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BUILT BY NISSAN NORTH AMERICA
Brea, Calif., (December 11, 2007) – American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced that its midsize pickup truck will be produced by Nissan North America, Inc. The truck will be based on Nissan’s Frontier midsize pickup and built at the company’s manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn.

Production of the Suzuki pickup truck will begin in the fall of 2008. The vehicle will be marketed solely by Suzuki in North America.
In 2006, Suzuki and Nissan announced an agreement to expand the scope of their business collaboration. The pickup is part of that agreement, which also included the supply by Suzuki to Nissan of Alto minicars in Japan.
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CONCEPTS TAKE CENTRE STAGE

The 40th Tokyo Motor Show was a chance for automakers to show off some possible future cars and technologies
Montreal Gazette - Montreal,Quebec,Canada

Suzuki Concept Kizashi - The Concept Kizashi 2 is being touted as the last step before Suzuki shows the production version of the car that’s scheduled to arrive in 2010. This large crossover wagon is powered by the same 3.6-litre engine found in the company’s XL7. It will also be used to showcase Suzuki’s future hybrid technologies.

Look for more information at Dallas Suzuki on the Kizashi, crossover, and Suzuki hybrid vehicles.

The Car Connection - by Marty Padgett
A new crossover for Suzuki in 2007, the compact SX4 is a five-door hatchback with standard all-wheel drive and a starting price point of just under $15,000. It comes standard with a 143-horsepower version of Suzuki’s 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine, Suzuki’s Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive (I-AWD) system, theater-style seating for back seat passengers, 16-inch wheels, four wheel disc brakes, and the buyer’s choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Suzuki claims the SX4 is the least expensive vehicle with standard all-wheel drive. Traction and stability control are standard on the SX4 Sport; all models get six standard airbags, including front seat side-impact and full row head/curtain airbags, as well as air conditioning and an MP3-capable stereo with CD player.

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2008 SUZUKI SX4
New front-wheel-drive sedan and all-wheel-drive hatchback - New Car Test Drive

The Suzuki SX4 was launched as an all-new hatchback for 2007. For 2008, a four-door sedan version called the SX4 Sport has joined the lineup. The SX4 hatchback, now called the SX4 Crossover, uses all-wheel drive, while the SX4 Sport has front-wheel drive. Both are motivated by a 143-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The SX4 Crossover offers cargo versatility and looks like a cute mini-SUV. It’s good for all seasons as it comes standard with all-wheel drive for effective all-weather capability. The Crossover is a reasonably sporty hatchback when equipped with a manual transmission, but it’s also available with an automatic. The SX4 Sport is sportier yet, with sharper steering and more nimble handling. However, the ride may be too stiff for some drivers. Both SX4 versions offer pleasant cabins with controls that are easy to use and interior materials appropriate for the price. The front seats are spacious. The rear seat in the hatchback is roomy but the back seat in the sedan is cramped for tall riders. The sedan has a large trunk, but the back seat doesn’t fold. Both body styles are keenly priced, making them worthy candidates for shoppers looking for small cars that are more than just basic transportation. The Crossover is the lowest-priced new car in America with all-wheel drive, making this hatchback an excellent choice for budget-minded buyers who drive in snowy areas. The SX4 Crossover’s all-wheel-drive system is meant mostly for on-road use, but it does have a locking feature that sends 30 to 50 percent of the available power to the rear wheels, giving it some off-road capability and better traction in deeper snow.

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Suzuki will present an eye-catching stand with a number of world premieres at the 62nd International Motor Show in Frankfurt from September 13 – 23.

The newly developed Splash compact car represents the fourth world strategic model from Suzuki in just three years. Like its predecessors, Swift, Grand Vitara and SX4, Splash is orientated strongly towards the European design style, which continues Suzuki’s worldwide strategy.

A further highpoint on the Frankfurt stand will be the introduction of the Kizashi concept vehicle. This breakthrough into the middle class segment is a sign from the 12th largest automobile producer worldwide of the important step from compact and four-wheel drive specialists into a complete production line-up.

The third star of the Suzuki stand will be the World Rally Championship version of the SX4, which will make an appearance in Frankfurt before facing its first competition test in the middle of October at the “Rallye de France”.

Suzuki Splash: The fresh stylish family car
The first phase of the new world strategy was implemented with the focus on ‘Sporty’, a philosophy that resulted in great success with the launch of Swift, Grand Vitara and SX4. The new Splash represents the second phase for Suzuki.

Representing a completely new development of the compact car, the Splash represents driving fun for the family with a combination of fresh design and great driving dynamics.

On sale in Europe in 2008, the 3700 mm long Splash will be available with a choice of three engines; a three-cylinder 1.0-litre (48 kW), a 1.2-litre four-cylinder (63 kW) and a 1.3-litre DDiS turbo-diesel (55 kW) with an optional diesel particulate filter.

Complying with the Euro-4 emissions standard, CO2 emissions for the five-speed manual transmission vary between just 120 and 140 g/km.

Safety remains a paramount feature in the Splash, which comes loaded with a host of standard features including anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake-force distribution system (EBD). Electronic stability program (ESP®) and six airbags (dual front airbags, dual seat-side airbags, dual curtain airbags) will be equipped on certain models.

The Kizashi concept: Breakthrough into the mid-sized segment
Full of energy, flexible and emotionally appealing; a perfect description of the Suzuki Kizashi concept car, which will make its world debut at Frankfurt. Literally meaning ‘prelude’, the Kizashi represents the third phase of Suzuki’s world strategy.

The theme for this third phase is ‘Status’, with the Kizashi guiding the way to a new direction for Suzuki, representing the continued upward breakthrough of Suzuki and its ability to offer a wider range of vehicles to customers.

Suzuki Motorsport: SX4 WRC pilots at the Frankfurt Motor Show
It’s finally here: at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Suzuki will reveal the team who will pilot the SX4 which will compete in the 2008 World Rally Championship.

Led by Suzuki motorsport legend Nobuhiro ‘Monster’ Tajima, the WRC SX4 has undergone a gruelling testing regime this year and will make its competitive debut in October at the Rallye de France in Corsica as part of the preparation for the 2008 season.

The WRC SX4 adds another chapter to Suzuki’s 98-year history, with a strong motorsport heritage and a host of world champions including Barry Sheene, Kevin Schwantz and Ricky Carmichael.

Suzuki has become a leading player in the JWRC in recent years, and the Swift Super Sport has dominated the 2007 season to date.
Source:Suzuki