Auto Car: Suzuki Splash

Suzuki splash, with the Suzuki Splash, a new car fresh and exciting small passenger Suzuki Motor Corporation intends to acquire a significant market share in this growing market segment in Europe. The new flexible compact car combines the sportiness of the successful model Swift with the technologies and immense know-how of the Japanese world market leader in the mini car segment, Suzuki. In this market segment, the car convinces with a relatively high body (1.6 meters) on the basis of the chassis from the sporty Swift. With its length and width of 3.7 meters by 1.7 meters high and offers a walk-in fully comfortable spacious interior with enough legroom for adults on all seats. Its modern design provides superior aerodynamics and to lower carbon dioxide emissions.

The Suzuki Splash will make its world premiere at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September. Sales of the car with its excellent ride comfort will start in early 2008. It is offered with two different petrol engines: a 1.0-liter three-cylinder, 12 valve, with a maximum power of 48kW (65hp) and a 1.2-liter four-cylinder, 16 valve unit with maximum power of 63 kW (86 PS). With these engines, low friction and plentiful flat torque at low revs and medium speed range to ensure good driveability across the rev range while promoting fuel economy and CO2 emissions. Customers who prefer a diesel engine can choose a proven 1.3-liter common-rail 16-valve unit with optional particulate filter and a maximum power of 55kW (75HP). Given the growing need for environmental compatibility, emissions of all three engines are 5-speed manual transmission only between 120g/km and 140g/km. The petrol engines were both newly developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation, as a new generation of engine performance. The diesel engine will be manufactured in India with Suzuki under license from GM Powertrain Europe.