SUZUKI'S ALL-NEW C-SEGMENT CROSSOVER TO MAKE ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE 2013 GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

All New Suzuki C-segment Crossover - Teaser image 

The series model of Suzuki's all-new C-segment crossover will be making its world premiere at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show, which will be held from 5th to 17th March.

The C-segment crossover model is based on the concept car S-Cross initially introduced at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012.

With its clear crossover styling, its roomy interior and one of the largest luggage areas in the crossover segment, the new model will offer outstanding versatility.

The advanced 4WD technology, one of Suzuki's specialist fields, ensures excellent handling and driving enjoyment.

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WORLDWIDE SALES OF SUZUKI SWIFT REACH THREE MILLION UNITS

Suzuki SWIFT 

Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that cumulative worldwide sales of Suzuki's Swift compact car, which was originally launched as a world strategic model in 2004, reached three million units in January this year (eight years and two months since the start of sales in 2004).

 The Swift reflects Suzuki's expertise in the compact car sector and its dedication to creating models which are sporty, stylish and fun to drive. The vehicle was first produced and sold in Japan as a world strategic model in November 2004. In the following year, production and distribution began in various countries, including Hungary, India and China. In March 2012, production and distribution were also launched in Thailand. Today, the Swift is a popular vehicle in more than 120 countries and regions around the world and cumulative worldwide sales have now reached the three million mark.

In Japan, the Swift won the RJC (Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan) Car of the Year Award in 2006 and 2011, and the 2005-2006 Japan Car of the Year Special ‘Most Fun' Award, in addition to various Car of the Year Awards in Europe, India and other countries – an indication of the high esteem in which the Swift is held.

In the full model change of 2010, the Swift – the new standard compact car – was enhanced with the adoption of a sophisticated design which conveys a free yet stable image, underscoring the Swift's "nippy" character, and also through the improvement of overall environmental performance.

Of the three million units, approximately 13% have been sold in Japan, 45% in India and 23% in Europe.

SWIFT MILESTONES

Nov 2004: First-generation Swift – a world strategic model – is launched in Japan

Feb 2005: Production begins in Hungary

May 2005: Production begins in India

Jun 2005:     Production begins in China

Sep 2005: The Swift Sport is released in Japan

Nov 2005: The Swift wins the 2006 RJC Car of the Year Award and in 2005–2006 the Japan Car of the Year Special ‘Most Fun' Award

Jan 2006: The Swift wins the 2006 Indian Car of the Year Award

Jun 2008:     Total worldwide production reaches one million units

Jun 2010:     Production of the new (second-generation) Swift for Europe begins at Magyar Suzuki in Hungary

Sep 2010: The new (second-generation) Swift is launched in Japan

Nov 2010: The new Swift wins the 2011 RJC Car of the Year Award

Jan 2011:     Total worldwide sales reach two million units

Mar 2012: Production begins in Thailand

Jan 2013:     Total worldwide sales reach three million units

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Suzuki announces the 2013 Grand Vitara

Suzuki is pleased to announce the fresh faced Grand Vitara range, due to start arriving from December 2012. Changes cover the vehicle design throughout, with the front bumper and grille re-styled with a more angular design and the foglamp styling revised. Additional changes include inner headlight black accents on 5 door SZ5 models, and newly designed 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels.

By customer demand, a temporary use 16-inch spare wheel with 225/70 tyre has now been included as standard, eliminating the need for a puncture repair system. As the spare wheel is mounted on the rear door, the Grand Vitara grows in length by 200mm (five-door models) and 170mm (three-door models).

Moving inside, SZ3 (three-door) and SZ4 (three-door and fice-door) models are finished with new design seat trims whilst SZ5 five-door models are now equipped with a 6.1-inch touchscreen Colour Navigation System.

The navigation system forms part of the infotainment centre - allowing a number of music options - CD, radio, SD card, media player (including iPod® and iPhone®) connected via the USB port, as well as via Bluetooth® music streaming and phone connectivity.

