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The Splash to save ChangHe

2008-08-16T06:54:00.000-07:00

The Splash to save ChangHe

In France, Suzuki relies on the Splash for a happy new year. In China, ChangHe, who will produce for Suzuki plays squarely its survival.

Everything seemed simple: Aviation Industry Corporation II would merge with I Aviation Industry to form a "Chinese Airbus." To better concentrate on aeronautics, he would resell the two manufacturers that they have Hafei (promised DongFeng) and ChangHe.

As often happens in China, negotiations takes longer. Worse: With the merger between aerospace companies, the Executive Aviation Industry Corporation II has been replaced and we must resume negotiations to zero with new people. It falls ill for Peugeot partner Dongfeng, which had produced "a small car" (107? 1007?) At Hafei.
On the side of ChangHe, time is serious, because the debts are abyssal. Failure means the company can not keep up with market growth and it enters the spiral of marginalization.

Meanwhile, Suzuki had sold the Splash in China. His partner, ChangAn, seemed best placed to produce it. It thus replace the Alto. Finally, it ChangHe, the other partner Suzuki, which has stalled in extremis the timbale. A curious choice, probably dictated "on top". For ChangHe is a shot in the arm. ChangAn Suzuki enrage and can only hope a possible merger of its two partners, to stop this cacophony.

The Splash of ChangHe-Suzuki (below) will obviously be similar to that sold in France.

20 years ago: Suzuki Vitara

2008-08-11T06:53:00.000-07:00

20 years ago: Suzuki Vitara

Until then the 4 x 4 was compact and utility gross stripping, a Niva. In rural style away or badly shaved and ways of movers associated with the genre, the Vitara will conquer the female and city centres.
The recipe looks simple, yet it was necessary to think about it. A few centimetres in length from less than 205, but a width which bases the vehicle. A plastic shaped by the air time more than in the wind dunes or ruts.

The optical trapezoidal while the lighthouse round is the rule. An interior away from the atmosphere and shovel plate désensablement. Add to that a more flexible than 1600cm3 powerful, independent front wheels and coil springs for comfort acceptable, the Vitara is no competitor to its launch. And contrary to appearances, it is effective in any field. The 4 x 4 multiple designations-the Vitara, Escudo, Sidekick-will be broadcast by Geo or Pontiac under the name Tracker in North America.
It was not until 1990 that he made his first steps in Europe under the brand name Santana in France. At the time of quotas limiting to 3% sales of Japanese vehicles, Spanish is firmly installed in France. Available in 3-door and convertible, the Vitara is trading at a price of a Civic 1.6i16 with which the heart of the client balance. The following year, Suzuki resumed its importation into France and launches 5-door version, Suzuki badge this time rather than Santana. Called Mobile on certain market, it nearly 4 meters. Success and indisputable forerunner, the Vitara is quite afford, V6, Diesel and even the Pike's Peak…

But since 1994, the Rav4 "Fun Cruiser" it will follow suit and take the leadership in this new market of 4 x 4 leisure…
20 years after its introduction, the Vitara is always produced by Santana in a barely disguised form, and distributed in France by MAM. Re in 2006, it was sold last year with a 1.6 hdi Peugeot.

Suzuki Cappuccino

2008-07-31T06:48:00.000-07:00

Test retro: Suzuki Cappuccino

It is very rare that a name summarizes exactly the car in which it is attached. The Suzuki Cappuccino is one of those very special cases. A diminutive which evokes both a sweet, endearing nickname, and a dose of caffeine, this applies directly to this little roadster addictive.

The Cappuccino was born at the turn of 90 years in this blessed period where the Japanese automobile industry, reflecting the atmosphere that permeated the hedonistic Japan then at the height of a financial bubble which was rained torrents yen on the country, came out masterpiece (Honda NSX) piece (Nissan Skyline GT-R R32) classic (JZA80 Supra Toyota, Mazda RX-7 FD3S, the list goes on and widely as good).

