This Tiny Suzuki APV Is Affordable, Fun & Surprisingly Practical!
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Today, I'm in Bermuda and thought we'd take a look at something a little bit different - this Suzuki APV … Let's see what it's like...
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Matt's accountant is very happy that he can now write off his holiday as a production expense.
Very well observed. I know a few characters who have pulled that stunt. A trip to the Med to meet a supplier.
The life of a car dealer is so hard reviewing a car in Bermuda. 😅
Smashing Matt, only one disappointment is that Bermuda didn't have a nice new bin for you to park by in a scenic spot, to tell us you had massively underspent on the plane tickets!!😎🤣😉happy holidays.
Hahaha maybe I’ll find one next time
Ok ok it’s rubbish weather here, so thanks for reminding us 😂😂
This is the only sun I'll see today, thanks Matt 😂
If you research Suzuki cars all over the world it's quite astonishing.
In the UK Suzuki is very niche but it's a huge seller world wide. Cheap and cheerful little runabouts.
3rd biggest sales in Japan.
Hired one of these in Barbados. 1.6ltr engine managed to haul 4 adults, 1 teenager, 1 baby, 4 x 25kg suitcases & a buggy with no problem at all!
"isnt sexy - but it isnt offensive either" im getting a t shirt printed with this on 😂😂😂😂😂
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APV was Suzuki's answer to the Toyota Avanza, which is hugely popular here in SE Asia, Think they were assembled in Indonesia , so that one you are driving probably from there. The Avanza is just about in every Asian country, thousands of them. That and its big brother the Toyota Innova. As you say they are cheap, cheerful and practical motors, would probably do well in the UK I think.
"I've been driving it around all morning with a grin on my face" Yeah, you're in bloody Bermuda, you could be driving a Nissan Juke and you'd be grinning! 😂😂😂
Haha very true
I think it could do with some new 'High Peak' number plates 😂
I agree
and some full valet
We need stuff like this. Follow the Japanese Kei types especially in cities, there would be far more space to park, you get more space and practicality compared to a Range rover.
Anyone missing the Wonder Grip van? I think Matt missed a trick not photoshopping it into the car park while he was parked up.
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This car is everywhere here in Indonesia since it was made here. It was used like you said earlier "as a taxi and ambulance", but here, this was used more than that. It was also used as a people carrier or public transportation and many more. And it also has a pickup version. Daihatsu also made a car to compete with the APV, it was called the Daihatsu Gran Max. Same as the APV, it was also multi purpose here
A 1.6 l engine and a manual gearbox and it will sell like hot cool brews anywhere in Europe but the UK
Looking forward to the review of the taxi drive to the airport. Come back soon Matt, safe journey. 😂
7/8 seater mpvs are brilliant - my 21 year old previa has been to the continent 5 times in the last 2 years !!!! Never struggle for space, 30mpg and the engine runs perfectly - my much more modern SUV can't hold a torch to it on practicality
I wish manufacturers would go back to a function over fashion approach for some of their cars
Holy hell, that weather 💯 That Suzuki though.. 😂
Thats a cracking little car 👍 I've got a Suzuki wagon brilliant and very reliable
Go to Bali and u'll see lots of APVs. Probably the most APVs in the world are there. As u said lots of headrooms. Tours & travels preferred van imho. I think it's made in Indonesia, cmiiw
We have the pickup/truck version of the APV called the Suzuki Mega Carry 😂 single cabin and a large bed. I think there’s a facelifted/new model coming but I have not seen it just yet.
Hi Matt, there are quite a few APVs here in 'Straya...my neighbour has one that he used in a courier business, and still drives almost daily now in his semi retirement. It has done just over 250,000kms, and whilst it has the usual scrapes and scuffs for its age (2009) runs well, cheap to run, and owes the owner nothing. Bonus for his kids who when requiring Pappa to help with a move or buying something bulky, they can count on him delivering the goods. Good alternative to the more expensive used Kangoos, Berlingos and the ubiquitous small Ford and Holden equivalents. Starting to get rarer for sale here, unfortunately. Keep up the great content, and hope you enjoyed Bermuda. Cheers!