Suzuki launched the first Vitara 24 years ago, creating the world's first compact SUV and tapping into a new market for vehicles that combine true off-road capability with responsive, fun-to-drive on-road ability.

The 2013 model is aiming meet the demand for an SUV that is great looking, versatile and is rewarding both on and off-road.

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SUZUKI ALTO FACELIFT WITH LOW 99 g / km CO2

2013 Suzuki Alto

• Compact city car with a facelift and revised engine
• Variable valve timing reduces CO₂ emissions to 99 g / km and fuel consumption figures provide lower
• Sympathetic Alto has delighted more than 30 years with a unique combination of efficiency and modern design

BENSHEIM, January 11, 2013 - The Japanese small cars and four-wheel specialist donated its successful subcompact Alto a facelift and revised the fast-revving 1.0-liter petrol engine. The economical and lively three-cylinder engine has been upgraded with variable valve timing on intake and exhaust side. The modification results in improved fuel economy and lower values ​​km CO₂ emissions in the combined test cycle to 99 g /km


In addition, the small car is now available in the new exterior color "Glistening Gray Metallic" is available. A new design of the seat upholstery, dark plastics in the interior as well as newly designed wheel covers complement the facelift. The prices remain the same despite improved technology. You start at 8,990 Euros for the basic features.

Since 1981, the Alto enthusiastically in Germany with an attractive design, low consumption values ​​and an attractive price-performance ratio. The balance of the sympathetic city runabout is impressive: Worldwide since the start of production were more than 10 million sold Alto. Already in the summer of 2012 was the 1-millionth Alto, the current fifth Generation of Suzuki's subsidiary Maruti Suzuki India Limited in Gurgaon factory near New Delhi from tape. The car was sold in Denmark.

Suzuki Alto: fuel consumption: city 6.5 to 5.2 l/100 km, extra urban 4.3 to 3.8 l/100 km, combined test cycle of 5.1 to 4.3 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions combined test cycle 118 to 99 g / km Images : 2013 Suzuki Alto (Facelift)

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Suzuki Ertiga 2012 : Pictures and review

SPECIFICATION

Dimensions in mm  

Overall length 4,265  

Overall width 1,695  

Overall height 1,685  

Wheel base 2,740  

Front track 1,480  

Rear track 1,490  

Ground clearance 185  

Turning radius (m) 5.2  

          Engine                    Petrol                                                    Diesel

• Type                      K-Series Petrol Engine with VVT DDiS Diesel Engine
• Displacement (cc)  1373                                                     1248

source:http://www.marutisuzukiertiga.com/

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Suzuki introduces New special edition - Alto Play

2012 Suzuki Alto Play - UK special edition

Suzuki (GB) PLC is pleased to announce the introduction of the special edition Alto Play model which goes on sale this week and with around 500 being available.

Alto Play is based on the popular SZ3 mid grade model with air conditioning, pollen filter and side airbags as standard equipment but offers added customer value with a higher specification including front fog lamps and various exterior and interior upgrades.

Alto Play is recognised by its stylish Oyster Blue metallic paint finish; unique blue seat fabric, silver accent on the front bumper and body coloured door handles and mirrors.

With Suzuki’s popular VAT free offers recently extended to March 30 to help customers buy a new car ready for the ‘12’ registration, this means that Alto Play is available for just £7,595 including metallic paint.  A flexible and very low deposit Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) is also available for customers wishing to purchase via Suzuki Financial Services.

Alto is one of the least polluting five-door City cars on the market with tailpipe emissions of 103g/km as well as offering 64.2mpg on the EC combined cycle.  Cost of ownership is also very low with an annual VED charge of £20 and insurance group 4E classification. Alto is also one of the most manoeuvrable City cars in its class with a tight turning circle of just 9.0 metres.