Suzuki_Cappucino_2.jpgC 'is the answer Suzuki, with its own weapons, the Mazda MX-5. A car pure pleasure, but designed in compliance with the regulations Kei, an area of expertise manufacturer of Hamamatsu with Daihatsu, which is the king of all these small cars. through tax preferences and a perfect adaptation to the urban maze that is modern Japan, are taking an increasingly large share of the market.

And as the MX-5 is a modern interpretation of the Lotus Elan, we can also apply an interpretation to the British Suzuki, despite a name from transalpine physical and a Dodge Viper at 1 / 2. By the way, our neighbors across the Channel were the only European to claim and receive a few copies in the second part of the career of the Cappuccino. The latter, one might say, takes things where Austin Healey Sprite / MG Midget had left: 3.29 m roadster motor before longitudinal 3-cylinder in-line to 657 cm3 with a turbocharger, transmission to the rear wheels via a manual 5-speed. At a time when any city makes over 100 hp without even trying, the power of 64 horses result is not impressive well, that's for sure, but the weight is only 679 kg…

Peaking at 1.18 m with its hardtop, it was first difficult to believe that we will be able to fit in this model reduced by 1.39 m wide which is irresistibly think the cars pedals Children This is even before he touched the doorknob the first smile of an experience that will have others, many others. But no, we returned without major efforts in the passenger or you are caught by a bucket-like leather to the old, heavily padded, well cushioned between the transmission tunnel that divides the passenger door and, by the glass when you are contemplating the knees of bipèdes surrounding the car.

Suzuki_Cappucino_3.jpgL 'seat is particularly low and gives the world a vision that appears only in the authentic sports. Setting eyes on the bolts rims of trucks passing makes philosopher on the fragility of the human condition, and reinforces the conviction that we must enjoy life while there is still time. It falls well as the Cappuccino is made for it, it is a promise we made it immediately through the account-which turns the red zone, area of pleasures to come, begins the fascinating figure of 8500 rpm . Second frank smile.

The engine s'ébroue without drama when contact is made, not particularly strong, but something in the depths of the passenger, unless the entire body, vibrates loudly resonates with idle. It is the retro effect of this test of a car plus all young and anyway had never wanted a prestige GT, we had understood. The direction that has lost its assistance (in accordance with the technical details, she had to theoretically have a moment of its existence) sought arm truck driver, a comic effect for one unit of this size, but the microscopic dimensions make it possible to avoid much of manoeuvres, which makes it essentially irrelevant.

Once pointed in the right direction, it is time to unleash the fury of the 3-cylinder under the carpet long (everything is relative) cover. I see that laugh. They are wrong. It is good that this fury, the howling of 9000 trs minutes before gearshift, the turbo light flashing, bitumen scrolling within reach en route to 100 km / h, l 'Experience is absolutely juicy. Because this is not the speed or power that counts, but the impression that speed or that power. That is the secret of Cappuccino. Wedged in his small cabin, on the ground, arms stretched to the steering wheel is the ultimate simulator sports car, better than any console last generation.

And the sensations continue lorsqu'arrive the first turn. The direction, takes off is, once the party, perfect. Directe, strong, it points perfectly suit the car superbly. Well, let's be clear, big curves drift to accélerateur it remain virtual. The small Suzuki does not know how, at least not in its original definition, which does not prevent it from holding its role of sports roadster with great aplomb. It is never a dull moment in a Cappuccino, if one cares to take the route less straight line from point A to point B.

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On a practical level, there is a hard top clever (no canvas hood, too complicated and cumbersome), dismantled in 4 parts, which allows to drive T Roof, Targa or completely décapoté according to the mood of the moment. The elements fall into the trunk, which is then filled them completely. They therefore prefer: 1) watching the weather before leaving or 2) find a thicket on the roadside to conceal its roof and look back later (I tested it for you). With what, and released the trunk is surprisingly usable, in particular through the spot saved by using a spare cake, one of the first of its kind. If one adds up reasonable in the passenger compartment, which welcomed as a scientific experiment two escogriffes blog auto between Tokyo and Twin Ring Motegi (and back) with enough space for them, nor does pacsent s'entretuent past the 50th kilometer, it takes is a small miracle of space efficiency.