Have to say I love the Honda N-Box & N-Van, they just so well packaged for their size, space is brilliant in them.
LOL I have a Tyre named after me thanks Matt enjoyed the video as always
I saw a Hubnut video on the Daihatsu Tanto and whilst people may think I'm mad, vehicles that are small yet clever and characterful - in my eyes, anyway - have a lot more going for them than the vast majority of SUVs.
aww man the weather is giving summer vibes
Basically, a mid-engined..........................van!! Brilliant!!
Another great video Matt. Love your knowledge and presentation. Have a good week. Marc from Australia 🇦🇺
Makes me think of my parents nissan Serena about 25-30 yrs ago
That was the car we had before the apv!
I have to admit, as a vehicle, I actually like this.
really cool to see cars we dont get over here, enjoyed this review and would love to see similar on the channel in future.
That APV would make a great 2nd car... more likely to be seen on Hubnut's channel
Enjoyed that. It’s good seeing cars like these.
Loving the opening scene Matt. Love Bermuda 👌settling in for a great video, after a fantastic result for England v Netherlands 👌👏
Thanks for that look at alternative models and (for me) alternative weather. Great to think that your trip to Bermuda to follow up on the BMW is proving so worth while. Don't know how you find the time...
Bedford Rascal now that takes me back!! Recall driving to local car shows in the 90s and the recovery truck loaded was quicker!!! 👍
Another great content, enjoy your vacation
I have no kids but I’d love something with loads of space and practicality like this that won’t cost a fortune. I don’t want a van but don’t need to spend on an Audi q7 or range rover just to get a bit more space ❤
I actually admire this man, it's not easy building a business and or videoing for utube. Also the content is ace, I liked the time Matt reviewed a jag xtye, I have the estate version...Great stuff 🎉
Thanks
I’m currently on holiday in Bali and catching up on your videos. Over here they call them an Arena. Our legend driver has one. Great car for the small streets over here.
Thanks Matt, I think I'll get one just in case I foster some children.
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Where did the video on the Q7 go?
I'm guessing it's been taken down, possibly for a re-edit. Apparently you could see the previous owners address.
Hi Matt, Bermuda reminds me of here in Seychelles where I live difference is our speed limit on the narrow road is 40km/h, some places like our "highway" is 80km/h, though I'm 100% sure another person will just call it a "dual carriageway", we have the Suzuki APV here as well, got the chance to drive the van version and it was a manual, which belonged to the company I first worked for. For the island nations I agree with you, it's peppy enough and one of my colleagues who was a driver once told me, he never used first gear on flat roads when pulling off. Other cars I also drove when I was employed there was a Daihatsu Terios (Toyota Rush) Daihatsu Charade, Daihatsu Sirion. We also have the newer Kia Seltos, but also the Kia Sportage is also allowed here. My Aunty has the new Hyundai Creta, it is a nice car and our Hyundai i10 is slightly different than the European i10 and we also get the smaller under powered 900cc Hyundai Eon which is tinier than the Grand I10. Yeah, island nations can sometimes get odd cars that will never be genuinely allowed on UK roads, which I get is due to build quality. I've also been told at one point that we get the poorest quality car (material wise), which is very unfair to me. Interestingly however another similarity our plate number is almost the same, slight difference private car plates start with S followed by the number.
CarPark: Wuthering Heights:
Mister. Heathcliff 😅😅
Love your shows!!
All the very best,
Shaun 🦉 of New York City 🗽☕
Hi Matt, brilliant review, nice to see something different.. that’s not an SUV and the size of a small truck. Weather looks fab.
Yes lad! I live in the Caribbean but am northern chap like you (Chester) so this format of reviews from the Bermuda is perfect for me. More please
@@joeroche552 ah very nice
The dealer I worked at used to sell the Suzuki APV. They used to send a rust preventative with the cars from the factory because they'd start rusting as soon as they hit the forecourt.
It's actually a good ad to go on holiday to Bermuda. That sea looks gorgeous!!! 😂😂
Glad you managed to get a headlamp buff in there.
