Suzuki Alto Review

 Design, comfort and convenience

The new Suzuki Alto has a sporty, solid look that exudes urban energy despite the compact dimensions of the body. The design is elegant and beautiful thanks to aerodynamically efficient contours that combine tautness with evocative curviness. It is ideally suited to European tastes and with a drag coefficient of just 0.30 promotes fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions.

The use of sharing space more space for the front seats, but still offers plenty of space for four adults. Compartment for small items conveniently located inside the cab. Notwithstanding the new Alto, compact exterior dimensions, there is a useful amount of luggage behind the rear seats and folding rear seat backrest is expanding space, a spacious luggage compartment is suitable for everyday use.

Performance and environmental compatibility

The new Suzuki Alto is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0 liter gasoline has successfully launched as an engine of the Suzuki Splash. This unit is lightweight and compact with low friction properties. Maximum power output is 68PS (50kW) with maximum torque of 90 nm. Fuel consumption is low at 62.7 mpg combined cycle and CO2 emissions are just 103g/km. The standard transmission is a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission (uncommon among one-liter cars) with gate-type shifter is available.

Suspension

The front suspension is MacPherson strut and the great, under suspension with high rigidity is added to capacity in the areas of leg assembly for superior handling. The rear suspension has Suzuki proprietary 3-link rigid axle design, and contains many improvements for the new car. The coil springs and dampers were tuned for optimum handling stability through extensive testing on roads in Europe.

Suzuki targeted handling that makes driving enjoyable on urban roads, so drivers enjoy linear response, gentle roll movements, light steering feel, and good absorption of shock and vibration. These benefits reflect the experience Suzuki has gained in motorsport around the world.

The new Suzuki Alto has a minimum turning radius of only 4.5 million, it is easy to maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Security

To help the driver avoid hazards on the road, the new Suzuki Alto is available with Electronic Stability Program (ESP ®), which modulates the engine performance and applies the brakes during cornering and accelerators.

In an unfortunate incident, the new Suzuki Alto's body reflects Suzuki's Total effective control technology (in particular, to protect) the concept in the form of a deformable structure to absorb impact energy, the elements that disperse the energy of the frame shock away from passengers and a strong cabin structure. Using a high-quality steel for most of the body means the resulting high level of occupant safety does not add body weight.

SRS front airbags, side and curtain are available to reduce the severity of impacts suffered by occupants in a collision. Energy-absorbing trim materials protect the head more.

Specifications

Engine: 1.0L diesel

Drive System: 2WD

Transmission: 5MT/4AT

Steering: LHD / RHD

Number of doors: 5

DIMENSIONS

Overall length: 3,500 mm

Overall width: 1600 mm

Overall height: 1470 mm

Wheelbase: 2360 mm

Footprint

Front: 1405 mm

Rear: 1400 mm

CAPACITY

Seats: 4

Capacity

Max. Volume: 774 L

Rear seat backs folded (VDA method): 367 L

The rear seat is raised (VDA method): 129 l

Fuel tank capacity: 35 l

ENGINE

Type: K10B

Number of cylinders: 3

Number of valves: 12

Displacement: 996 cm3

Bore and stroke: 73.0 x 79.4 mm

Compression ratio: 11.0

Maximum output: 68PS (50 kW) @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque: 90 Nm @ 4800 rpm

Fuel distribution: Multipoint injection

PERFORMANCE

Maximum speed: 155 kmh

0-100 km / h: 14 s

Fuel consumption (combined): 4.5 l/100km

CO2 emissions (combined): 103 g / km

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Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

Performance and functionality

The new Suzuki-developed 2.4-liter four-cylinder produces 166 horsepower and 162 Nm peak torque, producing an estimated EPA fuel economy to 19 mpg / city and 26 mpg / highway. Available for Suzuki Grand Vitara XSport and luxury cars have a new 3.2-liter V6, 230 hp and 213 Nm of torque, replacing the 2.7-liter engine V6 in 2008, the Grand Vitara that produced 185 horsepower and 184 Nm of torque. Despite the increase in 45 horses, the new V6 engine for better fuel economy ratings old. The new engine is also 20 percent cleaner than the 2008 model in terms of assessing the state of California smog index. The new V6 also features variable valve timing and camshaft intake and exhaust, and two Suzuki Grand Vitara engines use a zero-maintenance timing chain instead of belt.