And the best, in these times of scarce and expensive oil, one discovers the passage at the pump. Even after playing the departure of Grand Prix at each red light and Targa Fiorio in Japanese laces, the little 3-cylinder, despite all its efforts, is a small drinker and full is made for a price considerably lower than that of a compact banal.

Suzuki_Cappucino_5.jpgLa Cappuccino is definitive proof that this is not the size that counts, but how to use them. A success in all respects that, unfortunately, Suzuki, Honda with the Beat and Mazda with Autozam AZ-1 (also developed by Suzuki), did not want to continue after the first generation to finish his career in 1997. Only Daihatsu took the helm with the Copen, who also attractive as it is, is significantly compared to the decaffeinated cappuccino. However, with oil flies and restrictions increasingly tight on the movement, Cappuccino format appears as an ideal. A revival is it preventable? I think not. This is only a matter of time. It would be criminal to let a magic formula pleasure of this caliber to sleep in the filing by the running time. Pending this resurrection, Cappuccino of the last century is a fantastic toy, found for a mouthful of bread (or a bowl of rice to local) on auction sites Japanese. In France, another pair of sleeves, but my little finger tells me that the mission is not impossible, especially if you venture on the other side of the Channel.

Suzuki Splash, made in Hungary, sold in Japan

2008-06-01T04:05:00.001-07:00

Suzuki Splash, made in Hungary, sold in Japan

To cope with market demand without penalizing Japanese markets crucial to the mark, is now the Hungarian plant of the mark which will produce the Splash to feed the Japanese archipelago.

Indeed, if it is the original factory Indian Maruti-Suzuki which would provide the Japanese market, Suzuki has changed his gun shoulder to also meet demand in India, and doubtless enjoy and d ' greater availability of the plant in Esztergom. The Splash is a rare (only with the Avensis?) Japanese brand cars manufactured in Europe and exported to Japan…

Suzuki Concept SX4t Review

2008-06-01T04:04:00.002-07:00

Suzuki Concept SX4t

Suzuki calls with a success for the less restricted for the moment a car in the WRC based on the SX4, also known in Europe through its alter ego the Fiat Sedici, but has not yet put on the market version that closely resembles or by far the race car although it regularly whisper in the Japanese press that the thing is planned. In the USA, where Suzuki SX4 boasts a dynamic temperament at least if not really sports, the manufacturer has decided not to wait and promotes cars increasingly powerful on the basis of small crossover japono - Italian-Hungarian.

Suzuki Concept SX4t Review
After having commissioned a concept based on the SX4 with the tuner California Road Race Motorsports at the Salon of Chicago in 2007 (a concept that we had indeed failed, nostra culpa), Suzuki recidivism with the same partner for a SX4t, t indicating the presence of a turbocharger bolted on the 4-cylinder 2l and bringing power to 221 horses. The engine hood is carbon and 17-inch wheels give a more commensurate with the power claimed, while bucket seats took place inside a sport steering wheel and pedals inevitable aluminium perforated.

Suzuki Swift by HKS Review

2008-06-01T04:04:00.001-07:00

Suzuki Swift by HKS

After the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, the Japanese attack on HKS the Suzuki Swift and give it a sporting look.

The engine is original, however, she received many elements carbon front and rear spoiler, rear spoiler, low cash, mirrors and hood. In addition, HKS offers 18-inch rims Advan RC-III to climb on Yokohama 215. Various preparations on the chassis, brakes and suspensions are proposed.

Is it that someone will dare to mount a kit HKS on a Swift powder?

