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2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross – 5 Stars in Euro NCAP Crash Test [video]

2014 Suzuki SX4 S-cross has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars, according to new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP, receiving the maximum 5-star rating.

The new C-segment crossover has achieved an above-average overall result. It performed notably well on its pedestrian protection, the top-class rating in total score for newly adopted test methodology that took effect this year.

The body structure and occupant restraint systems on the SX4 S-Cross are developed to meet current and anticipated crash safety standards, offering optimal protection in real life situations.

The new SX4 S-Cross features Suzuki’s Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) concept for occupant-protecting impact absorption and low weight. Extensive use of high tensile steel for key parts helps to keep the body light and enhances the vehicle’s crashworthiness substantially.

Suzuki ensures best possible safety on the new SX4 S-Cross by synchronising active and passive systems.

Active safety equipment includes a speed limiter, which prevents the car from exceeding a driver-set speed, ESP^®, which promotes stability; and seatbelt reminder for all seats.

Passive safety includes 7 airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters. The seat and head restraint provide good protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision. In addition, bonnet shape and new structures for the cowl top, wipers and bumpers provide impact absorption which lessens the degree of harm if the car comes into contact with a pedestrian.

2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross is currently available in the UK with pricing starting from £14,999.

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October 23, 2013

Suzuki Introduces The Eco Karimun Wagon R In Indonesia

The production of Suzuki Karimun Wagon R started and the news was announced at the Jakarta Motor Show. The passenger car is a 1000cm3 five seater which aims to suit the Indonesian government’s Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) policy, which means that it offers low fuel consumption.

In order to meet the growing vehicle market in Indonesia, Suzuki is already making investments to enhance the internal production rate at the Tambun Plant. Furthermore, the internal production rate of the engine and transmission plant will be largely enhanced by partially moving the engine production of the Cakung Plant.

The new plant is scheduled to open and start operation in February 2014 and eventually will become a complete production structure in November. Suzuki Karimun Wagon R is planned to be produced there. With the launch of this vehicle the brand aims to enhance of production ability in Indonesia, and in addition will work on efficient production and sales increase.

As a result, thanks to the new engine and transmission plant and the new assembly plant in operation, the production ability in Indonesia aims to be 250 000 units in 2015.

Source: Suzuki

September 20, 2013

Suzuki B King by Art Studio Vilner

We have seen so far that the professionals at the Bulgarian luxury tuning company Vilner are not only experienced in the entire transformation of automobiles, but also in giving motorbikes new and extremely exquisite look. Today, they are exclusively revealing to the readers of automobilesreview.com their new project.

Under the spotlight is the Suzuki B King which was manufactured back in 2007. It utilizes a 1,340 cc engine, which is capable of producing 181 horsepower (135 kW) at 9500 rpm and 108 lb-ft (146 Nm) of torque at 7200 rpm.

The owner of the motorbike took individuality very seriously. For this reason he desired only subtle changes on the B King that will make it look different and individual. Of course, the specialists took care of this task by adding seven new details to the Suzuki.

What they have basically done is to change the tail by replacing the original exhaust system with new one that is entirely made of carbon fibre. In addition, the black details around the headlight contribute towards more predatory visual stance of the front.

What rounds-off the transformation is the detail under the radiator. At last, the bike is given a new seat made of ostrich leather, while for the lightning at the rear are now taking care new LED indicators and tail-light.

September 16, 2013

Suzuki Unveils iV-4 Compact SUV Concept In Frankfurt

Suzuki is currently making the official world debut of its new compact SUV concept vehicle named iV-4. The new model has striking and powerful exterior design, which follows the tradition of brand’s compact SUVs.

In fact, the vehicle is created to be personalized. The result will be a car which perfectly complies customers’ wishes and lifestyle. And this concept is featured in the name of the SUV as well. Here, the “i” stands for “individuality”, “V” for “vehicle”, and “4” for “4 wheel-drive”.

The design of this new concept features straight, sleek lines, clamshell hood, five-slotted front grille. This effects in very futuristic stance which is continued by the distinctive kicked-up character lines on the sides, the fog light with built-in laser sensor on the roof and the illuminated grille.

This Suzuki runs on large-diameter tyres, matched with wheel design that gives a foretaste of the powerful road performance of an SUV. The individualization regarding the exterior is through individual choice of exterior parts, colour, texture, and much more. For instance, there is now being offered the specially created exterior colour Brilliant Turquoise Metallic which comes to remind us of the sky reflected in a skyscraper.

The brand has also announced that there is going to be a production model based on the iV-4 that will be lightweight and will deliver one of the lowest CO2 emissions figures in its class. In addition, it will be equipped with ALLGRIP, which is a next generation of 4WD technology created for exhilarating and powerful drive.

The production model will be launched in 2015.

