Engineering:Suzuki Xbee

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Short description: Subcompact crossover SUV
Suzuki Xbee
Suzuki Xbee (MN71S, pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerSuzuki
ProductionDecember 2017 – present
AssemblyJapan: Makinohara, Shizuoka (Sagara plant)
Body and chassis
ClassCrossover city car
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
  • Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
  • Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
PlatformHEARTECT
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain12-volt mild hybrid
Battery3-Ah lithium-ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,435 mm (95.9 in)
Length3,760 mm (148.0 in)
Width1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Height1,705 mm (67.1 in)
uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight960–1,030 kg (2,116–2,271 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 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. Instead, the larger Xbee uses the HEARTECT platform that is shared with the second-generation Ignis and third-generation Solio.[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 7 km/h (4 mph) when engaged.[4]

A lightly facelifted model was unveiled on 13 July 2022.[5][6] This model received redesigned alloy wheels and a front grille with a central, double chrome bar, while the colors were changed and equipment levels changed somewhat. From December 2023, responding to new legal requirements, the Xbee was fitted with a reversing camera.[7]

2025 facelift

The Xbee received a major facelift in October 2025 with a boxier appearance. The interior was also refreshed with new dashboard, steering wheel, digital instrument cluster, door panels, instrument cluster, seat upholstery and additional electronic parking brake for the top model. The powertrain was also changed to a naturally aspirated 1.2 L Z12E engine and combined to a CVT, shared with Swift and Solio.[8]

Powertrain

Model Engine/motor Displacement/type Power Torque Transmission Year
MN71S K10C
turbo I3
+
WA05A ISG
1.0 L
+
12-volt MHEV
99 PS (73 kW; 98 hp) at 5,500 rpm
+
3.1 PS (2.3 kW; 3.1 hp) at 1,000 rpm
150 N⋅m (15.3 kg⋅m; 111 lb⋅ft) at 1,700–4,000 rpm
+
50 N⋅m (5 kg⋅m; 37 lb⋅ft) at 100 rpm
6-speed automatic 2017–2025
MND1S Z12E
I3
+
WA06D ISG
1.2 L
+
12-volt MHEV
80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) at 5,700 rpm
+
3.1 PS (2.3 kW; 3.1 hp) at 1,100 rpm
108 N⋅m (11.0 kg⋅m; 79.7 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm
+
60 N⋅m (6 kg⋅m; 44 lb⋅ft) at 100 rpm
CVT 2025–present

Sales

Year Japan[9]
2017 1,586
2018 30,624
2019 24,108
2020 15,546
2021 12,401
2022 12,315
2023 13,356
2024 12,592

See also

  • List of Suzuki vehicles

References

  1. Bruce, Chris (2017-12-27). "Suzuki Xbee Is The Quirky, AWD Hybrid Crossover You Can't Have". US: Motorsport Network. https://www.motor1.com/news/225530/suzuki-xbee-production-japan/. 
  2. "45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017". Japan: Suzuki. https://www.suzuki.co.jp/car/entertainment/motorshow/2017/exhibition/x_bee.html. 
  3. Tomioka, Ko (2017-12-27). "スズキ「クロスビー」はデカハスラーにあらず" (in Japanese). Japan: Toyo Keizai. https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/202766. 
  4. Takahashi, Mitsuru (2019-03-23). "【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!" (in Japanese). Japan: Recruit Marketing Partners. https://www.carsensor.net/contents/market/category_1491/_63924.html. 
  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. 2022-07-13. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
  6. Monsod, Travis (2022-07-14). "2023 Suzuki Xbee looks perfect for Metro Manila streets". Philippines: AutoIndustriya.com. https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/2023-suzuki-xbee-looks-perfect-for-metro-manila-streets.html. 
  7. "スズキがアルトやクロスビーなどを一部仕様変更して発売。価格も改定". Web Motor Magazine. 2023-11-21. https://web.motormagazine.co.jp/_ct/17668188. 
  8. "スズキ、小型乗用車 新型「クロスビー」を発売" (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki. 2 October 2025.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  9. "スズキ クロスビー 新車販売台数/売れ行きと生産状況は?". https://id-information.co.jp/kuruma/xbee_hanbaidaisu.