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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Splash Range : SUZUKI MAKES A SPLASH]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Expecting another quirky Japanese micro-car from Suzuki? Youd better think again. The Splash has the European market firmly in its sights. Steve Walker reportsCasting its Splash into the deep end of the mainstream European supermini MPV sector, Suzuki might appear to be heading for a fall but this isnt another Japanese Kei car oddity. Developed and manufactured in Europe to European tastes, the Splash demands to be taken seriously.Suzuki has a bit of form when it comes to tiny cars. Various guises of the Wagon R graced UK dealerships for the best part of a decade with their odd miniature ice cream van styling and the impish Alto soldiered through an innings of similar proportions. Of course, you could be forgiven for not noticing either. Both vehicles were direct products of the Japanese Kei car legislation that gives tax and insurance breaks to vehicles below a certain size with engines of less than 660cc in capacity. They went down very well in the home market but in Europe, their profile never rose much beyond that of leftfield curiosities. The Splash is different. Its designed and built in Europe to European tastes and Suzuki is fiercely keen that we Europeans should get it and then get it. If the Suzuki Wagon R failed to appear on your radar, theres still a chance that the Vauxhall Agila did. The Wagon R was rebadged as the Agila and sold by Vauxhall in the UK and it fared a little better in this form thanks largely to the greater exposure from the Luton firms extensive dealer network. A similar relationship exists with the Splash in that Suzukis factory in Esztergom, Hungary also builds the latest Vauxhall Agila. This time, however, greater efforts have been made to differentiate the two products. Suzuki is offering a range of three engines with the Splash. All are mated to five-speed manual gearboxes but theres the option of a four-speed automatic with the larger petrol unit. The 64bhp 1.0-litre 3-cylinder unit will be along soon to prop up the range but buyers looking to venture beyond the city limits onto the open road may prefer the extra power of the 85bhp 1.2-litre 4-cylinder option. Suzukis European focus with the Splash is underlined by the presence of a 1.3-litre diesel engine. Its manufactured under licence from Fiat and it delivers 73bhp, courtesy of an advanced common-rail direct injection architecture."Its designed and built in Europe to European tastes."The way the Splash drives will be crucial to its prospects and Suzukis design team were under no illusions about this during development. The European market that the Splash has been created to crack wants a more cultured and responsive driving experience than cheap and cheerful Kei cars usually serve up. To this end, the Splash development programme took in tens of thousands of miles on Europes toughest roads. The PR blurb says they visited southern Spain for the dirt tracks, Germany for the autobahns and England for the cobbled streets. You might think that in the post Dickensian era, cobblestones might not be a particularly common driving surface in the UK but once the maverick utilities companies have done their bit, roads that feel like theyre cobbled are commonplace on these shores. A diminutive five-door supermini-MPV in the mould of Renaults Modus and Peugeots 1007, the Splash was the fourth model to be created under Suzukis "Way of Life!" design philosophy. Following on from the Swift, Grand Vitara and SX4, the aim was for it to excite customers with a youthful vibrancy that previous small Suzukis had sorely lacked. The car also needed to retain the spaciousness, high seating position and good all-round visibility that a supermini-MPV needs and that the Splashs Wagon R predecessor actually did rather well. The Splash rides on a modified version of the Swift platform with a 30mm shorter wheelbase. At just 3.72m long, its compact and should prove well suited to the cut and thrust of our urban centres. The exterior styling owes much to the Project Splash concept car that had the covers whipped from it at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. Once again, the European connection is strong with Suzuki sending a team of engineers to Europe on what sounds like the mother of all expense account jolly-ups as far back as 2004. Apparently, the ten-strong team "analysed European trends in cars, fashion, lifestyle and design" for six months. At least all the champagne and penthouses didnt go to waste because the Splash is a pleasantly styled thing. Chunky and high-roofed in the best supermini-MPV traditions, Its also substantially different in appearance to its Agila sister vehicle. Compared to the Vauxhall car, the Splash exhibits a restyled bonnet, wings, bumpers and light clusters as well as a different tailgate. The Splash represents the start of a fresh stage in the development of the Suzuki brand in Europe. Phase one of the marques expansion plans brought us models following a sporty theme that was best characterised