coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The four-wheel drive model is also equipped with hill descent control, which limits the speed to a steady 7 km/h (4 mph) when engaged.[4]

The facelifted model was unveiled on 13 July 2022.[5][6]

Xbee Hybrid MZ (MB71S, pre-facelift)
Interior

References

Bruce, Chris (27 December 2017). "Suzuki Xbee Is The Quirky, AWD Hybrid Crossover You Can't Have". Motor1. US: Motorsport Network. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
"45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017". Suzuki Motor Corporation Official Website. Japan: Suzuki. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
Tomioka, Ko (27 December 2017). "スズキ｢クロスビー｣はデカハスラーにあらず" [Suzuki "Xbee" is Not a Big Hustler]. Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). Japan: Toyo Keizai. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
Takahashi, Mitsuru (23 March 2019). "【今オススメしたい中古車はコレだ！】スズキHEARTECT搭載モデル9選｜長く乗りたいならプラットフォームに注目！" [This is the used car I would like to recommend now! 9 selections of Suzuki HEARTECT equipped models: If you want to ride for a long time, pay attention to the platform!]. Car Sensor (in Japanese). Japan: Recruit Marketing Partners. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
"スズキ、小型乗用車「クロスビー」を一部仕様変更して発売" [Suzuki launches small passenger car "Xbee" with some changes in specifications] (Press release). Japan: Suzuki. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
Monsod, Travis (14 July 2022). "2023 Suzuki Xbee looks perfect for Metro Manila streets". AutoIndustriya. Philippines: AutoIndustriya.com. Retrieved 16 July 2022.

External links

Official website

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[1] Bruce, Chris (27 December 2017). "Suzuki Xbee Is The Quirky, AWD Hybrid Crossover You Can't Have". Motor1. US: Motorsport Network. Retrieved 15 February 2020.

[2] "45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017". Suzuki Motor Corporation Official Website. Japan: Suzuki. Retrieved 15 February 2020.

[3] Tomioka, Ko (27 December 2017). "スズキ｢クロスビー｣はデカハスラーにあらず" [Suzuki "Xbee" is Not a Big Hustler]. Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). Japan: Toyo Keizai. Retrieved 6 February 2020.

[4] Takahashi, Mitsuru (23 March 2019). "【今オススメしたい中古車はコレだ！】スズキHEARTECT搭載モデル9選｜長く乗りたいならプラットフォームに注目！" [This is the used car I would like to recommend now! 9 selections of Suzuki HEARTECT equipped models: If you want to ride for a long time, pay attention to the platform!]. Car Sensor (in Japanese). Japan: Recruit Marketing Partners. Retrieved 12 July 2022.

[5] "スズキ、小型乗用車「クロスビー」を一部仕様変更して発売" [Suzuki launches small passenger car "Xbee" with some changes in specifications] (Press release). Japan: Suzuki. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.

[6] Monsod, Travis (14 July 2022). "2023 Suzuki Xbee looks perfect for Metro Manila streets". AutoIndustriya. Philippines: AutoIndustriya.com. Retrieved 16 July 2022.