Low Cost Vans

Another big debut having already made its way to the IAA Frankfurt show this year is the new compact SUV concept model, the iV-4 from Suzuki. The “i” stands for “individuality”, “V” for “vehicle”, and “4”is for “4 wheel-drive”. This model, set to take on the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and others in this segment, will soon join the Suzuki SUV line-up which began with the LJ series in 1970 and has since expanded with the Vitara in 1988, Jimny in 1998, and Grand Vitara in 2005. The latest press release from Suzuki defines the concept for the iV-4 with the slogan/theme, "Grab your field", which refers to its powerful, tough and rugged SUV ability and in so, empowering whomever is behind the wheel. It will also be light weight and boast one of the lowest CO2 ratings in its class. The iV-4 is said to be an “SUV for the present day”, as it has been designed to be personalised to fit customer’s lifestyles by way of exterior parts, colour, texture, etc. The compact dimensions are: ...

Have you heard about Suzuki’s all new cross-over, the SX4 S-Cross? I was reading up about Suzuki’s first 'C’ segment Crossover model and was impressed by the initial specs and extra offerings, such as the world’s first double sliding panoramic glass sunroof and will be available in four grades; SZ3, SZ4, SZ-T and SZ5 with all four equipped with seven airbags and ESP as standard. The SX4 S-Cross made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show and the new model will be built at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Hungary. I haven’t seen the SX4 S-Cross in person yet, but what caught my interest after reading the latest press release about this stylised vehicle was the optionally available continuously variable transmission (CVT) for the 1.6-litre petrol engine, which extends the range of gear ratios for an impressive combination of acceleration and hill-climbing performance. Plus, the 4WD system has four driver-selectable modes – auto, sport, snow, and lock. You can take this baby easily off ro...

Suzuki, Japan's 4th largest automobile manufacturer, has proudly announced that they are currently the 2 nd fastest growing franchise in the UK car market. Locally, Suzuki GB PLC have the distinction of being the leader in small Suzuki cars (Alto, Splash and Swift) amongst the five main European markets of Germany, France, Italy and Spain. They have achieved record year on year sales in the UK with a closing figure of 24,880 units, representing a growth of 24 per cent over 2011’s full calendar year volume of 19,800 units. Suzuki say their highly acclaimed Swift Sport model has achieved 1,100 units since the end of January 2012 representing 104 per cent of its target and Alto and Splash have achieved 128 per cent of target each which again reflects the continuing demand for Suzuki’s low cost, stylish and fun to drive cars. The recent launch of an all new Vehicle Import Centre in Grimsby means that car delivery times from the three manufacturing plants to UK customers have now been ...

Suzuki GB PLC has just announced some styling refreshments to its highly popular Jimny compact 4x4 model. The 2013 model is to receive a number of exterior and interior design updates to help modernise its appearance. Don't worry though, Suzuki say it will still maintain the long established tough and capable reputation Jimny has amongst its 20,000 loyal owners in the UK. Design revisions include a new front bumper and grille design, new design bonnet shape incorporating central air intake as well as repositioning of the front fog lamps. The new front bumper design has resulted in a slight increase in overall length of 30mm to 3,675mm – although Jimny will remain the most compact SUV on sale currently in the UK. The interior will boast a new seat fabric trim has been adopted for the SZ3; both SZ3 and SZ4 models have new design front and rear headrests as well as ISOFIX child seat mountings fitted as standard to the rear seats. Breeze Blue has now been added to the optional metallic...