Dimensions of Suzuki iV-4 Compact SUV Concept:

Overall length 4,215 (mm)
Overall width 1,850 (mm)
Overall height 1,665 (mm)
Wheelbase 2,500 (mm)
Tyre size 235/55R20

Source: Suzuki

September 11, 2013

Suzuki iV-4 Compact SUV Concept

Suzuki will introduce the iV-4 Compact SUV Concept at the 65th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from 10^th to 22^nd September 2013. The introduction of the compact SUV concept iV-4 is an indication of the direction which will be taken with the future model to be added to the company’s renowned SUV line-up.

While inheriting certain design features of the Suzuki SUVs, such as the clam-shell shaped bonnet and the front grille divided into five, its overall styling conveys a sense of modernity and innovativeness.

The manufacture will release further details on 10^th September, so stay tuned!

Other Suzuki models on display will be the Alto, Splash, Swift, Swift Sport, SX4, SX4 S-Cross, Jimny, Grand Vitara and Kizashi.

Source: Suzuki

July 30, 2013

2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross – Price

Suzuki UK has announced the pricing of the new 2014 SX4 S-Cross, which will hit the market on 1^st October with pricing starting from just £14,999 for the SZ3 1.6-Litre petrol and going up to £23,549 for the range-topping 1.6 DDiS SZ5 Allgrip Manual.

Suzuki created the new SX4 S-Cross by combining its compact car know how with technologies honed for sport utility vehicles. As a result of focusing on giving the new S-Cross distinctive crossover styling, class leading space for passengers and luggage, next-generation 4WD performance and one of the lowest CO₂ emissions in the segment, it achieves a remarkable combination of styling, utility, safety, performance and fuel economy. It is a model which can offer great driving enjoyment and versatile family usage to many more people in a wide range of situations.

The engine range includes a 1.6 litre petrol achieving 51.3 mpg with 2WD and manual gearbox and a 1.6 liter DDiS diesel returning up to 67.2 mpg with the same configuration. Both come with Engine Auto Stop/Start system.

ALLGRIP is Suzuki’s new generation 4WD, created by evolving the company’s renowned 4WD technologies to provide driving enjoyment and peace of mind in diverse conditions while promoting economy and limiting the strain which 4WD cars place on the environment. The four-mode 4WD system in the new SX4 embodies ALLGRIP technology.

Pricing for the SX4 S-Cross is as follows:

S-CROSS	CO₂ OUTPUT	PRICE
1.6 SZ3 Manual	127 g/km	£14,999.00
1.6 SZ4 Manual	127 g/km	£16,249.00
1.6 SZ-T Manual	127 g/km	£17,749.00
1.6 SZ5 Manual	127 g/km	£19,749.00
1.6 SZ5 CVT	125 g/km	£21,099.00
1.6 SZ5 ALLGRIP Manual	135 g/km	£21,549.00
1.6 SZ5 ALLGRIP CVT	130 g/km	£22,449.00
1.6 DDiS SZ3 Manual	110 g/km	£16,999.00
1.6 DDiS SZ4 Manual	110 g/km	£18,249.00
1.6 DDiS SZ-T Manual	110 g/km	£19,749.00
1.6 DDiS SZ5 Manual	110 g/km	£21,749.00
1.6 DDiS SZ-T ALLGRIP Manual	114 g/km	£21,549.00
1.6 DDiS SZ5 ALLGRIP Manual	114 g/km	£23,549.00

Source: Suzuki

July 17, 2013

2013 Suzuki Swift Facelift – Price

After the revealing of the 5-door variant of Swift Sport, Suzuki has announced the 2013 Swift Facelift. The model makes strong statements in styling, impact safety, driving performance, handling as well as offering low fuel consumption and low emissions.

2013 Suzuki Swift Facelift comes with minor changes including a new front bumper, a modified grille and an upper LED rear brake light. There are also new wheels and LED DRLs for the range-topping SZ4 model.

The interior boasts a new seat fabric that combines black, blue and gray accents.

The engine range includes a 1.2 liter petrol with 94HP (69 kW) and 118Nm (87 lb-ft) of torque and a 1.3 liter DdiS diesel with 75HP (55 kW) and 190Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque.

The 2013 Swift is priced from £10,799 on-the-road.

Offer pricing for the latest Swift range until the end of September is as follows:

Model	OTR Price	VAT-Free Offer Price
3-door 1.2 SZ2 manual	£10,799	£8,999
3-door 1.2 SZ3 manual	£12,119	£10,099
3-door 1.2 SZ4 manual	£13,439	£11,199
5-door 1.2 SZ2 manual	£11,299	£9,416
5-door 1.2 SZ3 manual	£12,619	£10,516
5-door 1.2 SZ4 manual	£13,939	£11,616
5-door 1.2 SZ4 auto	£14,949	£12,458
5-door 1.3 DDiS SZ4 manual	£15,139	£12,616

Source: Suzuki

July 12, 2013

2013 Suzuki Swift Sport 5-door – More Practicality

Suzuki has announced the 2013Swift Sport 5-door offering more practicality and low cost of ownership.

