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Suzuki plans to launch MR Wagon, Palette,SUV and Solio in India

Maruti Suzuki to defend market share by launching many new car as many big carmakers is penetrating India with many launch of global model and Indian specific car as Toyota,Nissan and Volkswagen is gain from their new launch and eat Maruti’s share.

During the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo in January next year. The world’s 10th biggest selling carmaker will showcas the concept of Kei-car (Small car 660 CC car which sell in Japan),Called Palette and MR Wagon which now enjoy top sell in Japan and another compact hatchback with a 1.2 litre engine,The Solio, which now is Suzuki most selling car (Exclude K car) in Japan above Swift since it launched in early 2011.

Mayank Pareek, managing officer (sales & marketing), said, “We will showcase these at the Expo, where at least a million people will get to see them. We want to gauge customers’ response to the car and also find out their price expectations. MSIL Chief General Manager (Marketing) Mr. Srivastava said: “Suzuki realises that India will be one of the top global markets by the next Auto Expo (2013)…this market will be much larger, and far more competitive. So, the forthcoming expo is a big opportunity to us to showcase our road map for the next five years.”

Sources familiar with the developments told business-standard either one or both of the compact cars ( MR Wagon, Palette)would be launched in the next two-three years.If the both car get green light to produce in India,It will not get similar prices of the Nano but it will prices along the Alto or above the Alto.Speaking about the 660 cc ‘K’ series Suzuki cars, chairman R C Bhargava said, “These are not like the Nano. They are more sophisticated cars, with an aluminium engine…and they don’t come cheap either.” He said they are cheaper in Japan because of tax breaks there.

At the same show Suzuki is plan to debut the Sub-compact MPV know as Ertiga that will be compet with Toyota Innova and Mahindra Xylo.Altrough the size will be smaller but the price will be cheaper too.Now the MPV is account for 15 % in the market and Maruti want to explore this share.

Also on the unvil is a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), a concept version of which will be unveiled in January, while the production version is expected to hit soon is the small SUV that will develope in India with help from Suzuki engineering team in Japan like they did with Ertiga

On rumor from Bs, is MUV as is yet-to-be-named new vehicle, with seating capacity of up to seven people, will remain compact in dimensions and is expected to be the next big volume driver for the company.As Pareek told that the new models like the Kei cars and the SUV, MPV and MUV will prove to the world that we are future-ready. We need to get first-hand feedback for this.

The move to bring in new small cars was triggered by the constant slide in Maruti’s market share in the passenger car segment. The market share of the Delhi-based company has declined by seven percentage points to 38 per cent till October this year from 45 per cent in the same month last year and Maruti said on Thursday its factories would be back at full capacity by January 2012

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Suzuki SX4 hatchback have new face in China for 2012 model year

Around late 2007/ early 2008 Suzuki debuted the SX4 both sedan and hatchback in China .The car have been produce by local joint venture Changan Suzuki.The 2012 SX4 hatchback is get more off road and more elegance look which give more sense of rugged and more SUV’s alike.The entire front face is considerable change, Three thick plastic bar grille have replaced by three bar and square chrome that give more Luxurious.The bolder front bumper with big speace to wear licen plate that look like come from sibling Fiat Sedici.The big black plastic mold in around the body including at the wheel arch.

The interior will get new sporty seat’s cover and door panel’s cover but other styling is still the same with the current car.The engine and transmission is un change as 2 petrol 1.6 liter and 1.8 liter is currently power under the bonnet.The prices is not release but you can get a lot of discount if you buy a car in China.The source from China expect these change is last appeared before the full model change in the near future.

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Suzuki launch Alto ECO : The most fuel-efficient car

On December 13 2011,Suzuki will announce the sale of Alto ECO,Japan top fuel-efficient gasoline vehicles.Around past few year we saw Daihatsu’s leaked information that they will produce the most fuel-efficient car in Japan but at the same time,There is no word from Suzuki.At 3rd quarter of 2011 Daihatsu launched Ys and achieve 30km / L in JC08 mode fuel efficiency and claim as Japan most fuel economy car but shortly after Suzuki surprisingly  launch Alto ECO and claim best mileage of 30.2 km (18.8 miles) per liter (JC08 mode), A very close to winning acclaim over Daihatsu and we  know it as Japan  top fuel-efficient car excluding hybrid vehicles !!.