by the nimble Swift supermini. Phase two, which the Splash heralds, heaps the focus on young families. Suzuki sees these kinds of buyers still wanting the fresh, sporty styling but also keen on spaciousness flexibility and economy. The target is for the Splash to achieve annual sales of 60,000 units across Europe. Safety is another crucial constituent part of a small family vehicle and the Splash has an impressively complete specification in this regard. ABS with brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution are included, as is ESP stability control. Six airbags are dotted around the interior, plus there are seatbelt force limiters and pre-tensioners for the front seats. The fact that the Splash is a small car with small engines bodes well for its environmental performance, even if measures to Europeanise the product away from its Kei car roots have inevitably added weight. Emissions of 120g/km from the 1.3DDiS diesel will render the car tax friendly enough. The diesel engine also posts the best economy figures but buyers will need to weigh these savings up against their projected annual mileage and the price premium that the oil-burner will command. Its often the case that petrol makes the most cost effective choice in a small car thats used mainly for getting about town. Suzuki want the Splash to be viewed as a serious contender in the major European markets and this mission is evidenced throughout the cars make-up. The styling, the engines, the emphasis on the driving experience: it all gives the Splash a distinctly European flavour where Suzukis past small car offerings have always been overwhelmingly Japanese. Its hardly surprising when the car has been researched, developed and built in Europe but Suzuki will be hoping that European motorists appreciate its efforts and offer up a steady stream of European currency by way of reward.Facts At A Glance CAR: Suzuki Splash PRICES: £8,999-£10,499 INSURANCE GROUPS: 3-4 CO2 EMISSIONS: 120g/km [1.3DDiS] PERFORMANCE: [1.3DDiS] 0-60mph 14s / max speed 95mph [est] FUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.3DDiS] (combined) 62.8mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: ABS, EBD, BA, ESP, six airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: length/width/heightmm 3720/1680/1610 [est]]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki's Splash cheapest MPV in UK?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car Enthusiast - Suzuki has announced its new Splash mini-MPV will cost from £8,999 to make it one of the UK's cheapest people carriers.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:01:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[IAA 2007 Special: Suzuki - Video]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:39:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[IAA 2007 Interview: Thomas Wysocki, Suzuki - Video]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:39:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Grand Vitara X-EC Special Edition : X-EC, LIKE SUNDAY MORNING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Suzukis Grand Vitara is usually a vehicle that keeps things refreshingly simple. In special edition X-EC form, it piles on some extra pizzazz. Steve Walker reportsTheres no question that a few bells and whistles can make all the difference to the way we feel about a car. Visit any new car showroom and it isnt the poverty spec models that sit glistening under the lights, its the range toppers with the whole options list bundled up and chucked in. Its all about the wow factor that these fully loaded versions generate but its usually the case that the price tag is just as much of an eye opener at the leather swathed interior. The special edition Suzuki Grand Vitara X-EC is a model that picks up the high specification ball and runs with it. It may cost a little more but it has got the full works.The Suzuki Grand Vitara isnt a particularly showy vehicle in its basic guises. Its compact and chunky design gives it a pugnacious appearance and unlike many of its compact 4x4 contemporaries, the Suzuki is tough enough to tackle off-road driving without important bits falling off. In that respect, its a bit of a throwback to an age where all off-roaders were designed for off-road driving but the Grand Vitara still manages to show a good level of competence on the tarmac. Its a strong all round package that tends to keep things simple but buyers whod passed on it grounds that it isnt plush enough may be persuaded otherwise by the X-EC. The X-EC is a special edition Grand Vitara thats positioned above the standard specification models in the range. Suzuki doesnt even deem it necessary to offer the standard Grand Vitara in anything other than standard trim so the X-EC comes as a bit of a departure for this no nonsense model. Both of the Grand Vitaras engine options are available and prices start at £16,999 for the 2.0-litre petrol unit with the 1. 