NY Autoshow 2008: Suzuki Kizashi 3

2008-06-01T04:03:00.001-07:00

NY Autoshow 2008: Suzuki Kizashi 3

As agreed Suzuki has thus revealing the final part of his trilogy of concepts, announcing its future sedan, in this case Kizashi 3. His presentation at the show in New York has therefore coincided with the official announcement of its formal production in 2010, to allow Suzuki to arrive on the segment of sedans with great pomp.

After a few rumours going in this direction we know today that this concept is not new hybrid, but with a powerful V6 DOHC 3.6-L and 300ch directly from the competition and Suzuki incurred in the WRC. This sedan has 4-wheel drive and a 6-speed box.

And if its overall design and its proportions are much wiser than the Kizashi 1 in particular is that this concept number 3 is probably the one closest to the model series to come. In this respect its measurements are a good indication of what will be the sedan Suzuki 5 seats, which measure by 4.65 m long and 1.90 m wide.

The wheels brushed aluminum 21-inch pavement tire 255/30 strengthen its aggressive and sporty side, along with his painting a chrome soberly called "grey Kizashi." You can also consult the mini site set up by Suzuki for all the details concerning this new Kizashi.

Kizashi in Japanese means "something big will happen", that is all we wish the future sports sedan Suzuki.

Suzuki Splash Review & Crash Test

2008-06-01T04:00:00.000-07:00

Suzuki Splash: 4-star crash test

Suzuki was one of the last manufacturers to have the results about the crash test conducted by an independent body EuroNCAP. The Suzuki Splash, a model derived from the Swift, has a good record with four stars.

After the first ticket in the morning detailing the scores of new Kangoo, following the recent results of the test EuroNCAP crash test with the Japanese Suzuki Splash. Regarding the protection of adults is a score of four stars out of five distributed to the maximum. The Splash is not splosh in this sector (easy I admit). Ditto for the protection of children: 3 stars and a note in the middle referring to vehicles in this segment. Best result, always based on the average vehicle segment, for the clash with pedestrians 3 stars (4). The design of the front bumper has been put forward by the experts in charge of rating as excellent crash in the lower limbs.

Suzuki Kizashi 3 2008

2008-04-15T02:30:00.000-07:00

Suzuki Kizashi 3 2008

Suzuki Kizashi 3 Sedan:

Suzuki presented in New York, the last of its three concepts of luxury sports then called Kizashi 3 ago. This model is a new interpretation of the Japanese home of a luxury car, not because Suzuki specializes in large cars. The Kizashi 3 is the first since Suzuki, large and with a luxurious interior. Which will be for the North American market, for now. Here the Japanese brand risks launch a car with features that customers have never seen.

The engine is a 3.6 liter V6 300 hp associated with the drive system overall mark of the intelligent home. Suzuki has been used to design Kizashi 3, elements of many brands, such as the grid is a mixture of Audi and Volkswagen, lenses that are very similar to the new Hyundai coupe Genesis, and so on. But despite this, the car is well done, and properly designed with a style drawing attention at all times in the streets. But this will happen if it stays the car production. I find it enjoyable to drive, despite its lack of identity.

The Kizashi appear as car production, in the lounge of Tokyo in October. Here the Japanese company will put all the chips to its new model that becomes part of a segment never before explored by Suzuki.

Suzuki SXForce Concept:

The Japanese brand presented in several places, his version of the SX4 tuning, called SXForce. This model was introduced for the first time in EMS, in 2007 and later was hanging on every saloon. Until now arriving in New York, where Suzuki redisplays tuning their future production.

The Suzuki SXForce this in the rear seats equipped with a stereo-Rockford Fosgate. Besides its engine has changed, where now it has 255 hp Turbo, a new suspension, 18-inch wheels, brakes of 355 mm with six-piston calipers, and pieces of carbon fibre. The small car Suzuki has received many changes, which emphasizes its large front air intakes, a wing, wheels, a black applied in capot, mirrors black, located above than usual and a cut of the bottom rear of the car, which gives a drafter of the same.