To achieve this fuel economy,They replace K-series engine with new R06A engine( lightweight and compact, lighter frame) which revise various parts of engine and CVT transmission to more friction resistance subjected to reduction (the pattern of the coating of the piston, piston ring such as changing the surface treatment, which incorporates new technology to reduce friction), that improve fuel efficiency across the system.

There’re an addition of Idling stop system that To stop the engine when decelerating, ETC , If driver step on the brakes at speed of less than 9km / h the system will work. Such as to allow a restart by steering during idling,Idling is activated just before stopping, Suzuki was first introduced in the new mechanism to allow the starter motor to restart the engine before it stops completely,Adopted idling stop lamp that lights up when idling becomes available. Know in advance that can be reassuring to the driver.

By enabling the operation to restart the engine during idling handle and only switch, enabling a smoother starting,To suppress the backward slope of the vehicle, with Hill Hold Control.Rear combination lamps (LED) and high-mounted stop lamps (LED) by adopting a reduced power consumption and reduced the burden of the engine power. Electricity and fuel saving pump system uses the first mini. The power savings by providing a lean fuel to suit driving conditions.

Weight reduction of  20kg and revise suspension components. The lightweight components, such as thorough a full wheel caps. Lightweight employing newly designed front bumper. The low density of the seat cushion pad, but change the structure of the rear seat back, without sacrificing comfort, weight reduction was achieved. Lowered 15mm overall height without sacrificing ride comfort, with improved aerodynamics by reducing wind resistance caused by lower vehicle. Geometry was adopted with excellent aerodynamic front bumper.

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 Suzuki China start sell of Changhe Suzuki Splash

The international Splash have been produce and begin selling in China offically at November 18, 2011.The car got the “Changhe ” the words of the new logo replace Suzuki’s “S” badge.The car target at people who enjoy life,young people just begin work and have limited income, who want to have a car.Using a shorter wheelbase of  the Swift chassis, body size is 3715mm x 1680mm x 1600mm and wheelbase 2360mm which the same exact size of European version except 10MM higher.

The engine is 1.4 liter K14b-c in state of 1.0 liter and 1.2 liter that offer in an international spec.The maximum power of  99 hp or  73kw /5900 rpm,maximum torque of 134Nm at 4800 rpm.The 0-100m acceleration test in just 13 seconds. Maximum speed up to 165Km / h with VVT variable valve timing system of the engine model has been reported by PC auto that better response characteristics in all speed range to improve power and fuel economy.Mate only 5MT transmission but not offer automatic transmission at least for now.

Tire size is 185/60 R15 while Alto only 155/65 R14.Interior has been equipped with four electric windows, power outside mirrors, height adjustable headlamps , and with a the multi- steering wheel.Vehicle warranty is Three years or 80,000 kilometers.Front suspension type is McPherson independent suspension and Rear Suspension Type Semi-independent torsion beam suspension.Curb weight of only 1070 kg.

The car offer 3 trim level;Elite 1.4 liter 5-speed manual 54900 yuan ,Luxury 1.4 liter 5-speed manual 58900 yuan and noble 1.4 liter 5-speed manual 61900 yuan . While other Suzuki model is price at;Alto 4.49 – 6.29 thousand yuan ,Big Dipper 4.05 – 5.38 thousand yuan and Swift 5.98 – 9.18 thousand yuan

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2012 Suzuki Swift Sport 5 door gallery and some details

The Suzuki Swift Sport is the performance flagship of the Swift model range and offers higher levels of tuning, steering and braking performance than the standard Swift on which it’s based. The previous model first went into production in Japan in 2005 and in Hungary in 2006.The current generation Swift launch in june 2010 and Swift Sport launch begin in Japan in October 2011, with sales launch Europe from early 2012.Un Europe, it at begining stage will limit to only 3 door version but if there are enough demand Suzuki will considers to produce Swift Sport 5 door in Hungary for sell in Europe.