New Grand Vitara four-cylinder engine can be combined with the usual five-speed manual or a new four-speed automatic while the V6 is adapted to the standard five-speed automatic. Help to meet the sense of adventure, guests can choose rear-wheel drive models, one of the four-wheel drive or four full-time four-wheel drive, traction control, unlike anything else available in the segment. Electronic Stability Program (ESP ®) standard on all models Suzuki Grand Vitara, as well as a new rollover sensor standard side curtain airbags. Improve the performance of any road structure was established in 2009, and rear disc brakes, which replace the previous battery.

Suzuki four-wheel drive modes offers the best of both worlds: the most helped by a completely retuned suspension, is exceptionally capable off road, but it is civilized on the asphalt. On the road, drivers can leave the switch in the dash box of 4H and the electronically controlled on-demand four-wheel drive system will apply traction to the front wheels only when necessary, the economic optimization. When traveling off the road or the low speed power and traction, the driver can activate the hold switch high range or low range 4H 4L Lock to engage the center differential. The V6 four-mode full-time four-wheel drive also feature Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control, which can improve safety when driving on steep slopes.

For RV owners, a Suzuki Grand Vitara equipped with an automatic transmission or four-mode full-time four-wheel can also be towed flat. Changing the transfer case control in the neutral position to minimize transmission wear and to prevent not lead to accumulation on the odometer.


Built as a brute

Suzuki Grand Vitara Suzuki continues 40-year heritage of building compact, yet rugged SUV-type, including a model named "Brute." The current Grand Vitara has proven its durability in some of the most difficult global markets. The key to the Grand Vitara is mat is its ability to unibody construction with integrated ladder frame, rear-wheel drive transmission and based four-wheel independent suspension. Typically, the luxury SUVs offer this premium architecture. This construction gives strength and capabilities sought in large SUVs, while providing the agility on the road and ride quality expected in a modern compact SUV.

It also separates the Suzuki Grand Vitara from the "high wagons" in the segment is the availability of a four-mode four-wheel full two-tier system transfer case. This material, along with its robust body approach and departure angles steeper, and 7.9 inches of ground clearance (4WD models), enables the Grand Vitara to keep going when the road becomes a trail. In addition, the Suzuki Grand Vitara 3000 lbs. towing capacity (with V6) is double that of many car-based models and light enough to carry the boats, ATVs and motorcycles.

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport Review

April 1, 2010 - Live Floor 2010 New York Auto Show, Suzuki sets out a new sport version of the Suzuki Kizashi 2011. Almost perfect combination of design, performance and value of all do Kizashi robust, and economical car for anyone. And in addition to the sports package, we believe that Dave Arbogast bit 'of style and additional benefits make Kizashi more attractive.

Sport package includes a new front lower lip and extended, chrome surround and honeycomb grille blacked adds. Parties make a similar threshold with extensions and chrome strip show and receives a simple decklid spoiler. Inside, there is a sports steering wheel and contrast stitching throughout the cabin. All of this is the property of the suspension is sure to make Kizashi fun, attractive car.

Unfortunately, we are disappointed that Suzuki has no plans to add a V6 or a hybrid version of the Kizashi platform in the near future. This was a bit 'expected after General Motors and Suzuki separated, and V6 power plant is likely to come from GM. Prices are not announced until Kizashi Sport will go on sale in July.

We have always left impressed by the taut body control and precise handling presented by Suzuki Kizashi mid-size sedan, but a new model - the 2011 Sport Kizashi - promises a driving experience even more.

