Suzuki Kizashi 3

Kizashi 3 foreshadows a four-door sports sedan that will join the lineup as Suzuki's flagship in 2010. Though much of Suzuki's current product lineup was designed by Daewoo or General Motors, we know their own designers can come up with great small cars -- if they do as well with the production version of the Kizashi 3, Suzuki could become a major player. About time.

Suzuki X-Head concept

This is yet another concept Suzuki is planning to unveil in Tokyo in a little over two week's time. According to Suzuki, the X-Head concept 'is a cross-utility vehicle that offers unprecedented possibilities', but it's also one that the automaker is likely to build for the US market, our insider source tells us.

Judging from the image, the show car is imposing, with a square utiliarian design reflecting rough-road performance and toughness. Building on the Jimny and Grand Vitara's off-road ability and the load-carrying capability of the Carry microvan, the automaker claims the concept is the 'epitome of functional dependability and fun'. Three units have been devised to fit into the concept's load bed to diversify its utility. There is a unit called the Camper, which allows two adults to sleep in comfort; a unit called the Fashion, which provides stylish urban mobility; or a unit called the Rescue, which is designed for rescue operations in a wide range of road conditions.

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Suzuki Kizashi 2 concept

Suzuki will be unveiling the Kizashi 2 concept at the forthcoming Tokyo Motor Show. An offshoot to the Kizashi concept, this latest variant takes the sedan theme further by offering a crossover sports wagon.

Conceived for energetic people in activities ranging from business to leisure, the Kizashi 2 has an emotionally appealing shape that is a bit chunkier than the svelte saloon unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. According to Suzuki, "the design reflects a dual focus on status and vitality in a way that generates excitement about its performance and heightens the pleasure of ownership".

The concept is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine - the highest-displacement engine ever used by the company - mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Suzuki is also said to be pursuing solutions such as hybrid technologies to enhance the vehicle's environmental performance.

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Suzuki Kizashi concept

Suzuki is poised to reveal three new vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but the most eagerly anticipated model is this new D-segment Kizashi concept car, an attempt to diversify its product portfolio.

Meaning 'prelude' or 'foretaste' in Japanese, the Kizashi concept is an enegetic interpretation of the saloon car. The emotionally appealing design is said to represent the first example of the third phase in Suzuki's new world strategy, which will have 'status' as its major theme.

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Suzuki Splash

Suzuki has announced its latest Splash compact car, scheduled to make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September. The company claims this latest addition to the range is an all-new design that has been specifically conceived for the European market.

The production Splash bears significant changes to the concept car originally revealed at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, most noticeably in the front and rear fascias. The large headlamps and prominent grille have been toned down to achieve production feasibility, while at the rear the vertical tail lamps have been lengthened and no longer connect under the rear window.

Exterior dimensions reveal the latest addition to the Suzuki line-up seeks to compete head-on with small offerings from European carmakers. Measuring 3.7 meters long and 1.7 meters wide, the Splash slots between Fiat's diminutive Panda and the Renault Modus. And at 1.6 meters, the Suzuki's height is identical to that of Peugeot's 1007 city car.
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Suzuki SX4 Crossover

Technical Specs

Standard Engine 2.0L I4

Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual

Cylinders 4

Horsepower @ RPM 143@5800

Torque @ RPM 136@3500 (foot-lbs)

The SX4 Crossover is Suzuki’s compact five-door front- or all-wheel drive hatchback. The SX4 name is derived from (S)port (X)-over for (4) seasons and is the lowest priced all-wheel-drive vehicle sold in the U.S. The body and chassis of the SX4 have evolved from the Suzuki Swift that has earned many awards in Europe and Asia. The SX4 was designed to capture the style and presence of an SUV in a compact, efficient package. Earlier in 2008, the SX4 Crossover, along with its sedan sibling, became the least-expensive vehicle on the market to feature a standard satellite navigation system.

The 2009 Suzuki SX4 Crossover gets a number of upgrades for the new model year, most notably a standard navigation system. The nav system was developed with Garmin and features TRIP (Travel, Real-time traffic, Information and Play). In addition to the Bluetooth connectivity, the system provides a number of available MSN Direct-enabled features, including real-time traffic, weather forecasts, news reports, stock quotes, local event listings and a gas station finder capable of locating the lowest priced fuel in your area. Also new for 2009 is the addition of Electronic Stability Program (ESP) as standard equipment on all models.

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