Based on the Swift but install more powerful engine and the transmission have increase the 6th gear. While in Japan,There’re CVT transmission offered.The suspension have tuned to more sporty and rigidity. Improved driving enjoyment and fun to drive characteristic.

The exterior add with Aerodynamic parts exclusive to the new Suzuki Swift Sport control the airflow, suppress lift and give the car a lower visual centre of gravity. Newly developed high-intensity discharge headlamps with a metallic-grey coating as well as new design rear combination lamps heighten the sense of dynamism expressed by the exterior design. The interior, while emphasizing the sporty design that is expected to enhance the high quality feel and ride.

The new Swift Sport body size, 3890x1695x1510mm the total height x width x length. Wheelbase is 2430mm, front track width: 1470mm / Rear 1475mm [all European spec].In terms of safety, and seven airbags including driver knee airbag and curtain airbags, ESP (Electronic Stability Control) and CVT is equipped with paddle shift.

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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI sketch

Let’s talk about compact car from Suzuki’s competitor. Altrough Suzuki don’t have real compact car before, but who know?, it may be in the offering in the next few year.

Mitsubishi Lancer is one of the world most famous compact car,thank to the rally’s legendary and the Evolution car.First arrive in 1973 and now Evolution is in generation ten( or nine in some other counting).

The next generation Evolution XI get green light and it will come with diesel-electric power as company president Osamu Masuko has confirmed to Autocar that the car will goes on sale within three years.Rumour from autoten have said that powered by a 2.0-liter engine generate around 320-350 hp and will deliver 0-100 k.m./h in around 5 second.featuring the electric generator which help reduce CO2 emissions to less than 200g/km.

The car will get re work S-AWC four-wheel drive system,integrates braking,Active Steering and Roll Control Suspension.The company hope it to be Halo vehicle and performance flagship for the brand like the predecessor did and could have a positive effect on the entire Mitsubishi range.

The normal Lancer will arrive in 2013 and Evolution XI in 2014

Enjoy the sketch!

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2012 Suzuki Swift Sport test drive review

According to Suzuki UK the 3rd generation Swift that arrive dealer since May 2005 have enjoy sale more than 2.1 million unit globally.For the Swift Sport version they sold 62,000 units of which 26,000 have been in Europe.In UK around 10,000 swift sell every year which 1,000 of them is sport version.

The 4th generation Swift start sell since June 2010 and the more performance Swift will start sell from January 2012. We can see that the car still base on the normal Swift but featuring a new black smoke headlight,new sporty front bummer and grille and rear bumper,Rear spoiler.Inside there’re new seat and aluminium pedal.The revised 1.6-litre, four cylinder variable valve timing petrol engine now has 134bhp, up from 123bhp, and maximum torque is raised from 148Nm (109lb ft) to 160Nm (118lb ft).CO2 levels are improved by 10 per cent. The Combined Cycle fuel economy is now 44.1mpg with 147g/km for the CO2 emissions

The many source also told that ride and handling of the car is better than current car. great fun to drive better in every area.The prices will up £ 1,500 to around £ 14,000.Auto express even rate it 5 from 5 and what car of UK have rate it 4 form 5 star.The price is cheaper than competitor and will be one of the best car in class.

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Speculation on some of 20 new models that Maruti Suzuki will launch by 2016

India car market is now one of the fastest growth in the world.Every top maker is coming to India and take a share of around 2 million (and expending) automotive market.’Maruti Suzuki,the local arms of Suzuki motor Japan now is sell one of every two car in India in plans around 20 new model by 2016 in order to retain leadership.

I V Rao, chief executive, research and development said that Maruti Suzuki used to entire rely on Suzuki Motors, Japan for technology and products. However with an R&D base being established at Rohtak by 2014, the company can rely on its engineers in India to spin off some facelifts. Thus Maruti Suzuki will invest Rs. 1500 crore on product development till 2016.