Although presented as a single model, Kizashi Sport is more along the lines of a set of options available on the upper levels Kizashi two linings. Available in both sedan and GTS SLS, your sports team adds a band slightly revised front strut revised lists, additional chrome, and a rear spoiler. Unique 18-inch wheels are two pounds lighter than before, and engineers Kizashi features a revised suspension tuning, which lowers the ride height by 10 mm.

The suspension changes, it seems, is the measure of the modernization of the mechanical systems for the gifted Kizashi Sport. The power always comes with a 2.4-liter DOHC I-4, which is rated at 185 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. A six-speed manual transmission is standard but a continuously variable transmission is optional (and mandatory in all-wheel drive is ordered). Choose CVT reduces engine power to 180 horses.

Inside Kizashi Sport receives some unique features, including revision of the front sport seats with perforated leather on the steering wheel. Buyers must choose the black leather seats, contrasting stitching added to the shift boot and parking brake boot and the seats themselves.

Suzuki has not yet determined the price of the model, but we expect to hit the sport to carry a modest price increase of $ 23.234 and $ 25.134 base price of the GTS and SLS, respectively. Look for additional information when the cars arrive at retailers nationwide in August 2010.

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2011 Suzuki Swift Review

Suzuki Swift brings a compact car segment mix of spectacular design, quality Japanese and European driving dynamics, with prices starting at £ 9,190, superb driving and 60 mpg fuel economy of 1.3 DDIS-plus, has the personality to attract the most demanding customers is a small car.

The model range offers a choice of petrol engines of 1.3 liters and three body styles and five doors and the engine of 1.3 DDIS SZ3 way diesel five-door. The model 1.3-liter petrol available in SZ2, SZ3 and SZ4 degree 1.5-liter gasoline is available as a five-door with automatic transmission.

distinctive styling and spacious interior complement the global specifications. All models feature front, side and curtain airbags, radio / CD player, central locking and immobilizer, electric mirrors and front windows, steering wheel audio controls and tinted glass, although models SZ3 and 1.3 DDIS SZ3 get front fog lamps, power heated outside mirrors, manual air conditioning. SZ4 models are keyless start, automatic climate control and 15-inch alloy wheels.

1.3-liter gasoline

Suzuki Swift is designed to excel in city driving on winding roads or country. Its gasoline engine, a 1.3-liter 92PS was selected for a strong performance in the low engine speed and medium speed.

The engine provides enjoyable driving characteristics, with shipping 1.3-liter Suzuki Swift from 0 to 62 mph in 11 seconds. The maximum speed is 109 mph. This behavior is consistent with the solid fuel economy of all models easily exceed 40mpg in combined cycle driving, including auto 1.5, which returns 43.5mpg. Economy rises to 48.7mpg for the 1.3-liter.

Transmissions

The same five-speed manual transmission used in both petrol and diesel models, suitably adjusted gears for diesel. It will provide solid and worthy of high-speed gear shift, thanks to improved access to accommodation. Suzuki Swift rare segment, four-speed automatic available as a standard five-door 1.5-liter SZ4 design is a gated shift lever.

Global perspectives, focusing on Europe

Suzuki Swift was the first product of Suzuki program in radical innovation to strengthen its position both as the first compact car maker and motorcycle brands in the foreground. It introduces new ideas and thoughts that will define the design of many other new models from Suzuki in the coming years.

Suzuki Swift is a global vision and production - is built in Japan, Hungary, China and India - but its development has focused on the strict requirements and preferences of the European market in terms of design and driving characteristics. In fact, the first step of the design team was to create a base in Europe, where he was able to obtain valuable information on the European way of thinking and inspiration for the environment. And a lot of chassis development and improvement based on real-world information acquired by the wide road and track testing across the continent.

The result is an innovative design, sporty and elegant, with true international appeal. As a new departure in Suzuki design, develop themes Swift style first seen in the Concept S and Concept-car exhibition S2, and shows the willingness of the company to develop original interpretations of well-established market segments .

Designers deliberately avoided the tendency to "a box of conformity, but to produce content through the design of the hood. Muscular, flared wheel arches, bold sills and wheels pushed out to every corner, and the panel with broad shoulders, which will always express their car's rear lights and the inherent stability of dynamic change.

