Suzuki Drops R3 Concept MPV in New Delhi
New Delhi’s Auto Show has been a source of great mystery to the Western World for years…until now. Auto makers from across Asia have gathered to show off the latest in not only hybrid technology, but also small/city car tech to fans globally. Suzuki started off the event with an all new R3 Concept MPV. No year has been set for the release of R3, but estimates suggest a final production model will be ready in about two years.
Suzuki’s R3 has some interesting design angles and one key feature which intrigues us – suicide doors! Rear doors open backwards, allowing passengers to enter and exit this Multi Purpose Vehicle easily. Hopefully this rare deign feature will remain in the car’s final production phase.
As far as the rest of R3′s exterior look is concerned, it is given a somewhat brutish look, with a somewhat boxy shape and bulky rear. At the front, high-intensity lighting is contrasted with, what appears to be, subtle LED accents. LEDs can also be seen in the rear. Dual-exhaust pipes are well incorporated behind each wheel well.
According to WorldCarFans: “it is unclear what engine is used on the car, what fuel it uses, and the performance it delivers. Some reports speculate the car could receive the automaker’s 1.2- and 1.4-liter petrol engines, and a Fiat-built 1.3-liter diesel. The engine appears to be mated to a five-speed manual transmission on the prototype.”
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