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produced by the Japanese

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since December 2017 to be sold exclusively in Japan.

Overview

The Xbee made its world premiere at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Although being similar in styling to the

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, they do not share the same mechanical parts. It uses the

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that is shared with the second-generation Ignis and third-generation Solio instead. The Xbee is only available with a

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powertrain coupled to a 6-speed

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with paddle shifters. The

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model is also equipped with hill descent control, which limits the speed to a steady when engaged. has t a powerful pickup The

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ed model was unveiled on 13 July 2022. Suzuki XBEE HYBRID MZ (DAA-MN71S-CBZK-J) rear.jpg, Xbee Hybrid MZ (MB71S, pre-facelift) Suzuki XBEE HYBRID MX (DAA-MN71S-CBXK-JH) interior.jpg, Interior

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