9-litre DDiS diesel commanding an £18,499 price tag. This means that the X-EC is some £2,000 more expensive than the standard Grand. Thats quite a leap on a sub-£20,000 car but you do get quite a haul of extras."The X-EC special edition brings a touch of glamour to the Grand Vitara range"Standard trim on the Grand Vitara runs to the usual suspects like power steering, electric windows, air conditioning and an MP3 compatible CD stereo. Theres also a good collection safety features including front, side and curtain airbags and ABS with EBD. The X-EC model, however, goes considerable further. Externally, it can spotted in a car park full of conventional Vitaras by its Azure Grey Pearl metallic paintwork. It also has silver roof rails, black side mouldings and 17" 10-spoke alloy wheels which are exclusive to this model. The interior features Alcantara upholstery and a leather steering wheel but theres also a good quota of gadgets. An electric sunroof features as does Suzukis keyless entry and start feature while buyers also get SmartNav satellite navigation as standard. The Vitaras 2. 0-litre petrol-engine gives up a healthy 140bhp and uses a variable induction system to make the most of its 182Nm of torque. Some may find its 32mpg combined fuel consumption a little much for them, especially if a lot of urban journeys are on the cards. Theres also an automatic option with this engine but it comes at a £1,000 premium and knock combined fuel economy back to 31mpg. The pick of the range is the 129bhp diesel, hence the £1,500 premium were charged to get it. Its a Renault-sourced unit with a 1.9-litre capacity and 300Nm of torque. Youll get a far more manageable 37mpg with this unit installed. Its slightly rough around the edges in terms of refinement but strong through the middle of the rev-range and good fun to drive. The neat, minimalist front end styling is very appealing, while the sculpted wheel arches and clever use of curves and angles in the cars glasshouse gives it a very contemporary look. Longer, taller and wider than its predecessor, it improves on its packaging still further, offering decent space for taller rear seat passengers. Suzuki claim there are no plans to replace the seven-seat variants of the old Vitara but both three and five-door five-seater models are offered. A side-hinged tailgate features a separately opening rear window section so youll be able to sling a couple of bags in if space is tight in the multi-storey. The interior has been given a radical rethink. Gone are the acres of black or grey plastics as seen in the old Grand Vitara and in its place comes a far more stylish duotone finish to the dashboard. The three-spoke steering wheel is an attractive design and can be configured with wheel-mounted controls for the stereo. The centre console features clean design and effective ergonomics while the instrument binnacle contains the speedometer in the middle ringed by a metallic finish. The rev counter sits on one side and the minor dials on the other, creating an interesting three-dimensional effect. The X-EC special edition brings a touch of glamour to the Grand Vitara range that had previously been lacking. Theres a lot to like about the overall package, not least its sturdy construction and chunky styling but the X-EC makes it all look and feel more special. Buyers seeking a compact off-roader thats at home on the tarmac but wont embarrass itself when the going gets sticky couldnt really ask for more. FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Suzuki Grand Vitara X-EC PRICES: £16,999-£18,499 - on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 12-14 CO2 EMISSIONS: 195-217g/km PERFORMANCE: [2.0] 0-60mph 12.5s / Max Speed 106mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: [2.0] (combined) 31 mpg WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: [5dr] Length/Width/Height, 4470/1810/1695mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0-Litre 16v Range : GRAND STANDING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - The 2.0-Litre Petrol Version Of The Latest Grand Vitara Demonstrates That Suzuki Is Right On The Compact 4x4 Pace. Andy Enright ReportsFor a company thats the tenth biggest manufacturer of cars in the world, its fair to say that Suzuki doesnt have a particularly strong brand image in this country. Ask most people about Suzuki cars and theyll conjure up images of rather odd, very small and wholly Japanese offerings, not really tailored to European tastes. That image is set to change. The launch of the latest Swift proved that Suzuki could develop a modern car that UK buyers would take to and that model has been rapidly followed by the Grand Vitara, another line that looks as if it will do good business. The 2.0-litre petrol model forms the mainstay of the Grand Vitara line up and is an impressive entrant.Its important to understand where Suzuki is aiming this model. At £15,675, its much closer to the genuine cheapies like the Kia Sportage than the more established family favourites like the Nissan X-Trail and the Honda CR-V. Offering a generous level of equipment and clean styling without a bargain basement image, the Grand Vitara beings into question the wisdom of spending between £2,000 and £4,000 more for a Japanese rival. The Grand Vitara product line hasnt always been that easy to understand, but Suzuki have made things a little less opaque with the latest version of the car. Theres a 1.6-litre petrol three-door car that opens the range and then there are the five-door models that kick off with this 138bhp 2.0-litre petrol unit. The five-door range has been fleshed out with a Renault-sourced 1. 