We think the Suzuki S-Presso is one of the most tailor-made vehicles for Metro Manila traffic. Its small size, peppy 1.0-liter engine, and extra ground clearance makes it an ideal car for navigating through potholed roads, tight parking spots, and heavy traffic.

After initially offering its lineup with a 5-speed manual, Suzuki Philippines is ready to offer customers its most affordable hatchback without a third pedal. Yes, the S-Presso in the country has a new variant with the Auto Gear Shift (AGS) – an automated manual transmission.

The announcement came in the form of a social media post on Suzuki Philippines' official Facebook page, with the AGS variant now serving as the top-spec model in the S-Presso lineup. Customers can now place their reservations at any of Suzuki's 71 dealerships in the Philippines.

Aside from the new transmission, the S-Presso AGS also has an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), plus the Engine Auto Stop Start (EASS) system and Hill Hold Control (HHC) that we first saw in the bigger Celerio AGS hatchback that was launched last year. Inside, it also gets a new generation display audio that is equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

The S-Presso's 1.0-liter, three-cylinder Dualjet engine produces 67 PS at 5500 rpm and 90 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm.

Prices of the 2023 Suzuki S-Presso are as follows:

2023 Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL AGS – PHP 660,000

2023 Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL MT – PHP 620,000

2023 Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 Special Edition – PHP 588,000