The strong curvature of the nose and the openings of the large square cut, and deep spoiler with grille to add further distinction. The black and AB-pillars create a greenhouse effect and the wraparound headlights sweep back home in the wings to mirror the shape of the taillight.

The particular shape of the tailgate combines a large rear bumper to give the solid appearance of the bottom of the body. At the top of the tailgate, the rear edge of the roof is shaped spoiler to improve aerodynamics and save 1 kg more value than usual bolt-on item.

A framework to match your search

Suzuki European Programme for the Development of the chassis has paid off with the Suzuki Swift offers a level of treatment that will appeal to the amateur as far as the typical B-segment customers, while achieving a refined and comfortable. These qualities are provided by one of the biggest titles in its class - 1,470 mm front and 1480 mm rear - combined with a wheelbase of 2,390 mm.

The platform, created recently for Suzuki Swift, has a front subframe mount which are management, suspension arms and lower motor connected to the rear. The structure is rigid generates less road noise and a strong sense of stability.

MacPherson strut front suspension matched by a torsion beam and springs in the rear. The low unsprung weight arrangement torsion beam allows effective control of camber angle and toe to deliver accurate and predictable handling, any development of space-efficient plays a crucial role in achieving a low, flat boot floor.

To complete the driving experience, Suzuki Swift, the benefits of a steering rack that gives direct and precise meaning and a braking system with rigid forceps, especially to improve braking performance.

Despite the Suzuki Swift 1690 mm wide, it is still very manageable statements about the city. Turning radius is a compact 9.4 million.

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Suzuki Kizashi Sport Road Race

New Custom Suzuki Kizashi Road Race is a new custom design, Suzuki. This Kizashi Road race debut this year at SEMA Las Vegas. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Road Race to use a feature of high carbontrix their own buffer. Suzuki Kizashi Road Race will also sport design wit springs rear sway bar, custom brakes, a new intake system zeitronix ZT-2 system login information and programming ECU. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Road Race drafted a delta-tech sports body kit. Car design, inspired by a bike Hayabusa.

Based on the recent Kizashi 2010 (pronounced "Shee-Kee-Zah"), already known for its near-luxury content and the Euro-platform game, the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport moves the meter to the excitement a multitude of external mods . These include a more muscular front bumper (with chrome accents) and the lower grille, the extensions of the table body, lower molding on the side of the body with chrome accents, trunk-mounted spoiler, light weight as alloy wheels of 18 inches and a height of 10 mm lower for a combination of improved aerodynamics and a low center of gravity for better grip and sharper handling.

Kizashi be solved within the new designed sports steering wheel with perforated leather handle and contrasting stitching on leather seats, gear and brake boot Emergency boot (if equipped with black leather interior). Suzuki Kizashi Interior updates about sport in the world intentionally, a montage sports seats, cab driver-centric.

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Special "Limited" for the Suzuki SX4 New metallic paint finishes and better standard equipment

Suzuki refreshes the SX4: From now on, the compact SUV is also available as special edition SX4 "Limited"is available. According to Suzuki, the special edition over a comparably equipped 1000 model series is € cheaper.

New metallic paint finishes
Externally, the special edition has color-coordinated. Front grille, roof rails and the 16-inch alloy wheels are now standard in the same color "Gunmetal ". For the body four metallic paint finishes are available: "Cosmic Black Pearl, Silky Silver, " "Sunlight Copper Pearl" and "Smokey Green.

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2012 Suzuki Swift S-Concept: Sporty version of the Swift Geneva Motor Show 2011

Suzuki presented at the Geneva Motor Show the Swift S-Concept. The study is based on the generation of the fall of 2010 launched Swift.

Large grill and rear wing
The concept car is likely to be a sports version of the Swift. The newly published picture shows a vehicle with stacked dual headlights, a large grill and rear wing. In the Swift-range is still missing the sports version, which was called at the last generation Swift Sport 1600 and had a 125-horsepower gasoline engine. Besides the study shows Suzuki its normal range of models to which is joined in the fall as the last model, the midsize sedan Kizashi.