9-litre turbodiesel and a punchy petrol V6. Suzuki are sensitive about standing accused of making just another barbie truck but look a little closer at the Grand Vitara and youll see that its made of surprisingly stern stuff. Unlike some rivals that sell front-wheel drive entry level versions of their 4x4s in a bid to generate an eye-catching low sticker price, every Grand Vitara variant is properly all-wheel drive. By that we mean full-time four-wheel drive with a 47:53 front:rear torque split. There are also proper off-roader features like a locking centre differential and a low-range transfer box. In that regard, youre getting the best of both worlds - a vehicle that looks urbane and socially acceptably but which can really roll its sleeves up when the going gets slippery."The Grand Vitara packs a lot of capability and desirability into £14,000s worth of compact 4x4"The 2.0-litre engine is eager to rev but will probably need a bit of a prodding if the Grand Vitara is loaded with people and gear, the 135lb/ft torque figure being bettered by most rivals. Whether you get on with the car will probably depend on how you plan to use it. If itll most often be used one or two up with the occasional heavier use, the 2. 0-litre will be fine. If heavier activities such as family or towing duties are called for, the turbo diesel version will probably be a better bet. Its good to see the Vitara brand being rehabilitated after the indignities it suffered at the hands of fashion in the early nineties. The first signs of a Vitara revival came in 1998 when an all-new model was introduced. Suzuki ditched the rather frivolous short-wheelbase Vitara in 2000 and sales of the more sensible Grand started to pick up, helped by a handsome three-door Grand Vitara model introduced in 2001. Seven years is a long time for a model to survive in a sector as fast moving as the compact 4x4 market, and even the introduction of a seven-seat version couldnt punt the Grand Vitara into the premier league of big sellers. What was needed was an all-new model and when the covers came off the show car at the 2005 Frankfurt Show, it was apparent that Suzuki had been paying attention to the current trends. The neat, minimal front end styling is very appealing, while the sculpted wheelarches and clever use of curves and angles in the cars glasshouse gives it a very contemporary look. Longer, taller and wider than its predecessor, it improves on its packaging still further, offering decent space for taller rear seat passengers. Suzuki claim there are no plans to replace the seven-seat variants of the old Vitara but both three and five-door five-seater models are offered. A side-hinged tailgate features a separately opening rear window section so youll be able to sling a couple of bags in if space is tight in the multi-storey. The interior has been given a radical rethink. Gone are the acres of black or grey plastics as seen in the old Grand Vitara and in its place comes a far more stylish duotone finish to the dashboard. The three-spoke steering wheel is an attractive design and can be configured with wheel-mounted controls for the stereo. The centre console features clean design and effective ergonomics while the instrument binnacle contains the speedometer in the middle ringed by a metallic finish. The rev counter sits on one side and the minor dials on the other, creating an interesting three-dimensional effect. Soft touch plastics are used for the door tops and the grab handles and many of the oddments trays feature damped actions for their lids, helping to further reinforce the impression of quality. The Grand Vitara has been designed with utility in mind too. There are three 12v power outlets fitted as standard one in the boot and two in the front of the cabin so that should put paid to arguments over whether the phone or the iPod gets priority. The side-opening tailgate also incorporates an interesting function whereby it will open to 65 degrees to an initial detent so that the luggage bay can still be accessed and traffic can still see the tail lights. Pull it again and it will swing open through the full 90-dgeree arc. Its hard to see how the Grand Vitara could be a lot better for the price Suzuki are charging. It incorporates all of the must-haves and quite a few features that are surprisingly welcome in a £13,999 compact 4x4. Its not perfect - the engine is a little uncouth and the interior plastics could be a little better but at this price, such complaints evaporate into churlishness. If youre looking for a budget compact 4x4, it looks like we have a new class leader.