More photos of Suzuki Swift S-Concept

First photo of Suzuki Swift S-Concept from Geneva

[Source: Twitter (@manablog)]

Mitsubishi launches Delica D:2 in Japan

As it has already been reported, Mitsubishi will sell the new Suzuki Solio as Delica D:2 in Japan, and today it was officially launched. Prices are starting from ¥ 1,393,000.

Latest rumours about new Suzuki Swift Sport

The new Suzuki Swift Sport, according to the latest rumours coming from Japan, will be powered by a 1.6L engine producing 125 ps and 15.1 kgm of torque. This is lower than the previous report, which suggested that it will get 135 ps. In terms of fuel efficiency, under the 10.15 mode, it is expected to achieve 18.0 km/L. The new Swift Sport should be launched in October 2011 and it is expected to cost around ¥ 1,700,000.

Best Car Super Scoop Special issue arrived!!!

The BC Super Scoop Special issue has just arrived from Japan, so stay tuned for a lot of news!!!

Nissan launches new Moco in Japan

Nissan has launched today in Japan the new Moco (モコ). If it looks familiar to you, then it's because this is a rebadged Suzuki MR Wagon (earlier post).

Suzuki to unveil Swift S-Concept at Geneva

Suzuki will unveil the Swift S-Concept at the Geneva Motor Show and as you can guess, it will be a preview of the upcoming Swift Sport (earlier post).

New Suzuki MR Wagon officially launched

Suzuki has officially launched the new MR Wagon, targeting young buyers. The new model adopts a newly developed platform and a lot of work has been done in terms of packaging in order to offer a roomy interior. Power comes from the new R06A engine (earlier post), which is coupled to a CVT gearbox and 2WD models achieve a fuel efficiency of 25.5 km/L.

Three different trim levels are available (G, X and T) and all of them are available as either FF or 4WD. G and X models get a naturally aspired version of the new engine delivering 54 hp, while the T models get a turbocharged version with a power output of 64 hp. Monthly sales target is 3,000 vehicles and prices start from 1,131,900 ¥.

• G:1,131,900 ¥ (FF) /1,249,500 ¥ (4WD)
• X:1,215,900 ¥ (FF) /1,333,500 ¥ (4WD)
• T:1,393,350 ¥ (FF) /1,510,950 ¥ (4WD)

New Suzuki MR Wagon shown at 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon

The new Suzuki MR Wagon (earlier post), which will be officially launched on January 20, was shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

Mitsubishi's Solio variant to be called Delica D:2

As already reported, the new Suzuki Solio will be also available by Mitsubishi, with Suzuki supplying Mitsubishi with around 800 units per month. The Mitsubishi variant will be called Delica D:2 (デリカ Ｄ：2) and it is expected to be launched in spring 2011.

[Source: わたくしごと]

Suzuki to introduce more fuel-efficient engine for its JDM minicars - MR Wagon first to use it

Nikkei reported that Suzuki will introduce an all-new engine for its minicars in Japan for the first time in roughly 16 years. The new 0.66 L engine is expected to have a fuel efficiency of 27 km/L, which is 20% less than the current engine, when combined with a Stop/Start system.

This would enable Suzuki minicars to achieve a fuel economy comparable to that offered by Daihatsu’s new Move (related posts), which hit the market last month. Suzuki plans to invest a total of 20 billion yen [US$246 million] over three years to retool its Sagara factory in Shizuoka Prefecture to make the new engine.

All future versions of the company’s minicars, including the Wagon R and the Alto, will eventually be powered by the engine. The first to feature it will be the new MR Wagon, slated for launch this month.

[Source: Nikkei via Green Car Congress]

First details about new Suzuki Swift Sport emerge

Almost one month ago, it was reported (earlier post) that the launch of the new Suzuki Swift Sport has been postponed until next autumn. Now, an article published by a Japanese magazine claims that the engine is going to based on the one fitted in the previous generation, M16A with dual VVT, and power will go up to 135 hp. Still no info regarding the available gearboxes, if there is a choice.