Suzuki pleased by the Indian audience a new sedan

2008-04-05T07:35:00.001-07:00

Suzuki pleased by the Indian audience a new sedan

The company currently K Suzuki hit in "sedanstvo". First debuted dors option SX4 models, and recently, at the motor show in New York, was shown a concept Kizashi 3, which in the future will receive residence permits partner. Not left behind and residents of India - the Japanese have prepared them for the new version.

Of course, it is much more modest than impressive Kizashi 3. This sedanchik based Small Swift. He was named Maruti Suzuki DZire. On the technical filling not reported anything yet, but probably will receive machine known 1.3 - litre 88 - a strong motor gasoline and diesel volume of 1.2 litre capacity and 76 "horses". This will be done at the plant handsome in India, owned by Suzuki and the government. By the way, there is this model and developed.

Pay for the large "backpack" will rear Euro 1200 compared with hetchbekom Swift. Competitors will avtomobilchika Renault Logan and Tata Indigo. But outside of India DZire hardly Pop - in the remaining markets rear covers Suzuki SX4 Sedan.

Suzuki pripasla for New York, another concept-car

2008-03-25T06:57:00.000-07:00

Suzuki pripasla for New York, another concept-car

Suzuki of the Japanese seem to obsmotrelis kinoshnyh trilogy, and decided that might not worse. Therefore, the Motor Show in Detroit that its doors in March, they have to bring a third series of concept-kara Kizashi. In the meantime, gave look at the design sketches.

This time Kizashi will sedan as its first incarnation, and - even like a sedan, rather than on the wagon or hatchback. Prototype again is not small, that the company is very unusual. Is still run into a series of large car?

Actually, this is all there is to say about the car - even for scarce technical data Japanese were not generous. Is that said - third of the concept will last. Therefore remains to wait for 20 March, when the exhibition opens, and look at Kizashi.

2007: Suzuki Kizashi Concept

2008-03-06T08:51:00.000-08:00

The Frankfurt Motor Show 2007: Suzuki Kizashi Concept
Suzuki Company, presented in Frankfurt playing muscle universal concept called Kizashi, according to preliminary data, which should arrive in the series and enter the space of the European markets earlier than 2010.

Universal Kizashi who is a representative of "the middle class", submitted to 4.65 m in length, imagination-ekslyuzivnym body design and a complete set of luxury saloon (expected). Under the hood was placed universals 2.0 - litre turbo-diesel unit with a direct injection system. The power transfer is effected by means of hydraulic six-speed transmission for a full drive, which in effect assume 21 - inch disks with the dimension of tyres at 225.

Peering into the future, the company Suzuki also announced that in the plans is the development of universal hybrid propulsion device based on the diesel engine, which should be ready for the series in 2011.

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Buying Suzuki SX4

2008-03-04T04:15:00.000-08:00

Dmitry known especially buying Suzuki SX4

23 August ordered Suzuki SX4 in two saloons: "Avtokay" and "SIMbus" (names changed vendors that there was no advertising). And there, and there managers denied in the drafting of the treaty, just recorded phone in my notebook: Will supplies - will call.

In one of these salons have issued a price list with prices set in nu A week later call from "Avtokaya" and said that there is a machine that you ordered, only all-. For money - $ 24850. Asked: is it possible to pay the dollar. The response that without problems. I came in the salon, looked at the car, "drayvanul".

Car very pleased. No price is very different from the proposal of another salon. This, I told the manager, he asked me to contact the speaker so passenger compartment, where I was offered the same machine, but cheaper at USD 1450 By phone price confirmed, but "manager" Avtokaya said that can install equipment that I bought, for free, at the fact that I know the place, where to buy cheap (warehouse they had not worked).

Of the equipment, I just bought an alarm, and I vparili without the "bell". In the end, a senior manager came and said that pattern. equipment he has no right to set free. In short: I really felt for one dollar rate translated into rubles, and after I said that the dollar will pay, translated back into dollars. In the end, the sum of 25555 came out. Back translate into rubles - show me the account for six with something rubles. I am astonished at their 400 cu commission, broke a contract and Aarseth from there.