Great practical car but all I kept thinking was... Matt's had a shave again 😂 Thanks to you and Ste for another great video 🏝️😎 Enjoy
Much better than SUV!
Come on Matt the vehicle 🚗 i understand, and the beautiful warm location is really nice. You nearly pulled this one off but come on Matt give me a like the pink shorts 🩳 are a scream lad 😂.
I love this, its a 'That'll do' car and why not 🙂
Oh wow, the sea and the sky! 😍😍 Please, bring some nice weather back with you, Matt (just not the heatwave). It's been raining here all the time 😵💫
That backdrop on your opening comments about being in Bermuda, I swam there in 1981 whilst in the Royal Navy and big Barracuda chased me out - i was only 17 though, nearly s**t myself🤣🤣🤣
Who’s this cool customer? Ice white shoes, ice white socks with double cadet stripe. A pair of pink shorts and a T shirt with a chevron action flash. It’s a look that says sports casual”.
Good to see a MattVid where he isnt freezing to death or being rained on or windblown. Brilliant car, perfect and all that mums need for the school run, or people going shopping, or doing what 90 percent of people do most of the time, potter about. Good auto box. Take your bikes out for a run, dog walking. Most dont need more. Shame about the mpg. Enjoy the rest of your stay there. Great to see interesting new cars.
Matt, you're struggling, but thanks for filling in the gap while away.
It’s a step up from the Renault Twizy and it has AC, but not half the fun probably! Looking great in Bermuda, Matt.
Great review. I now want to own one but more so, want a holiday in Bermuda. Looks lovely😎😎
It really is!
I was there in Bermuda Mat, in 1966 as a young 17 yr &11 month old squaddie. I thought it was magic!
Ah lovely. I’d love to have seen it then
Hi Matt, firstly Bermuda looks absolutely stunning you are very lucky chap to be there secondly the little Suzuki looks quite sweet remind me of the Q Cars you find in Japan. Have a great time in beautiful Bermuda cheers Phil from Newark
It reminds of an oversized Audi A2
A few years ago we went to a wedding in Nassau in the Bahamas. The nearest source of used vehicles was the US. This resulted in buses with the passenger door opening onto the street. There were also weird Oldsmobiles used as taxis that had one door on the driver's side and two on the passenger's. Which was OK in the US of A but not in Nassau where they drive on the left.
Have a great holiday
Hi Matt, what happened to the Q7 video? Was it deleated?
Oh yeeeeees. Here’s some desirable content. Can’t wait for “Should you buy a Suzuki Celerio dualjet?”
Yes,because it will be reliable and economical.
Thank you Matt , I live in Thailand and I’ve been thinking about buying one of these ., we don’t get vans here ( we use pick ups ) and I want a small van with low load height because I rent out 125cc Scooters .. The APV is the only thing I’ve seen suitable
In Canada we do get the Toyota Venza and the Kia Seltos but no Suzukis at all anymore
Same in the US
The cars you named are popular in Indonesia where it's locally made. Avanza is especially popular with over 3 million sold in 20 years.
I love these square useful little things!!
one of my family had APV 1.5 Manual, often loaded up to 10+ passenger with cargo, yes it was cramped but even with fully loaded this car can take hill very easily, and for everyday use or highway driving also not bad
Good to be early for once!
Have to admit to being more interested in the gorgeous background than the car lol. Lucky you!! These cars are very popular in Japan. Very functional.
Just back home, Hong Kong, from Europe and it is fun driving cars you don’t see at home. In the UK we had a Kia Ceed estate and in Helsinki a Toyota Yaris. Neither are available in Hong Kong. Something else I noticed in Finland, every 4th or 5th car was an estate car, it seems SUVs are not popular there for some reason.
Something we don't usually see in the UK. Sunshiiiiine! 🤣🌞 Thanks Matt 👍
Nice review 👌
the indicator should be on that side for a right hand drive, it is the superior side. can cancel signal whilst still steering whilst changing gear.
Excellent video Matt 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it
Should make a hybrid version with all the tech for the UK market they'ed sell very well.