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Suzuki Introduces New MR Wagon 2012 , more retro than ever

One of the kei-cars best-selling Suzuki has come renewal. After five years of success, the MR Wagon-generation debut, adding a flairhis appearance simpleton . Built on a new platform, remains faithful to 3.39 meters in length that makes the law not to "pass the segment. "

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Suzuki introduced a new versions of Swift and Kizashi 4x4

Swift 4x4 2011 will be offered exclusively with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine with capacity of 94 hp coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox. The small Suzuki managed to achieve outstanding efficiency, at 5.5 liters. 100 km, with CO2 emissions at 129 g / km. In Germany, Swift-wheel drive version will cost 14,490 euros (21,000 dollars).

Sedan Kizashi 4x4-wheel drive system receives intellectual Suzuki (i-AWD), which allows driver to include four-wheel drive. The four-cylinder 2.4-liter gasoline engine will be capable of 178 hp at equipping the box CVT, average fuel consumption is 11.3 liters. 100 km. The cost of a sedan starts at 29,900 euros (41,000 dollars) all in the same in Germany.

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Suzuki: New teaser for the Wagon R 2011

Here's the first teaser image of a vehicle headlight of the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki, I mean the famous Wagon R, the gauge cubic microspace is a chart on the Japanese market but also on some Asian markets.

More than a completely new, it seems that a change in the style of this small vehicle long enough sold in our markets and has now disappeared from the European range (as well as those of Opel), which replaced the Splach does not seem to splash in the market for urban micro.

Few other details, but two images from Japanese sites that give us a glimpse of what should be the Solio Wagon R or 2011 depending on the finish and markets.

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2011 Suzuki SX4 Facelift-updated Sedan photos leaked

The images show an overall refresh to the current SX4 styling; there is a new chromed-lined grill on the front. The headlamps are slightly re-styled which makes the front gives a little more shaper stance. The front bumper is also all new. On the rear, there are extensive changes to the boot lid, restyled tail-lamps which now look similar to the newly-launched Kizashi saloon.

There is not much information on engines but we can expect an inclusion of a diesel motor in future.

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Suzuki SX4 "limited" special model with four-wheel and more equipment

Suzuki SX4 brings a special "limited" to the market. The compact crossover equipped from the factory two-tone Alcantara seats, climate control, heated seats and a steering wheel by a remote controlled, MP3-compatible CD radio and nine speakers. Also on board is the all-wheel system i-AWD.


The Japanese are offering the special model in four metallic paint finishes. Besides the known paintings Silky Silver Metallic, Sunlight Copper Pearl Metallic Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic and there is the new color Smoky Green Metallic. To get the special edition wheels, a gunmetal paint for the grill and roof rails and floor mats and Exterior trim with a "limited" logo.

Suzuki SX4 Limited Edition price
The safety equipment corresponds to the regular model. Similarly, the engines offered, a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 120 horsepower and a 2.0-liter diesel with 135 hp. The price of the SX4 "limited run" at € 19 990 for the 1.6 4x4. The 2.0 turbo diesel 4x4 DDiS there from 21 990 €. The price is according to the manufacturer in either case, € 1000 compared to a comparably equipped standard model.

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Special edition Suzuki Alto SZ-L photos and details

This week, Suzuki has announced the release of a special limited edition Alto SZ-L, based on the version of SZ3, but with broad options. Released to only 500 cars.

Standard equipment includes air conditioning with filter, side airbags, front fog lights and a variety of internal options.

As Suzuki said that Alto SZ-L should appear on sale in September of this year, in two color versions Body - Superior White and Bright Red, the two are not metallic, at a cost of 8170 £.