[Source : SUZUKI]

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Suzuki at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show

Suzuki G70 (Regina) - New vision for a compact car with minimized weight and elaborated aerodynamics

• The next-generation global compact car G70 makes an European premier
• Swift Range Extender makes an European premier

At the 2012 International Motor Show in Geneva, Suzuki Motor Corporation will hold a press conference starting from 9:45am on 6^th March, at stand number 4251 in hall 4. Suzuki will exhibit a range of models with its latest technologies. These models are a clear statement towards a new phase of motorization, from the Japanese manufacturer who is an expert of compact car development.

Suzuki proposes a vision of a next-generation global compact car. It’s just 730kg thanks to a clear focus on minimizing weight, and it has a drag coefficient at least 10% lower than that of current Suzuki A-segment models, thanks to uncompromising efforts to heighten aerodynamic performance. As a result, its CO₂ emissions is as low as 70g/km (measured in the New European Driving Cycle) with a petrol engine.

Suzuki Swift Range Extender - A compact electric vehicle extends a driving range with an engine-driven generator

Since a Swift Plug-in hybrid based on a previous Swift was exhibited at Geneva Motor Show in 2010, Suzuki has further advanced its expertise in eco-car technology and this year showcases the Swift Range Extender based on a current Swift. The Swift Range Extender covers 30 km with its fully charged battery alone and it can extend its range using an engine-driven generator. Compared with an electric vehicle that depends entirely on battery power, the Swift Range Extender has a more compact lithium-ion battery that is quicker to charge, weighs less, uses fewer resources, and costs less. 

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Suzuki acquires site for constructing new plant in Indonesia

JAKARTA : PT. SUZUKI INDOMOBIL MOTOR (SIM), subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation in Indonesia, has acquired site for constructing new plant in Indonesia, a growing market of automobiles and motorcycles. 

 The site acquired by SIM is in the industrial zone located east of Jakarta with an area of approximately 1.3 million m2, and the investment for this acquisition is approximately 10 billion yen.

The acquisition is aimed to increase the local content rate by bringing forward the internal production. It is scheduled to construct the engine manufacturing plant which includes manufacturing of parts by forging, casting, and aluminium die-cast.

Suzuki currently has two plants in Indonesia with production capability of 1 million motorcycles and 80,000 automobiles per year. With this acquisition of the site, Suzuki will be capable of consolidating the plants and enhancing the production capability in the future.


SIM is planning to produce and sell three-row, seven-seater passenger car in the spring of 2012, and is also considering producing eco-friendly cars that meet the Indonesian Low Cost Green Car Program.



Outline of PT. SUZUKI INDOMOBIL MOTOR

• Location of headquarters: Jakarta
• Representative: Akira Utsumi
• Capital: 45 million US dollars (Suzuki share 90%)
• Number of employees: Approx. 4,200
• Producing models: Motorcycles Satria, Smash Titan, Shogun AXELO, SKYDRIVE, Hayate, nex, etc.
• Automobiles Carry 1.5, APV, SX4, etc.
• Production results: Motorcycles 560,000 units (FY2010)
• Automobiles 75,000 units (FY2010)

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New Suzuki Swift Sport to make world debut at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

2011/2012 Suzuki Swift Sport

The new generation of the Suzuki Swift Sport will make its world debut at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA), which will be held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 13 to 25 September 2011^*1).


New Swift Sport: an evolution of Swift series' sporty flagship

The new Swift Sport is a refined sports compact and the result of the first full model change since the launch of the original Swift Sport in 2006. It has a more aggressive and dignified exterior look thanks to a ground-hugging form that gives a sense of stability and tension and a big front grille that hints at the performance within. And its cabin combines essential sportiness with a high-quality look and feel, as well as, design features that heighten the excitement about the driving experience.

Higher power and lower fuel consumption are delivered by the 1.6-litre M16A engine, which Suzuki developed exclusively for the Swift Sport. The engine is mated to a specially developed six-speed manual transmission, resulting in performance that is both exciting and environmentally responsible. Plus, the new Swift Sport offers superior cornering stability and brisker, more responsive handling thanks to struts with internal rebound springs and an exclusive rear-suspension design.