The price is expected to be around 1,700,000 ¥.

[Source: IMP-X's blog]

Exterior of new Suzuki MR Wagon revealed

The exterior design of the new Suzuki MR Wagon (earlier post) has been revealed ahead of its debut, which will take place on January 20. The new MR Wagon will have a fuel efficiency of 25.5 km/L and not 26.5 as previously reported.

New Suzuki Landy introduced in Japan

This is basically Suzuki's version of the new Nissan Serena (related posts), called Landy, coming almost one month after the launch of the latter.

グレード	2.0S	2.0G
駆動方式	FF	4WD
トランスミッション	CVT
全長×全幅×全高(mm)	4685×1695×1865	4685×1695×1875
ホイールベース(mm)	2860
車両重量(kg)	1600	1720
乗車定員(人)	8
エンジン種類	直4DOHC
総排気量(cc)	1997
最高出力[ｋＷ(ps)rpm]	108（147）/5600	106（144）/5600
最大トルク[N・m(kg-m)/rpm]	210（21.4）/4400	207（21.1）/4400
10･15モード燃費(km/L)	14.4
ガソリン種類／容量(L)	レギュラー／60
車両本体価格(万円)	222.075	291.9

Kizashi vs Volvo S40 and a bubble wrap suit

Kizashi vs Audi A4 and a motorized sofa

Kizashi vs MB C300 and a stretch limo

Suzuki pits Kizashi against some surprising competitors in its new ads... Well, I don't know if that will work in the States, but in Europe it will definitely not...

Suzuki launches new Solio - available also by Mitsubishi

Suzuki has launched the new Solio in Japan today and there are no surprises, since a lot of brochure images have leaked in the past, which of course I have posted. I have to admit that I really like its design and it's a shame that we won't get it in Europe. Perhaps Suzuki should consider bring it over here, since the small MPV-ish segment becomes increasingly popular (e.g. Toyota Verso-S, upcoming Subaru Justy etc.) 

Suzuki claims that the new Solio is fun to drive, easy to use and with a better fuel economy. The 1.2 L engine, producing 91 hp, comes from the new Swift and it is coupled to a CVT gearbox achieving a fuel efficiency of 22.5 km/L.

Sales target is around 12,000 units per year and following an agreement between Suzuki and Mitsubishi, Suzuki will supply Mitsubishi with around 800 units per month. Mitsubishi will start selling its variant of Solio in spring 2011.

Prices start from 1,382,850 ¥ for G grade (2WD) and the next grade, called X, costs 1,509,900 ¥ (1,632,750 ¥ for the 4WD version). Top grade S costs 1,624,350 ¥ (1,747,200 ¥ for the 4WD version).

New Suzuki MR Wagon to achieve fuel efficiency of 26.5 km/L

The new Suzuki MR Wagon will not continue the rounded design of the current model, but it will adopt a box-shaped exterior design instead and it is expected to be launched on 20 January.

Suzuki has revealed that it will have a fuel efficiency of 26.5 km/L under the 10-15 test cycle (Daihatsu's new Move achieves 27.0 km/L and Toyota's new Vitz 26.5 km/L), which will come equipped with a CVT gearbox and a stop/start system. 

[Source: Response]

Dimensions and prices of new Suzuki Solio!

Further to the fuel efficiency of the new Suzuki Solio (earlier post), dimensions and prices of it were also revealed ahead of its official debut. 

Exterior dimensions:

3,710 mm x 1,620 mm x 1,765 mm (length x width x height)

Prices:

1.2 G FF 1,280,000 ¥
1.2 X FF 1,380,000 ¥
1.2 S FF 1,500,000 ¥ 
1.2 G 4WD 1,458,500 ¥ 
1.2 X 4WD 1,558,500 ¥ 
1.2 S 4WD 1,678,500 ¥

[Source: 頑張れ！三菱自動車 応援ブログと株日記]