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Suzuki shows new edition of the Swift 2011 - new pictures

The Swift is the successful model of Suzuki. Now the production of the successor starts in the Hungarian Esztergom, before the small car comes in the fall of 2010 to us. To mark the festive event are now the first pictures of the new Swift.
Visually, the new Swift follows the lines of its predecessor, there are noticeable differences in front of all front and rear. The length of the Suzuki goes up by nine centimeters to 3.85 meters on now. The wheelbase increases to 2.43 meters, while height and width remain virtually unchanged. Standard tires are of a lower cross section than before and 16 inch wheels. In all equipment lines, there is no additional charge an ESP, and seven airbags including a knee airbag for the driver.
Future Swift's customers can choose between a diesel and a gasoline engine: The 1.2-liter petrol has a dual variable valve timing and makes 94 hp. As a result, a maximum torque of 118 Newton meters at 4,800 revolutions to. Alternatively, a common-rail diesels with 1.3 liter displacement and 75 horsepower available, which heaves 190 Newton meters at 1,750 revolutions of the crankshaft. Significantly, the reduced consumption: The gasoline engine takes exactly five liters to himself, which corresponds to 116 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Diesel drivers have to refill after 100 kilometers, 4.2 liters of fuel to meet the CO2 value is 109 grams Both sets the Euro-5 standard.

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A new generation 2011 Suzuki Swift came across without camouflage

On one road neighboring Hungary road paparazzi managed to take pictures hatchback Suzuki Swift a new generation.

And at the auto were several identical cars Suzuki Swift without any protective camouflage.

Judging from photographs, design the new Swift is a logical continuation of the evolutionary ideas predecessor. The official premiere will take place car at the Paris Motor Show in September this year, and detailed information about the new product (including detailed technical specifications) will be published by the Japanese as early as Thursday 10 June.

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Suzuki SX4: Spring makeover

Presented at the last Frankfurt Motor Show, the Suzuki SX4 restyled arrives in France. This twin technique Fiat Sedici was in need of grooming, even if it was he who brought the fashion Suv compact.

Nose redesigned front (grille, bumper), rocker redesigned 16-inch alloy wheels, redesigned instrument panel while the perceived quality is not very good, as the SX4 will be more attractive and this, in this point of view, successful.

On the mechanical side, we note the appearance of a diesel 2.0 DDIS original Fiat develops 135hp for 320 nm of torque while emitting only 143 g of co ² per kilometer. Note that this engine is the only one to withstand the option of four-wheel drive because the SX4 is sold mostly in FWD.via

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Maruti Suzuki brought out its first car in December 1983 and has been serving the needs of Indian car buyers till date. This article briefly describes the Maruti Suzuki cars available in our country as of now. The new emission norms just pushed the Maruti Suzuki 800 from 13 cities.

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The New Maruti Suzuki SX4 ZXi

No Compromise On Safety

The professional verdict has it. This car can be rated as the no-noisy, great pick-up car enabling a smooth zip-zap even on rough roads.

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sedan and Suzuki Kizashi Sport

SUZUKI will present at the Suzuki showroom in New York sports modified sedan Kizashi - Kizashi Sport, which will complement the already existing base configuration GTS and SLS. Sales of this modification in the U.S. will begin in August this year.

From the basic model Kizashi Sport has a more expressive front bumper, side skirts with plastic body and a new rear bumper, as well as the presence of 18-inch wheels, which are standard equipment in new items. In addition, the sedan gets underestimated by 10 millimeters suspension with "European" settings, shock absorbers and springs, and a little revised interior with sports seats.

In technical terms "sports" version of Suzuki Kizashi not changed. The base engine for the Japanese sedan - a 2.4-liter Quartet, develops 185 horsepower in versions with manual transmission and 178 horsepower - a version with the "automatic". Later models are expected to appear with a 3.2-liter "six", as well as with hybrid power plant.

In the United States and Japan Kizashi is already available in Europe and the novelty will appear gradually during 2010-2011.

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Suzuki SX4 Facelift 2010 details and price

The little Suzuki SX4 SUV in November, received a facelift and new engines. Externally, only little things have changed, inside the instruments now received a blue touch. Gist: The 1.9-liter diesel engine is replaced by a much more economical two-liter.

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