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Suzuki: Most anticipated make at Geneva?

January 22, 2008

Posted by Chris

Tags: concepts

Wait. When did Suzuki make interesting cars? Looks like Suzuki will have a big year at Geneva (March 4-16). It appears that they will be bringing at least four concepts (some of which have debuted at other car shows) and their SX4 WRC car which will mark Suzuki’s first full year in the World Rally Championship.

Many more pictures

Concept A Star:

The production car will be the smallest model in the Suzuki world strategic model lineup. It will reflect an emphasis on environmental compatibility through Euro 5-compliant emissions, class-leading CO₂ emissions pursuing 109g/km or less, and low fuel consumption consumption.

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Splash:

The Splash is the fourth “world model” from Suzuki. It’s designed for urban driving and returns low fuel consumption.

Concept Kizashi and Concept Kizashi 2:

These appear to be Suzuki’s foray into the luxury segment. If the Kizashi (the maroon color) was sold today and looked identical to that… I would be one of the first people standing at the Suzuki dealership. The Kizashi 2, seems to be an “All Road” take on the initial concept.

The SX4 WRC:

Suzuki has been testing the SX4 WRC car since announcing our intention to compete in the WRC at the 2006 Geneva show. Test runs in the 2007 Rallye de France and Wales Rally GB generated vital data for fine-tuning ahead of the car’s full-season debut in the 2008 Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo in January.

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6 Responses to “Suzuki: Most anticipated make at Geneva?”

Aaron Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 12:32 pm

As with the Hyunday Genesis, if Suzuki wants to sell that Kizashi, they need to get rid of that “S” emblem - it’s a good looking car (I’d stand in line too), but that “S” brings the desirability level of that car down. Just my opinion of course.
Aaron Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 12:33 pm

Hyundai*
Ryan Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 1:08 pm

Those all look amazing, but my favorite is the Kizashi.

And to Aaron, I would prefer to have a Suzuki over a Hyundai, mainly because Suzuki is relatively new at making cars, so they haven’t established themselves with a stereotype yet. Hyundai started out making cheap crappy cars, and are trying to swing the brand’s image, which is really hard to do.
Jeff Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 6:01 pm

@Ryan’s “Suzuki is relatively new at making cars”

Hyundai’s first car was made in 1968. Suzuki’s was in 1937.
kansei Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 6:29 pm

the article talks about the SX4 WRC (which I saw over the weekend at the detroit auto show) but pictures the Suzuki Swift..
Aaron Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:52 am

I find it hard NOT to think “cheap” or “economical” when I think or see Suzuki cars…

As for their motorcycles…now that’s a different story (hayabusa anyone?)