Suzuki APV Type II SGX AT (2015) vs Suzuki Carry 1.5L Utility Van M/T (2020)

Suzuki APV Type II SGX AT (2015) vs Suzuki Carry 1.5L Utility Van M/T (2020): which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer, the choice between the Suzuki APV Type II SGX AT (2015) and the Suzuki Carry 1.5L Utility Van M/T (2020) hinges on intended use and budget. The APV is a 7-seater MPV with an automatic transmission, making it more suitable for family use or daily commuting where comfort and ease of driving are priorities. However, it is discontinued and priced higher at ₱820,000. The Carry, on the other hand, is a current model, cheaper at ₱754,000, and offers a manual transmission, slightly higher power (95 PS vs 91 PS) and torque (135 Nm vs 127 Nm), and a massive 14-seat capacity. Its body-on-frame construction and van body make it ideal for commercial use, transporting people or goods, or as a work vehicle. The APV’s automatic transmission and MPV body provide better passenger comfort but less cargo flexibility. For daily commuting, the APV’s automatic is more convenient, but the Carry is more economical and versatile for carrying multiple passengers or cargo. In summary: choose the APV if you want a family-oriented automatic MPV (despite being older); choose the Carry if you need a cheaper, more powerful, newer workhorse with more seats and a manual gearbox.