SUZUKI ESCUDO 2.0:
SUZUKI ESCUDO 2.0: Perfectly combines your on-road and off-road desires
Whether you are a city person or one that loves the daring challenges of difficult, rocky and mountainous terrain, here is a 4 X 2 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) that has been meticulously created to answer the requirements of both lifestyles: Suzuki Escudo 2.0.
Needless to say, with your maximum comfort and safety topmost in mind, every single detail of its exterior, interior, engine, suspensions and brakes has been prepared with the most sophisticated technology.
The newest edition of Escudo 2.0 is further equipped with the latest enhancements, such as: Nippondenso air-conditioner, side underview mirror, auto power windows, driver-seat lifter, electricallly adjustable and foldable mirrors, rear seat central- armrest, under floor storage compartment and brakes that combine Anti-lock brake system (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD).
Engine
Escudo 2.0 uses a 2000 cc, four-cylinder, 16 valve DOHC aluminium engine. This light and highly responsive new generation engine also includes a most efficient fuel injection and direct ignition system without the conventional distributor caps or cables for spark plugs, but comprises instead, spark plugs that are integrated with the coil.
For a greater engine performance and to reduce maintenance cost, a self-lubricating and self-adjusting metal timing chain - derived from the famed technology of Suzuki Motorcycles - is used.
To minimize noise and vibration for a comfortable and quiet drive, the engine has been placed on liquid-filled mounts.
Escudo 2.0 with Automatic Transmission is also available. It comes complete with Power Mode and Overdrive buttons. With the Power Mode on, the shifting of gears occurs at a high rpm, between 4,500 and 5,000 rpm. When the Over Drive is at the "on" position, speed 4 is used, while its "off" position indicates the third gear is in operation.
Suspension
The suspensions provided on Escudo 2.0 have been carefully selected to give you a smooth ride even on the bumpiest rugged roads.
While the front suspension consists of separately installed coil springs and shock absorbers, for the rear wheels low- pressure shock absorbers together with 5-link coil rigid axles are used.
At the engine area a strut bar has been placed to produce an excellent balance and to reduce any deflection.
Safety
To ensure better safety for the entire passengers during any crashes to the sides, all four doors are equipped with high- tensile steel side impact beams. Likewise, the passenger compartment is also reinforced with high-tensile steel beams.
Even its bumpers, top and frame are provided with crumple zones to act as additional "energy absorbers" in case of any collision.
To prove its high priority for the safety aspect, Escudo 2.0 has gone all the way to undergo a collision test at 40 mile-per- hour speed and has successfully achieved the "Acceptable" rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety Test. Compared with other Sports Utility Vehicles in the same category, this is the highest rating ever achieved.
Certainly other safety-related items are also provided, like the child proof rear door locks and height adjustable seatbelts.
One look at Escudo 2.0 and the first few seconds you drive it will undoubtedly spoil you with its amazing capability in perfectly combining both worlds of on-road and off-road driving.
Latest enhancements on the newest edition of Escudo 2.0
Side underview mirror
To make your parking easier as it gives you a clearer view of the left front wheel.
Driver-seat lifter
This is height-adjustable for the driver's comfort.
Rear-seat armrest
This centrally located armrest is provided for the comfort of rear passengers.
Under floor storage compartment
A convenient place to neatly keep various things, like soft drinks or other necessities.
Auto Power Window
One single touch is only needed for its operation. It also has a unique censor that makes it slide down again if there is a hand holding it.
Folding Mirror
This is electrically adjustable and foldable, which is a useful feature in narrow streets or parking areas.
Wheel Rim
The new dynamic wheel rim has an appropriate macho look.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) & Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
It prevents tyres from locking up during braking and a special electronic device reads the position of each tyre and distributes the necessary braking power.
Ladder Box Frame
Escudo 2.0 uses a high-tensile steel for its chassis. Apart from being rugged, with the entire suspensions attached, it also reduces noise, vibrations and absorbs shocks on bumpy roads for a most comfortable drive.