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 range PRICE: £15,675 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 14 CO2 EMISSIONS: 220g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60 12.2 seconds Top Speed 109mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (urban) 24.4 (extra urban) 37.2 (combined) 31 mpg WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Height, 4470/1810/1695mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Swift Sport : BIG FUN IN A SMALL PACKAGE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - Heres my advance vote for Most Underrated Car of the Year. By Andy EnrightWith hindsight, 2004 was a vintage year for new car launches. The Porsche 997, the Ferrari F430, the BMW M5 V10 and the Aston Martin DB9 were all unveiled and I was lucky enough to drive them all but the biggest grin of the year was caused by something altogether more prosaic - Suzukis Ignis Sport. Punting it down a New Forest road, taking a gravel track shortcut and then going back to do it all again served up the most fun of any car Id driven that year. Based on the Junior World Rally Championship car, the Ignis Sport was a little gem. Suzuki are at it again with the Swift Sport, a car that offers even more get up and go.Where the Ignis Sport came equipped with 108bhp, the Swift Sport ups the ante to a healthy 125bhp. Couple this with the fact that the Swift weighs about as much as the average American buttock and youll appreciate that this thing isnt about to hang around. Suzuki quotes a sprint to 60mph of just 8.9s, making the Swift quicker off the mark than a MINI Cooper or a CitroĆ«n C2 VTR. Not bad when you consider that the Japanese company is asking around £11,500 for the privilege. High-lift cams help top-end performance, the peak power being reached at a lofty 6,800rpm, a reminder, if ever it were needed, that Suzuki make some very decent motor bikes! The intake manifold has been widened and polished while the forged pistons and free-flowing exhaust also help the Sport realise its dynamic aspirations. Drive in a more measured fashion and you might match Suzukis quoted combined fuel consumption figure of 37. 7mpg. Just dont bank on it. That throttle pedal is an addictive thing. The trouble with cars like this is in getting bums on seats in the dealerships. Once theyve sampled one, potential customers generally buy them. No matter how often media commentators heap plaudits on such cars, the more mainstream manufacturers will mop up sales thanks to their larger dealer networks, bigger advertising budgets and through some often-misplaced sense of brand loyalty. Drive the Suzuki Swift Sport up against, say, a Peugeot 207 1.6 16v Sport and youll be blown away. Yes, the Peugeot will have a plusher feeling interior and a slightly smoother ride but thats not why you buy a sports hatch. The Swift will decimate the 207 on a country lane and the Suzuki driver will have by far the bigger smile at the end. In fact, youd have to spend £14,395 to find a 207 (the 1.6T GT) that could hope to hang onto the Swift. "The Swift Sport has an almost unmatchable grin per mile factor"Unless you want to risk being embarrassed by the Suzuki, heres what to look out for. The deeper front bumper with a redesigned lower grille is the first clue that this is no ordinary shopping trolley. The 17-inch alloy wheels and the aggressive rear bumper with twin exhausts emerging like Mauser cannons are another not-so subtle indicator that this car means business. Inside, theres a striking red and black trim, sports seats and brushed stainless steel pedals. Otherwise, the interior is also very different from what weve come to expect from Suzuki. Again, a wraparound theme dominates, with smoothly curved surfaces and a number of bright ideas. The illuminated ring around the speedometer is a welcome change from the usual chrome surrounds and the three-spoke steering wheel looks agreeably sporty. Taking its cue from Suzukis sports bike expertise, the tachometer dial features a zero mark at the six oclock position. A centrally-mounted information display takes care of the time, fuel consumption and outside temperature functions. Suzuki have listened to customers who are tired of manipulating tiny, fiddly audio and climate buttons and have instead opted for big, easy to reach dial-type controls. The audio system can also be operated from a set of optional wheel-mounted switches. Standard equipment on this model includes automatic air-conditioning, curtain airbags, an MP3 compatible audio system, front fog lamps, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and a Keyless start system. It would have been easy just to tweak the engine and throw a few options at this car but Suzuki has done the job properly. The chassis has been uprated and features stiffer springs and dampers with an electronic stability control program that has been tweaked to take into account the higher g-loadings. One of the key factors in the Swifts handling and packaging is the fact that the chassis offers the class widest track (1470mm wide at the front and 1480 at the back), which in turn translates into one of the greatest overall widths in the supermini class (1,690mm). Coupled with a long wheelbase and compact engines, this frees up plenty of room in the cabin and allows for a 213-litre luggage area. The glasshouse of the car is broadly reminiscent of a MINI, as are the Swifts definite shoulders, offering