The small hatchback is powered by an M16A engine with 136HP (100 kW) and 160Nm at 4,440RPM. The engine has a variable intake system and an optimised intake VVT (Variable Valve Timing) for increased valve lift. The engine’s high output is combined with excellent fuel economy of 44.1 mpg on the Combined EC Cycle with CO₂ emissions of 147g/km. The Sport is fitted with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard and has a bespoke exhaust system with twin tailpipes, one on each side of the rear diffuser.

At no additional charge, Swift Sport is available in four metallic/pearlescent colours which are as follows Silky Silver metallic, Cool White Pearl metallic, Boost Blue Pearl metallic and Cosmic Black Pearl metallic.

Source: Suzuki

July 9, 2013

2014 Suzuki Swift SZ4 4×4 Model Introduced

2014 Suzuki Swift SZ4 4×4 is being introduced to the European continent after its huge success in Japan. The strong heritage the brand has for 4WD models will make this Swift a true on-road icon.

The model will be offered as a five door 1.2 petrol model with manual transmission and equipped as either an SZ3 or SZ4 grade. Furthermore, the innovations around it include the new badging and the slightly increased body ride height of 25 mm. This makes the SZ3 the same in terms of ride height as the SZ3 five door.

Next to it, the SZ4 model has a more aggressive appearance and in addition delivers enhanced protection over rough ground. This is achieved via the new front and rear skid plates, black wheel arch extensions and black side skirts.

2014 Suzuki Swift SZ4 4×4 is equipped with the well established and simple fully automatic and permanent 4-wheel drive system. The latter transfers additional torque to the rear wheels when required via a viscous coupling. This in turn, further improves highly acclaimed cornering ability of the vehicle.

The aforementioned details makes the car the perfect choice for those who live in rural areas and need more mobility, or for crossing slippery surfaces during winter without owning a larger and more conventional SUV sized vehicle.

Moreover, Suzuki has utilized in this model small and lightweight components, which make it just 65 kg heavier than an equivalent 2WD petrol model. The result is that the SZ4 4×4 delivers only 126 g/km of CO2 emissions. SZ4 model now also includes power folding door mirrors with integral indicators and Daylight Running Lamps as standard equipment.

Source: Suzuki

July 9, 2013

2013 Suzuki SX4 2.0 DDiS 4WD – 53.3 mpg UK

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover is the Best Real MPG Perforamnce according to honestjohn.co.uk. The SX4 range was voted by owners as the car that came closest to achieving the EC combined figure in everyday driving, recording an average score of 97.1 %.

The combined fuel consumption for the 1.6 petrol 2WD is 45.6 mpg and the 2.0 DDiS 4WD model is 53.3mpg.

The engine range includes a 1.6 petrol engine with either two or four wheel drive or with the 2.0 DDiS engine as four wheel drive. The 1.6 SZ3 two wheel drive model is priced at £10,495, which represents a customer saving of £2,100.

“Fuel consumption has become a very contentious issue and the feedback we get from owners via Real MPG is incredibly valuable. Since launching in 2011 we’ve had submissions covering pretty much every make of car so for owners to report that the Suzuki SX4 range comes so close to matching its claimed fuel economy is a real achievement.”, said Dan Harrison, editor of honestjohn.co.uk.

Source: Suzuki

May 17, 2013

Suzuki Authentics Concept at 2013 Auto Shanghai

Suzuki has presented the Authentics Concept in Shanghai. “AUTHENTICS” is a concept model of the authentic sedan presented to the C-segment sedan class, which has the largest volume in the Chinese automobile market

Design

– By keeping its overall height low and adopting a long wheelbase, it realizes a stable authentic sedan style.
– The main characteristics are its sharp and sporty character lines and an inflected body shape with an elegant curved surface.

Suzuki plans to produce and distribute the production model based on “AUTHENTICS” by the end of 2014.

Source: Suzuki

April 22, 2013

Suzuki Teases Authentics Concept Ahead Of Shanghai

Suzuki Authentics Concept Sedan has just been teased. The model will make its global premiere at the 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition on 20th of April.

Authentics is a concept that will probably enter the C-segment sedan class. The latter has the largest volume in the Chinese automobile market. What also has been revealed is that this Suzuki emphasizes “Sporty x Elegant” thanks to a long wheelbase and an unconstrained form.

It has an overall height which has been kept low. In addition, its strong character gives a wind-cutting image of the car along with a rich and fine curved surface.

The brand will also make another premiere – the new GW250S on-road motorcycle. The model will be produced by company’s joint venture in China and will be available on the markets in Japan and Europe.

Source: Suzuki

April 1, 2013

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