I think I’ve said this before Matt, ask your dad I think you’ll find the indicator stalk is on the correct side (or that’s where they always used to be 😂) BTW it’s okay to take a holiday! Don’t worry about your content just chill out, we’ll still be here when you get back 😂👊🏻👍🏻
I do like these kinds of vehicles and you see them in Asia and they do a great job, are a pleasure to use. Here in the UK traffic is faster and these types of vehicle are more liable to roll over.
Happy Holiday Matt. Couldn't tell you was in Bermuda, I have lovely sunny weather 🤣🤣 It is a nice looking car, i guess they didn't sell it in the UK due to it potentially rolling with the higher speeds.
Hi Matt, just switched on for the Q7 video. What happened to it? Love what you do, thank you for it, keep going ❤
As you know, there are a number of oddly named, oddly styled imported MPV style things in the UK…… I’m going to say the best of them is the Mazda Bongo Friendee 1995 to 2005, cos we have one…… eight seats, dual aircon, window blinds and an elevating roof..
2 litre 4 petrol, 2.5 V6 petrol, 2.5 4 turbo diesel, 2WD or 4WD, manual or Auto
They are all getting old now and their Achilles heal is corrosion…….. the Japanese don’t salt their roads and these were always meant to be Japans home market.
The mid bench seat slides back and forth, folds, removes…….. the back seat has a 50/50 split and fold sideways into the sides, or remove. The two front seats fold forward, becoming a rear facing seat. Factory or aftermarket kitchens can be bolted in making an ace weekender.
They were sold with the electric roof as a freetop or with a plain steel roof…… known in Bongo circles as a Bongo-low 🙂
Likely this very van is made in my country here. Been in production since more than 20 years I think. Here this van is sort of things of the past already.
But good find, Matt!
Looks like a great practical car Matt.
Would love you to review a Nissan Elgrand/ Toyota Alphard at some point in the uk. Same kind of vehicle just bigger and more luxurious.
I have an E51 Elgrand 3.5 v6. Astonishingly good car for money.
I'd love that, thought it was a transporter at first glance haha
Matt is dressed real smart. I will get myself those shades.
Matt great video, as you may remember Gibraltar is full with APVs … people carriers, vans and pickup / flat be versions LHD and all perfect for the confined Gibraltar streets and limited parking, been tempted to buy one myself.
Ah yes that’s right
When I was at college a mate of mine had a Bedford Rascal and had rolled it on two separate occasions, so TG probably didn't have to modify theirs for effect.
I'm not sure I will be rushing out to buy one, but I'm up for a trip to Bermuda to have a test drive. 🙂
4wd version used by NZ Post to deliver mail,parcel in rural NZ., after use bought by mountain bikers to help with getting to those extreme tracks.
In Antigua we get the car transporter ship from Japan. It comes through the Panama Canal, turns left to Trinidad, and then drops off cars to each island up the chain. 90% of the cars are bog-standard base spec, with the odd posh one for politicians/civil servant with a driver. I've also had some from South America, again base spec. I miss the old 70 series Land Cruisers with the V8.
Nice video thanks Matt ......brings back memories of when I lived in Bermuda as this was one of my company vehicles .....albeit van based and manual
I wish you did a separate channel as a travel vlogger ......I like your no nonsense honest down to earth style and dry sense of humour
Would have loved a Bermuda one from you
I’m in Scotland most sun av seen all year. Matt the man with the van 🚐
The Super Carry (another version was called the Landy and available in 4wd which could wind up some Defender owners..) was replaced by the Solio series which looks like a Kei car but is wider with a 1.2 litre engine. What you have is the next size up and one of a number of interesting Suzukis we don't get in the UK (and the range gets even smaller now they've canned the Ignis and Jimny, etc - all seems a bit bonkers).
The rear floor is super high because it has a full ladder chassis underneath. There are cargo and pickup variants of this.
nice video, the Suzuki APV is basically an Ronseal car from what you are saying
Happy birthday Matt, hopefully enjoying the sun..😎
Thanks