Maruti will concentrate on low-cost vehicles and is expected to launch 70-80% of its new vehicles in the small car segment, including facelifts and variants,Here is Speculation

-Next generation Swift DZire should arrive in 1st quater of 2012
-Ertiga MPV by Mid 2012
-Next generation Maruti 800 that will position along Alto
-Ritz backlift
-A-Star Facelift
-Alto Facelift
-SX4 Facelift with new 1.4 liter petrol engine
-new Small SUV by 2014
-bigger verion of DZire
-Estilo replacement
-WagonR diesel

Carblogindia also report that Maruti Suzuki to build the third plant at Gujarat,Not a confirm yet but Gujarat is a favorable location for Maruti because of the state policies, closeness to ports which reduce the logistics costs for export of cars and a well developed industrial eco-system.It’s has been report that In first phase, which will be executed in next 5 years (by 2016) with Capacity around 1 million cars per year and second phase will add more 1 million unit which will be the highest capacity of any single Maruti Plant in India.

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Suzuki Regina concept preview next generation global compact car

It’s not easy to discuss about Suzuki C-segment compact car because the maker don’t have the real C-segment.Mostly Suzuki have sub compact b-segment but size of Suzuki b-segment is mostly as big as others makers compact car.We remember a Suzuki Swift/Cultus that debut in 1988 in many multiple body style including hatchback and sedan but this is a real sub compact car.In 1995 the Swift/Cultus have transform to bigger car named as Suzuki Cultus Crescent or Esteem which is a subcompact but Suzuki extented wheel base and overhang,up size to compact car and sold in North America.In 2001, they replace the Cultus Crescent or Esteem with Liana or Aerio which the car is still in sub compact size.Again in 2006-2007 they replace it with SX4,we consider it a sub compact too.

In 2011 Tokyo Motor Show,They debut a Regina concept which they said it preview next generation global compact car!!. They said the car have excellent aerodynamics, low consumption, small carbon footprint and ease of use with decent performance. Regina Suzuki has a new engine with direct injection turbocharged 0.8 L associated with a CVT gearbox that allows the green car to consume only 3.0 L/100 km and release CO2 at 70 G / km This new engine is 800 cm3 associate to Start & Stop system and energy recovery during braking. The car have only 730 kg which is a weight of Kei-car.

It Interest because first,The engine come with direct injection which not in Suzuki offering now and may be it will have in the near future.Second, it may transform to next generation Suzuki C-segment hatchback that replace the slow selling Liana hatcback that discontinue in 2007.Notthing is confirm right now but that it a rumour that suzukifan was told.

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Next generation Suzuki Jimny should arrive by 2014 , Rumor a pick-up based on the Jimny

As we report by referring word from Brazil’s Suzuki spokesperson say that the new Jimny will be produce in midwestern state of Goias at December 2012.Until now on more word from Suzuki but  SuzukiFan thinks the launch date may be postpone as autoblog said that , a senior exec at North american Suzuki have told them that he automaker could import a compact truck to the U.S. based on the next generation Suzuki Jimny. The Jimny – also known as the Samurai in the States – has continued to chug along outside of North America, and with the next iteration due to arrive in three years’ time, Suzuki could bring the body-on-frame SUV to the U.S. with a truck based.

It has been say that model is developing under the North American consumer who wants an economical, compact, roomy car at an affordable price.Details of the project so far kept secret and not disclosed to the masses but it has been said that the new Jimny will use body on frame structure and feature a truly off-road-4wheel drive system.That report is surprise us as we think that the new Jimmy will change to a cheaper unibody structure which more popular recently in crossover form.We guss that may be Suzuki want differentiate from the car based’s SX4 croossover.

Many people are believe that the new car will add to rear door to made the car 4door that easy to accomodate and more versitile.The size expect to be longer and wider.focus to bold young sporty like Kia did with the Soul.Anyway, The new jimmy will be produce in more countries than before.

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