what Suzuki calls a "1.5 box" design. Rather than being an amorphous blob, the Swift has a pronounced bonnet line. A wide airdam and big headlamps give the car a distinctive face and the big wheels at each corner of the car give the impression that its solidly planted to the road. The black pillars help the floating glasshouse effect and the wraparound glazing helps to promote better all round visibility. The rear of the car is even more expressive, with thickset haunches and a roof that melds into an integrated spoiler. Forewarned is forearmed and Suzuki has a little more to live up to this time round with the Swift Sport. Itll still generate blank looks of puzzlement from those not in the loop but if youre looking for a fizzy little hatch that works for todays driving conditions, its hard to do a lot better than the Suzuki Swift Sport.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Suzuki Swift Sport PRICE: £11,549 on the road INSURANCE GROUPS: 9 CO2 EMISSIONS: 175g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 8.9s / Max Speed 124mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: 37.7mpg (combined) STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front, side and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, ESP stability control, traction control WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: length, width/height mm 3765/1690/1500]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Jimny 1.3 JLX+ Estate : MORE OF WHAT YOU FANCY]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - You May Have Thought That Suzukis Little Jimny Was A Simple No-Nonsense Kind Of Vehicle. It Is, But In JLX+ Trim Theres More To Get Excited About. Jonathan Crouch Checks It Out.. .If you want to buy a compact 4x4, there are umpteen choices out there on the market and the numbers of this kind of vehicle seem to be constantly growing. If you want to buy a compact 4x4 that you can use offroad, your options suddenly become much more limited. Suzukis Jimny is one of very few small 4x4 vehicles that you can drive on difficult terrain with any degree of confidence and without incurring hefty repair bills.While £9,749 is the going rate for the standard JLX Jimny, here were looking at the plusher JLX+ - available to you for the princely sum of £10,649. What you get over the JLX is a series of styling and interior enhancements. Body-coloured door handles and spare tyre cover, graphite grey quarter panels and silver roof rails jazz-up the outside. Within, its a case of leather seats with leather headrests, a leather steering wheel, chrome door handles and new door fabric. Its not the most salubrious collection of accessories but for its hard to grumble given the prices Suzuki are asking. You just cant get another proper 4x4 vehicle for this sort of money so the Jimny can only really be compared to ordinary family hatchbacks. Against these, it certainly has individuality on its side. At first glance, the Jimny Estate looks to be designed more for the mud than the metropolis. Flared wheelarches, bulky side panels, roof rails and that spare wheel on the tailgate give it a purposeful look intended to reflect a 'rugged personality'. From the outside, the latest version can be distinguished by its revised five-spoke alloy wheels and fog lamps set into the front bumper, both now fitted as standard rather than an option. Underneath all that, however, it's all surprisingly car-like. Instead of the 'garden shed' aerodynamics favoured by most off roaders, the slippery body has a drag coefficient comparable with that of a normal family hatchback."You just cant get another proper 4x4 vehicle for this sort of money"In town, that high seating position and excellent all-round visibility make it great for nipping in and out of traffic. The 1.3-litre all-aluminium 16v engine is in its element here too. On the open road, however, it can sound a little stretched due to the fact that most of its 85 braked horses are not available until you get the engine singing right up at 6,000rpm. Since the Jimny's diminutive size means its unlikely to be often used on longer trips, this shouldn't prove too much of a problem for potential owners. True, four adults can be carried on short journeys (as long as they don't bring any baggage) but even then, front seat occupants will probably be called upon to sacrifice some legroom. The other disadvantage of carrying rear passengers is that the luggage area behind them is tiny. Better to think of the car as a two-seater and fold the rear bench down. Inside, things have been revised in the latest version, with more stylish fabrics and finishes, smarter front and rear seat designs providing greater support and comfort, a redesigned steering wheel and a fresh instrument panel featuring red illumination. Automatic transmission equipped models get a different centre console and gear selector gate, while both manual and automatic models now feature push button selection of the four-wheel drive system, located below the heating controls. Finally, a better quality audio unit, with easy to use controls and a CD player is fully integrated within the latest dash. Handling around