Two weeks later, I phoned from "SIMbusa" and said: "Come to contract". In general, now going by car, bought in "SIMbuse". It is like a car. Negative found only in elektrousilitele and engine noise. Otherwise no problem with the car.

The Suzuki Kizashi 3 could be presented in New York with a propellant V8

2008-02-23T02:46:00.001-08:00

The Suzuki Kizashi 3 could be presented in New York with a propellant V8

This is only a rumor, but it may be stronger than at first thought. We know that its most direct rival, Hyundai, has in hand the new Genesis and the new V8 Coupe, which also could bring a propellant of this style. Clearly, a model of its kind in his rival would not give very good omens, especially if they themselves (Suzuki) do not yet have a model to be addressed.

So while there is talk of a third version of the prototype presented by the Korean manufacturer not too long ago, that this time would be the Suzuki Kizashi 3. Theoretically should be presented as a saloon large, but we do not know what will appear. The second version of Kizashi was a crossover, and the first (photo) a kind of saloon-coupé large. What about this version?

As a final point, this Kizashi it plans to go to production. At least the latter is the most sounds.

Suzuki Splash, prices for Spain

2008-02-23T02:45:00.000-08:00

Suzuki Splash, prices for Spain

Suzuki has published prices Splash for the Spanish market. The Suzuki Splash is a small people carrier that is quite similar to Opel Agila, a collaborative effort between the two marks. Its manufacturing is done in the Suzuki plant in Hungary near the Suzuki Swift and Fiat Sedici.

As advancement for some time, initially, will be available with a total of three engines, two petrol and one diesel. The petrol engines are 1.0 and 1.2 of 65 CV of 86 hp, while the 1.3 DDiS diesel is a 75-hp. All are associated with a gearbox manual five-speed and can be associated only 1.2 to 86 hp engine of an optional four-speed automatic.

Then the price list:
Splash 1.0 GL 9,995 euros
Splash 1.0 GLS 11,285 euros
Splash 1.2 GLS 12,295 euros
Splash 1.2 GLS Aut. 13,195 euro
Splash 1.3 GL Diesel 12,995 euros
Splash 1.3 GLS Diesel 13,995 euros

Suzuki thoroughly prepared for the Tokyo motor show

2008-02-07T08:41:00.000-08:00

Suzuki thoroughly prepared for the Tokyo motor show

At the annual Japanese Suzuki Motor vysadit numerous infantrymen. The role of leader on the concept will Kizashi 2. Just behind pristroitsya heavy artillery, in the person of the truck truck X-Head. The spy alert and play a little Palette. A transportation will "matrioshka" named SSC.

SSC - something resembling a bus distant future, which includes passengers instead of a two-twins strange inhabitants. Everyone PIXY name, and they are on a massive defeat for the citizens.

But seriously, the "babies" PIXY - a three mobile capsule, which can take on board, and only one person can drive to where the road is closed for the module SSC (Suzuki Sharing Coach). Sgodyatsya these "dead" for entertainment and walks. By the way, they moved a little faster than human foot. But from what the Japanese have not told. Perhaps PIXY move makes electricity.

A bit of information and train SSC. Managed by it directly from inside the capsule PIXY and driven with the help of electric motors located in each of the wheels. Interestingly, as "uterus" can be used not only minivenopodbny SSC, but also a sports module SSF, as well as boat SSJ. However, as are the last two, yet unknown. It should await the opening of the Tokyo showroom, which will be held in late October.

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Suzuki has prepared for Americans a new pickup.

2008-02-03T01:44:00.000-08:00

What is required, if it is necessary to be rubbed in trust to inhabitants of the USA? Well, at least to possess a pickup. Here at Suzuki it was not to this day, therefore Americans avoided the company, attach in it a finger. It was necessary to a management of the Japanese brand to be accepted to creation of the car with the type of a body most favorite in States. The first, that have made in Suzuki - have addressed for the help to Nissan. Those to refuse to neighbors did not become and have suggested to use a platform of model Frontier (in Russia it is known as Navara). And if to be more exact, Japanese simply overkill appearance and an interior yes have hung up the emblems. Turned out named Suzuki Equator.