High levels of safety are assured by features such as a light, stiff, impact-absorbing body; seven airbags (including curtain airbags and a driver's knee airbag); and ESP^® (Electronic Stability Program).

Major specifications

• Overall length: 3,890mm


• Overall width: 1,695mm


• Overall height: 1,510mm


• Wheelbase: 2,430mm


• Treads Front: 1,470mm


• Treads Rear: 1,475mm

Engine

• Piston displacement: 1,586cm³)


• Maximum output: 100kw/6,900rpm^*2)


• Maximum torque: 160N-m/4,400rpm^*2)

*1)The show will be open to the press on 13 and 14 September. It will be open to the general public from 15 to 25 September. The Suzuki booth will be located in hall 3.1, stand no. A07.
*2)The data are provisional pending the results of homologation procedures.

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New Suzuki SX4 "Style"

2011 Suzuki SX4 - Style

BENSHEIM : July 5, 2011 - Suzuki offers its successful model SX4 now available as a special model of the same name. The SX4 "style" is based on the quality "Comfortline" and brings as standard in addition to numerous amenities including air conditioning with pollen filter and a height-adjustable leather steering wheel with an extensive safety package with six airbags, ESP and Isofix child seat attachment on the two outer rear seats. As a special highlight of the SX4 has the "style" also has a Bosch navigation system with multimedia feature, an iPod connector, a handsfree, a CD player and a Bluetooth and a USB interface. The system is controlled via a convenient steering wheel remote control. Nine stereo speakers work with an impressive soundscape. Extensive maps enable Europe lightning fast, accurate and reliable navigation.

The exclusively the SX4 "style" electrically folding exterior mirrors with integrated side blinkers reserved, which are also electrically adjustable and heated. Other distinguishing features are visible outside the decor with "style" lettering and the 16-inch alloy sports wheels (40.64 cm) on which tires in size 205/60 R16 make for sporty handling. A sophisticated metallic finish is included as standard on all "style" models.

Two economically active engine capacities that are characterized by excellent environmental properties are, for the Urban Cross Car of the Japanese small cars and four wheel specialists. The lively 1.6-liter VVT petrol engine has 120 hp (88 kW), the torquey 2.0-liter diesel engine develops 135 hp (99 kW). Both engines are equipped with a manual transmission and ensure dynamic driving values. Optional is also available for the 1.6-liter gasoline engine combined with front-wheel drive, a 4-speed automatic. The SX4 "style" is available with front or intelligent all-wheel drive i-AWD.

The price of the Suzuki SX4 "style" start at € 18 490 for the 1.6-liter gasoline engine with front wheel drive, are the 4x4 variant, from 19 990 €. As a 2.0-liter diesel will cost the SX4 "style" or € 20 490 € 21 990 (4x4). The price advantage over comparably equipped regular model is 1,000 euros.

[Source : SUZUKI - Automatic German Translated!]

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Monster Tajima set world new record by breaking 10 minutes barrier at Pikes Peak international hill climb race!

Monster Tajima @ 2011 Pikes Peak international hill climb race - Photo by Yujiro Otsuki - Monster Sport

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. : July 26, 2011 - The finals of Pikes Peak international hill climb race was held, Monster Tajima “Team GoPro Monster Sport with BC" set world new record (9:51.278)!

He broke his old record 10 minutes barrier (10:01.407) by shortening 10 seconds, also achieved sixth consecutive overall wins.

Pos	Driver	Veh #	Finish Time
1	Nobuhiro Tajima	1	9:51.278
2	Rhys Millen	67	10:09.242
3	Jean Phillippe Dayraut	3	10:17.707
--	Dave Carapetyan	959	DNF
--	Paul Dallenbach	98	DNF

[Source : MONSTER SPORT, Photo : Yujiro Otsuki]

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