twisty tarmac is not as accomplished as the sharpest superminis, but its quite good enough to satisfy most. Besides, there's always the bonus, denied to conventional road users, that when the fancy takes you, the muddy stuff beckons. Like the original Vitara, four-wheel drive is selectable (these days via Suzuki's 'Drive Select' system), a surprisingly painless operation that can be accomplished whilst on the move. Over reasonably rough terrain, the little Suzuki feels very confident, thanks to its tough ladder frame chassis, a standard design feature that many small off roaders lack; this renders cars like Toyota's RAV4 effectively useless for serious off road work. You'll have to accept, however, that the Jimny won't ultimately have the wherewithal to reach the places that larger off roaders can. At least not in normal circumstances. Over in Iceland, they prefer light, simple little 4x4s like this because they don't sink into the snow: in soft boggy conditions here, it might well be the same. One drawback of all this off roading prowess is that it necessitates a harder, more jiggly ride. Again, it's not something that will bother you too much on short journeys, where the light steering, progressive brakes and smooth gearchange make the little Suzuki easy to live with. The cabin, though dominated by grey plastic, is equally user-friendly, with a neat, simple layout that will confuse no one capable of operating a payphone. For a small car, the driving position is excellent, accommodating for anyone up to a six-footer, with plenty of head and legroom. The Suzuki remains a unique proposition and if you want to do the particular selection of things that it does, at this price at least, there is no substitute. The JLX+ trim level adds a little to the package but largely only on a cosmetic level. It still looks decent value though, at only £1,000 over the standard JLX model. Real 4x4 fun doesnt come any cheaper than this.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Suzuki Jimny JLX+ Estate PRICE: £10,649 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 7D CO2 EMISSIONS: 174g/km PERFORMANCE: Max Speed 87mph / 0-60mph 14.1s FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 38.7mpg WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Heightmm 3625/1600/1670]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDIS : GRAND DEE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Car And Driving - The 1.9-litre diesel version of Suzukis latest Grand Vitara shows that the company is determined to be taken seriously in the compact 4x4 sector. Steve Ghosley reportsMention Suzukis Grand Vitara and many will conjure up visions of garishly decorated 4x4s of the kind that used to be favoured by those of questionable taste whose principal objective was to be noticed. Thankfully, those days are largely behind us now and the latest generation of Grand Vitara shows an unexpected maturity and refinement. For a model to have total credibility in this sector, however, it needs an impressive diesel in its line up. The Suzuki Grand Vitara 1. 9-litre DDiS that we look at here could be just that model.Its good to see the Vitara brand being rehabilitated after the indignities it suffered at the hands of fashion in the early nineties. The first signs of a Vitara revival came in 1998 when an all-new model was introduced. Suzuki ditched the rather frivolous short-wheelbase Vitara in 2000 and sales of the more sensible Grand started to pick up, helped by a handsome three-door Grand Vitara model introduced in 2001. Seven years is a long time for a model to survive in a sector as fast moving as the compact 4x4 market, and even the introduction of a seven-seat version couldnt punt the Grand Vitara into the premier league of big sellers. What was needed was an all-new model and when the covers came off the show car at the 2005 Frankfurt Show, it was apparent that Suzuki had been paying attention to the current trends. The 1.9-litre diesel engine in the latest version is sourced from Renault and delivers a hefty 221 ft lbs of torque for reassuring operation both on and off road. This power makes the Grand Vitara a far more versatile proposition, with even enough power to pull a small caravan if required. The all-new permanent four-wheel drive system with differential lock and low range transfer box is at the heart of this Grand Vitaras accomplished performance. The intercooled and turbocharged diesel can hurry this 4x4 to 62 mph in a lively 13.2 seconds and then go on to hit a top speed of 106mph. Yet despite all this get up and go, the Grand Vitara 1. 