SUZUKI Swift MK4 Rally Car Modified

SUZUKI Swift MK4 Rally Car Modified

A redesigned Swift was appear at the Paris Auto Salon in September 2004. This Swift is advised to attempt in the European B articulation with the brand of Peugeot 206, Opel Corsa and the Fiat Punto. Accessible with 1.3 and 1.5 L engines, the new Suzuki's Swift new "global car", to be produced in Hungary, India, Japan and by Chang'an in China. 3- and 5-door bodies are available.

The the new archetypal is the aboriginal of its affectionate during which a Suzuki active Indian engineers to architecture a car that would attempt in the all-around market. The architecture of the new Swift was previewed on the Abstraction S and Abstraction S2 abstraction cars at auto shows, in the years arch up to its launch. It's accommodation & capital appearance are unmistakely like the BMW MINI, due to the blacked-out A-pillars and bumper-car stance. The exoteric appearance is declared by some as "1.5 box".

Despite Suzuki's abiding accord with General Motors (which itself had prompted the development of the actual aboriginal Swift), the new Swift is absolutely Suzuki, and not based on the GM Gamma platform. The celebrated British Autocar annual gave the new Swift a favourable 4/5 stars in alley test, badging it a "thoroughly absorbing all-rounder". Mk4 Swift has accustomed a 4 stars out of 5 appraisement in the EURO NCAP blast tests.

Standard accessories accommodate covering council wheel, bifold air-bag, ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), advanced deejay anchor with rear boom brake, sliding accumulator beneath commuter seat, distinct CD player.

Since its all-around barrage in 2005, Mkq4 Swift recorded aloft anticipation sales. In Japan, sales amount angled forecast. Mk4 Swift enjoyed advantageous sales in India area a abundant allotment of the car is congenital with locally fabricated components. Rapid sales of the new Swift archetypal contributed to the 64% acceleration in Q1 profits for the Maruti corporation. Waiting aeon in India for the car is at atomic 3 months.

All New Suzuki SX4 Sportback

Suzuki SX4 is more a practical car with good interior space. Its high ride height means it's easy to climb in or out of and front and rear space is good considering the car's size. The boot is smaller than many other superminis, with just 270-litres of space, rising to 625 litres with the seats folded.

2011 Suzuki SX4 Sportback Side in Motion View

Personal Space: Unless you're six foot tall there is more than enough in the front and the "spacious" back seat for you. There are plenty of handy storage compartments, door pockets and cup holders for all your stuff. The dark cloth is great for covering up spills and other accidents - though it does get warm in the summer months.
All New Suzuki SX4 Sportback

Suzuki-Solio Launches New 2011

From this Sunday, I am starting a series of weekly specials. These will be insider news about future company model programs, happenings, stuff that you will not have read in any of the enthusiast magazines and stuff that when they publish is accompanied by 'SCOOP' in caps and bold. As none of the media outlets have any use for my rantings, as accurate as they may be, I will use my blog as an outlet.

Suzuki-Solio Launches New 2011

Small And Cute Cars Of Suzuki Swift VVT

Suzuki Swift VVT Cars Digital

Suzuki Swift VVT Cars Digital

Suzuki Swift VVT Cars Digital

Suzuki Swift VVT Cars Digital

The Sporty Cars Of Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept

Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept Cars Digital

Both on- and Maximum towing capacity is 6,500 pounds with the 2WD V-6 Sport Package. Available wheel/tire packages include "rugged-trail" P265/75R16s on 16-inch off-road-style wheels and "long trail" P265/65R17s on 17-inch wheels. Front suspension is steel double-wishbones, and the rear solid axle uses long-travel overslung leaf springs.

Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept Cars Digital
The Equator's long 125.9-inch wheelbase contributes to comfort and stability, while its 206.6-inch overall length (Extended Cab or Crew Cab with standard bed) provides a good balance of maneuverability and utility. Available for serious off-road duty is a comprehensive system with four-wheel active limited-slip traction control, an electronic locking rear differential, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Hill Descent and Hill Hold Control. Transmission choices are a five-speed manual (standard with the four-cylinder only) or a five-speed electronically controlled automatic, with or without available shift-on-the-fly 4WD with an electronically controlled part-time two-speed transfer case. of torque, while an optional 4.0-liter DOHC aluminum block V-6 ups the ante to a more robust 261 hp and 281 lb.-ft.

Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept Cars Digital
Standard engine is a 2.5-liter DOHC four good for 152 hp and 171 lb.-ft. The available Premium, Sport and RMZ-4 packages include cruise control, power mirrors, locks and windows and remote keyless entry, while a Sport package adds eight-speaker-plus-subwoofer Rockford-Fosgate audio with steering wheel controls, a six-CD changer, XM Satellite Radio, an auxiliary input jack, wireless Bluetooth and, on the Crew Cab RMZ-4, even a factory moonroof. Among the handy convenience features are a dual glove box with lock, a center console box with a 12-volt power outlet, additional power points and cupholders and storage for one-liter bottles in the front doors. Extended Cabs and Crew Cabs have a fold-flat front passenger seat and flip-up rear seats with removable storage boxes underneath. The somewhat Spartan interior tries hard to strike a balance between car comfort and truck function.

Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept Cars Digital
Of course, the wide range of available accessories includes specialized bed components for securing and transporting a motorcycle or ATV a relatively simple task. Extended Cab and Crew Cab models offer an available "high-utility" bed with a spray-on bedliner and a cleverly useful tie-down system with adjustable tracks. A set of unique Suzuki styling elements-including the hood, front fenders, grille, bumpers, front fascia and tailgate-differentiate Equators from their Nissan Frontier cousins. Beyond that, very few of today's pickup alternatives are fuel-efficient compact or midsize, and this very competitive new Suzuki Equator line provides another set of excellent choices. It's available for 2009 in Extended and Crew Cab, short- and long-bed and rear- or four-wheel-drive (4WD) variations.

Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept Cars Digital
Suzuki says this new Equator, developed as a joint effort with Nissan North America-and named "4X4 of the Year" by 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine-offers a well-rounded blend of comfort, style, utility and off-road capability, and we can't argue. Come to think of it, why has Suzuki, known better to most Americans for its motorcycles, ATVs and boat motors than for its cars, brought a new pickup to market at all? truck sales were tanking due to high gas prices? Why has small-but-growing Japanese automaker Suzuki brought a new midsize pickup truck to market just as U.S.

Suzuki Releases New Range of Accessories for Jimny 4x4

Suzuki of Great Britain has announced the launch of a new range of interior and exterior accessories for its mini 4x4, the Jimny. Available on the JLX and JLX+ four-wheel drive model variants, the list of exterior appointments include a chromed five-piece front grille set with a matching trim for the front headlamps and rear tail lamp clusters, a body-colored rear upper spoiler and polished sport bar, seven-spoke "Jakarta" alloy wheels and a polished stainless steel muffler extension.
For those looking for more practical accessories, Suzuki has also introduced a tow-bar mounted bicycle carrier, and a multi roof-rack and roof box for increased load capacity.

Available interior upgrades come in the form of an iPod interface module and Clarion portable satellite navigation system complete with a built-in radio tuner, MP3 player and RDS-TMC tuner, a four-piece carpet mat set and centre armrest with an integrated storage compartment.

2010 Suzuki SX4 and SX4 Sedan Facelift Revealed in China

Suzuki's joint-venture in China, Changan-Suzuki, has released a facelift version of the SX4 crossover for the domestic market. Not surprisingly, both the hatchback and sedan variants of the updated SX4 feature the same aesthetic changes as the European version of the car that was scooped undisguised last December. These include the redesigned bumper, reworked grille and concave surfaces above the fog lights as well as a new skid-plate at the rear of the hatchback.
For those that like to pay attention to insignificant details, the China-market and, from the looks of it, the European-spec 2010 SX4's subtly redesign front-end is no different than the one found on the North American market SX4 that has been around since 2006...
The Chine-spec SX4s also feature updated interior trim and a new GPS navigation system.

Japan-Only Special Edition Suzuki Escudo "O'Neil Limited"

Suzuki has joined forces with surf wear and equipment brand O'Neill to introduce a special edition version of the Escudo SUV (we know it as the Grand Vitara) exclusively for the Japanese market. Based on the 2.4L XG model and available in a limited run of 600 units, the Escudo 'ONeil' is offered in three exterior paint jobs (black, blue and white) with matching interior trim. O'Neill badges aside, the limited edition Escudo's features include waterproof seat fabrics and floor mats, gunmetal-gray alloy wheels, chrome grille, skid panels in a matt aluminum finish and upgraded standard equipment.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi: Reader Spies Mazda6 Sedan Rival in Virginia

Peter Mcabe is the latest addition to our list of eagle-eyed Carscoop readers that have managed to bag a set of spy shots of a future model. The quick-witted reader spotted a camouflaged prototype of the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi sedan parked behind the Olive Garden restaurant off of Midlothian Turnpike, in Richmond, Virginia. The Kizashi, which was wrongly reported dead by Japanese media earlier this year, is based on the Kizashi 3 concept car shown at the New York auto show in 2008.
Sadly, as we suspected upon seeing the official sketches of the Kizashi that were registered by Suzuki at the European trademark office in 2008, the mid-size sedan's appearance looks to be severely toned down compared to the head-turning concept.
The Kizashi 3 prototype had an all-new, 300HP 3.6-liter, naturally-aspirated V6 engine with power delivered through a six-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels. The road-going model will most likely be offered with a detuned version of the V6 as well as an inline four-cylinder engine producing somewhere north of 150 horsepower, the latter driving the front-wheels.
In North America, the Kizashi will compete against the likes of the Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Mazda6 sedans. In accordance to the latest reports, the Kizashi will hit U.S. showrooms by the end of year, meaning that we'll probably see it making its global premiere at a major international motorshow this fall, perhaps at the Tokyo Salon in October.
Suzuki has yet to confirm when (and if) the Kizashi will reach European shores, but if it does, the Japanese automaker will have to enhance the sedan's lineup with smaller sized gasoline and diesel engines if it wants to rival family sedans like the Opel Insignia, Toyota Avensis and Citroen C5.

Kudos to Peter!

New Suzuki Kizashi Sedan Spied Inside and Out by Carscoop Reader

Looks like Carscoop's readers are on a roll lately as only a week after Peter Mcabe spotted the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi in Virginia, Michael Kalkofen picked up these shots of the mid-size sedan at a hotel somewhere in Kansas. Michael told us that he found three lightly camouflaged Kizashi prototypes, two in dark silver and one in a red, parked right outside the hotel. Wasting no time, Michael managed to bag some excellent interior shots of the Kizashi prototype models that you can check out in detail below.
The photos reveal that Suzuki's Honda Accord challenger gets an Alfa Romeo-like instrument panel with two deeply set gauges. The dashboard is uncluttered with all controls neatly concentrated on the center stack.
The prototype models seen here have their front and back ends covered, but it doesn't take a pro to see that the production version will be less aggressively styled than the Kizashi 3 concept car that was shown in New York last year.
Official details on the range of engines remain scarce but look for a detuned version of the concept-car's 300HP 3.6-liter V6 that will power all four wheels and an entry-level four-banger that will most probably be offered in front-wheel drive form only.
Suzuki is expected to officially unveil the Kizashi before the end of the year.
Hat tip to Michael Kalkofen for the pics!