Because of the continuously fluctuating fuel prices nowadays, aside from walking or riding a bicycle, what we need is a fuel-efficient vehicle to take us from point A to point B. No one could agree more to that, I bet. To answer that, several automakers are developing ways to improve the fuel efficiency of their vehicle models. But among all vehicles available in the local market today, the 2022 Suzuki S-Presso promises not just affordability, but fuel efficiency.

What can we expect from the 2022 Suzuki S-Presso?

Aside from affordability, robustness, safety, and aesthetic appeal, fuel efficiency is one of the most desirable traits we look after a vehicle, as we are facing crazy oil price hikes these days. Being the most affordable city car in the local market, you wouldn't expect the Suzuki to take extra time to make the S-Presso also one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the market lineup, and Suzuki didn't disappoint.

It carries a 1.0-L naturally aspirated gasoline-powered engine mated to its five-speed manual transmission. It produces 67 horsepower and 90-Newton meters of torque max. output. Looking at those figures, you wouldn't expect the S-Presso to have a robust performance. But instead of sloppy road performance, it is surprisingly capable and impressive. If you just look at the figures, you might have the impression that “yeah, it could be fuel-efficient”, then it ends there. I was wrong. Its 1.0-liter engine performs way above how I expected at a fuel-efficient rate, which is a decent package for those who have just started driving, students, or young adults.

The S-Presso's powertrain components don't have a hard time pulling the entire load on top of its 770-kilogram curb weight while giving its peak performance, which contributes to its fuel efficiency. Inside the city, the S-Presso runs around 16 kilometers per liter in light to moderate traffic conditions while it reaches around 24 kilometers per liter on the highway at a 90 kilometers per hour speed. The figures are impressive, considering that beyond its 1.0-liter engine is a decent performance. Nevertheless, the figures could go up or down, depending on the driving style, road conditions, and load weight. It's still best to try it yourself.

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