9-litre DDiS returns a very healthy 36.7 mpg on the combined cycle. Now available in both three and five-door guises with a manual gearbox, this diesel Vitara starts at £14,999."This Grand Vitara has come of age and is now impossible to dismiss in the same way earlier models once were"Despite the reasonably low asking price, this model is generously equipped and features as standard climate control air-conditioning, front and rear electric windows, an integrated radio/CD player with steering wheel mounted audio controls, tinted glass, a tilt adjustable steering, reclining rear seats, heated and folding door mirrors, an immobiliser, alloy wheels and front fog lights. There is also the security of front, side and curtain airbags for front seat occupants, plus rear curtain airbags for the rear passengers. The neat, minimal front end styling is very appealing, while the sculpted wheel arches and clever use of curves and angles in the cars glasshouse gives it a very contemporary look. The Grand Vitara has a unique body construction featuring a lightweight monocoque design without a separate chassis. A built-in ladder frame provides a stiff platform which ensures that this SUV has the rigidity to match the most traditional of off roaders. Longer, taller and wider than its predecessor, it improves on its packaging still further, offering decent space for taller rear seat passengers. A side-hinged tailgate features a separately opening rear window section so youll be able to sling a couple of bags in if space is tight in the multi-storey. The interior has been given a radical rethink. Gone are the acres of black or grey plastics as seen in the old Grand Vitara and in its place comes a far more stylish duotone finish to the dashboard. The three-spoke steering wheel is an attractive design and can be configured with wheel-mounted controls for the stereo. The centre console features clean design and effective ergonomics while the instrument binnacle contains the speedometer in the middle ringed by a metallic finish. The rev counter sits on one side and the minor dials on the other, creating an interesting three-dimensional effect. Soft touch plastics are used for the door tops and the grab handles and many of the oddments trays feature damped actions for their lids, helping to further reinforce the impression of quality. The Grand Vitara has been designed with utility in mind too. There are three 12v power outlets fitted as standard one in the boot and two in the front of the cabin so that should put paid to arguments over whether the phone or the iPod gets priority. The side-opening tailgate also incorporates an interesting function whereby it will open to 65 degrees to an initial detent so that the luggage bay can still be accessed and traffic can still see the tail lights. Pull it again and it will swing open through the full 90-degree arc. Suzukis sticker price of £17,025 for the five-door Grand Vitara 1.9-litre DDiS is as much as £3,000 less than some of its nearest rivals. With this advantage and having upped its game in all departments, the Grand Vitara can now really begin to challenge the Japanese market leaders Nissan, Toyota and Honda. With clean, muscular styling, generous equipment levels and improved build quality, this compact 4x4 has come of age and is now impossible to dismiss in the same way earlier models once were.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDiS 5-door PRICES: £14,999-£17,025 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 14 CO2 EMISSIONS: 195-205g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mpg 13.2s / Max Speed 106mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 36.7 mpg WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Height, 4470/1810/1695mm]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-Door Range : BABY GRAND]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDiS 3dr : GET YOUR VITS]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Jimny Estate : JIMNY SWEEP]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Grand Vitara Range : GRAND IN THE HAND]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Swift (2005 - To Date) : SWIFT JUSTICE]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Ignis Range : WE HAVE IGNITION! AGAIN]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki SX4 1.6 GLX 4Grip : GET A GRIP?]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki SX4 Range : SX AND THE CITY]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Swift Range : A SWIFT TO BE PROUD OF]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS : GIVE YOUR SWIFT A LIFT]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Jimny : COMPACT CONTENDER]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Wagon R+ : WILD THING?]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Grand Vitara : JUST GRAND]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fiat Sedici / Suzuki SX4]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Five of the Best - Next to the heavyweights, you'd think that the relatively diminutive Suzuki SX4 and Fiat Sedici brothers would be floundering.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:43:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[360 video of Suzuki stand (SUZUKI) from the Paris Motorshow 2006]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2006 13:44:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:00:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suzuki Grand Vitara]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2006 23:39:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Volkswagen TranSporter Suzuki Line Van : A TRANSPORTER WITH EXTRA SPORT]]></title>
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