Will collect the car at factory Nissan in the city of Smyrna (Smyrna), the State of Massachusetts. On it the information on a novelty runs low. Details become known in February when the premiere of a pickup on the international motor show in Chicago will take place.

Suzuki pleased by the Los Angeles concept for Capo.

2008-01-01T10:26:00.000-08:00

Active Sports strangely fashionable and popular phenomenon. Around the world, gaily skiers, snowboarders, not behind them and pokoriteli sea waves. Naturally, this could not take advantage and the car manufacturers who produce special versions of their machines for Hunters for the adrenaline. Among them, and joined Suzuki.

Japanese bring in the Los Angeles-based Makai kontsept-kar sedanchika Suzuki SX4 Sport. The word Makai, by the way, the language of Hawaiian Aboriginal liberal means "to the sea." When there than Hawaii and salted ocean waves? Thus it is clearly plyazhno-serferskuyu machine direction.

Bright orange color, a unique body elements stylish silver arc behind the seats and, of course, a couple surfboards. The people on the beach accurately assess. Just what then 19-inch wheels with tires nizkoprofilnoy?
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Frankfurt motorshow 2007: Suzuki Kizashi Concept

2007-12-12T04:30:00.001-08:00

Suzuki Company, presented a concept of playing in Frankfurt muscle Kizashi touring under the name, which according to preliminary data should arrive in the series and enter the spacious European markets at the earliest in 2010.

Wagon Kizashi who is a representative of "the middle class", presented by 4.65 meters in length, and body design neordinarno-ekslyuzivnym luxurious salon of Acquisition (expected). By touring the hood was placed 2,0-liter turbo-dizelny machine with a system of direct injection. Power transfer is effected by means of six sekventalnoy gearbox for a full drive, which in effect assuming 21-inch discs with tires dimensionality at 225.

Looking to the future, Suzuki company also announced that plans are touring with the development of hybrid propulsion device based on diesel, which should be ready by the series already in 2011.

LA Auto Show: With the Suzuki Makai for surfing.

2007-12-02T07:49:00.000-08:00

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, of course, was for the surfers to. Suzuki shows why his new concept Makai that space for two surfboards on the roof. The contrast between the bright orange and silver body approaches a stings the eye immediately. The 19-inch wheels and wider tires provide for the sporty touch of Strandflitzers.

Colored brake, LED-Hauptscheinwerfer and a sports exhaust will round off the whole thing. From the roof was only a surfboard makers left in the rear, however, that it has a Notverdeck. The four occupants may also have one in the seats verbautes ventilation system with a good look and sound the next wave breaker package. If they do not find something, helps a navigation system like ....

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Suzuki Kizashi

2007-10-28T02:31:00.000-07:00

Suzuki Frankfurt presenting a new concept that breaks with the traditional with the new D segment to begin production in 2010. Call Kizashi, this concept is the first attempt by a model rather than the "chic" that the firm prepares for a later date. Curiously, the Suzuki lineup consists of small models and SUVs compact, measuring 4.63m in length and with tires 21-inch, it appears that the model was too broad.

But despite its large size, the car is driven by an economic engine 2.0L four-cylinder turbo, which is sent to all four wheels.

The new Kizashi take many technological breakthroughs to be developed at the end of the decade, while on the other hand this is thinking in the development of a new transmission hybrida, according to Suzuki.

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Segment of the crossovers

2007-10-28T02:30:00.000-07:00

The Hall of Tokyo was the perfect setting for this Suzuki's successor Concept Kizashi which was introduced in the past Hall Frankurt. The new version is now known simply as Kizashi2, as his predecessor will be a future that expected green light to be sent to production.

The difference between one and another concept is very simple, while the first Kizashi account with a half-size sport, the new version, but it will be sporting Similarly, the size is part of the big difference as part Segment of the crossovers.

The power that gives life to this new model comes from an engine V6 3.6 liter, which is associated with a gearbox six-speed automatic. If approved as such, it also plans a hybrid version electricity, as part of the production.

Moreover, new concepts Suzuki include the new X-Head Concept, which is a very utilitarian futuristic also have to Palette MPV and the car transport personnel Pixy + CSS.

And as to complement its production line, also showed the new Suzuki Wagon R + and compact Hatch SX4.

Suzuki prepares concept X-Head capable of overcoming road

2007-10-21T02:38:00.000-07:00

At the starting this month in Tokyo autoshow Suzuki company plans to show a series of recent developments, one of which will become a concept SUV X-Head massive multi-car with a fairly brutalnoy appearance.

In an unusual familiarity with the vehicle first obraschaesh attention to the bold and somewhat rude design, emphasizing the ability of the car off. And if for a moment forget that our conceptual design, the quality matt black plastic, which otdelana machine, and LED optics capable of surprise.

When the framers tried to interior design to the fullest game with the letter X theme present in the name of the passenger compartment-layout and the front panels, seat belts and safety chetyrehtochechnye all bear this imprint, so beloved creators large and heavy machinery, the letter.

Multifunctional back X-Head concept can easily be transformed into a variety of needs in the bodywork can collect goods or by installing a special Shades, drawn from the car Rescue car.

According to preliminary information, Suzuki X-Head will be equipped with a full drive, and 1,4-liter propulsion unit.

Updated: More pics of Suzuki’s Kizashi Concept

2007-10-10T08:48:00.000-07:00

Suzuki has unveiled a new shooting-break concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which the carmaker claims will lead to a new D-segment model set to enter production in 2010. The concept is called the Kizashi and if it ever makes it to showrooms it will be Suzuki’s first attempt at developing a more upscale model. Currently, Suzuki’s lineup consists of small budget models and compact SUVs.

The new concept measures 4.63m in length and rides on 21in wheels. Despite its larger proportions, it’s powered by an economical 2.0L four-cylinder turbodiesel with drive sent to all four wheels. Suzuki is reportedly developing a new hybrid drivetrain and the production version of the Kizashi is expected to debut the new technology when it arrives at the end of the decade.

2008 Suzuki SX4 WRC

2007-10-01T07:32:00.000-07:00

SUZUKI held tarmac tests for the SX4 WRC early June in southern Europe. The European tests already started in April, but this was the full-fledged start of the tarmac tests.

The SX4 WRC brought in for testing was further evolved from the earlier prototype design; in fact, its specifications are already close to what is planned to be fielded in this season’s WRC test entry.

2008 Suzuki SX4 WRC

Through five days of driving tests, the team confirmed the performance and reliability of the improved machine; then in the course of the next five days worked on refining the basic settings of each component to find further performance upgrades.

The course selected for the latest round of testing had a technical layout with big ups and downs and successive tight corners, but the SX4 WRC demonstrated stable performance without encountering any significant troubles, both through low-to-mid-speed corners and on high-speed runs.

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Nobuhiro Tajima, President of SUZUKI SPORT said “The machine is shaping up to an extent that I think it’s competitive, to quite a degree. But our rivals’ machines are also evolving to be faster and stronger, so we need to make sure we find even more speed and performance for our car.

That’s why we’ve decided to move up our schedule and try and see if we could incorporate into our test-entry 2007 model the specs originally intended for the 2008-entry model. We really need to go to such distance to have a fighting chance in the WRC.

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We’ve taken the time in Japan and Europe for thoroughgoing improvement and testing, and now our improved machine is showing very good performance in the tarmac tests. Corsica is just a few months away, and we’ll be working to steadily improve and bring our machine to top shape so we can hope to show some fast rally driving.”