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.”

Also at the Tokyo Motor Show was the Suzuki Alto – another in the auto makers small car line up. The conept, ready for 2011, “the future of the mini vehicle,” the Alto was designed with a slightly redesigned rear end to accommodate more luggage capacity than the standard Alto. Inside, the car features a “highly legible speedometer, an easy-to-use floor-mounted shifter, and user-friendly switches and storage spaces.”

Speaking of room, the concept measures 3,395mm long, 1,475mm wide, and 1,535mm high. With a 2,400mm wheelbase, the Alto can accommodate up to four occupants. Other details are limited for now, but we hopee to see Alto hit American streets in a year. Pics via WCF.

“In developing and naming our newest automotive introduction, the Japanese word ‘Kizashi,’ which tells that something great is coming, seemed appropriate for the vehicle,” said Kevin Saito, president, American Suzuki. “Now that the production model Kizashi has arrived, we expect the name and the product itself to clearly demonstrate the bold statement this company knew it would be making with the debut of this vehicle — while also simultaneously suggesting what will emerge in the Suzuki lineup as we look ahead to the future.”

The Kizashi sport sedan, which originates from the Concept Kizashi series introduced over the last two years, follows a similar design theme and appreciation for performance previously illustrated by the three eye-catching and immaculately designed concept vehicles. The production Kizashi redefines the traditional performance sedan and moves the Suzuki brand upscale. Furthermore, its active and energetic identity, a core component of the Suzuki brand DNA, is tempered by the vehicle’s overall mission to provide a strong, refined urban performance.

Powertrain

Built at Suzuki’s brand-new manufacturing facility in Sagara, Japan, the 2010 Kizashi is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine offering a more potent standard engine than many competitive best-sellers. The engine employs both an aluminum block and cylinder heads, providing a lightweight installation; aluminum pistons with low tensile force rings deliver improved power and efficiency. Dropped-forged connecting rods, rotating on a forged steel crankshaft, contribute to the inline four’s durability, and a balancer shaft delivers improved engine balance and reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).

The responsive inline four is connected to a six-speed manual transmission, for heightened performance in the low gears, along with relaxed — and economical — cruising capability in the higher gears. Customers may opt for an available Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that delivers both the driving experience and fuel efficiency today’s consumers demand, while not compromising the character preferred by driving enthusiasts. That character is enhanced with paddle shifters, optimizing driver control regardless of speed or driving environment. With either transmission choice, the Kizashi is engineered to return competitive fuel economy numbers for fuel-conscious consumers.

In addition to this excellent new powertrain, and to even further enhance the Kizashi’s strong efficiency story, Suzuki is developing an even more fuel efficient hybrid version that will be added to the lineup in the future.
Braking and Handling

In order to successfully enter a field already saturated with countless nondescript transportation appliances, Suzuki breaks away from traditional values normally associated with the mainstream, standing firm on Suzuki’s belief in delivering a dynamic and exhilarating driving experience. That driving experience was validated on Germany’s Autobahn, Switzerland’s Alpine twisties, cobblestone roads of rural England and the legendary Nürburgring.

An exceptionally rigid steel unibody — with reinforced front suspension and multi-link rear suspension constructed with embedded aluminum — allows for crisp, nimble handling with excellent stability, sophisticated ride and reduced chassis vibration. Engineered from conception to be all-wheel-drive capable, the Kizashi offers a newly developed advanced all-wheel-drive system with highly advanced controls that evokes and promotes a natural sense of heartfelt driving enthusiasm and safety. Kizashi’s sophisticated braking system offers standard four-wheel disc brakes and includes suppliers such as Akebono, a world-leader in NVH control and analysis and a leading brake supplier for automotive and high-speed rail applications.

Design

Kizashi’s thoughtfully crafted exterior design is best described as the seamless melding of European style and Japanese craftsmanship. Tailored for the driving enthusiast, Kizashi’s bold and aggressive stance is complemented by available 18-inch alloy wheels; contemporary styling — with its lean proportion and minimal front overhang — injects the sophistication appropriate to a performance-oriented sport sedan. As with the Concept Kizashi series, the front end of the production Kizashi expresses both strength and style, while the vehicle’s impeccably engineered body reflects Kizashi’s underlying strength and distinctive combination of capability and refinement.

At Kizashi’s rear, the architecture accentuates the ‘sport’ aspect of Suzuki’s sport sedan. The visual dynamic is enhanced with the addition of an integrated dual sport exhaust, communicating — both visually and aurally — the Kizashi’s performance-imbued spirit.

Interior

Suzuki has taken advantage of its expertise in the compact car segment to efficiently execute larger — yet still tidy — proportions that afford comfort and practicality without the wasted space. Along with cabin proportions that reward Kizashi drivers and passengers with comfort and roominess, Suzuki pursues a contemporary, upscale interior feel — such as standard sport seats — in line with the vehicle’s on-road performance characteristics. Driving enthusiasts will appreciate Kizashi’s sporty and elegant instrument panel, while consumers seeking a luxury sedan will be pleased with the vehicle’s available leather seating, featuring high-density foam and premium quality materials rivaling upscale competitors.

The available premium leather is supplemented by three-stage heated seats and a three-position memory program. In addition, both cloth and leather seats benefit from Suzuki’s attention to detail: French seams, hard cover rears and low fatigue foam.

For those wanting high-tech beyond the engine compartment, the Kizashi’s interior delivers by the megabyte. Beginning with standard keyless push start system, Kizashi also offers iPod®1 connectivity and optional streaming audio via Bluetooth®2. For your advanced listening pleasure, Rockford Fosgate®3 provides an optional listening experience boosted by 425 watts of power.

Suzuki’s original idea for B-King looks like a spaceship that went through a blender and came out with the same engine as a GSX1300 Hayabusa. That’s 1340cc of thrust coming from the motor. The bike’s materials include carbon fiber, stainless steel, aluminum and leather.

In many instances the 2008 B-King looks to be a stripped-down Hayabusa. Ignition and fuel injection mapping are exactly like the Busa – B-King also shares the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve digital fuel injection.

2008′s Suzuki B-King Production Model

With upwards of 150 miles between fill ups you’re looking at one of the better gas sipping motorbikes on the road today. B-King produces 160 rear-wheel horse power with 9,500 RPMs. Brake rotors and three-spoke wheels are also the same as Hayabusa, but the radial-mount four-piston calipers are different.

2001′s Suzuki B-King Concept

The instrument cluster features a stunning digital speedometer, fuel gauge, water temperature gauge, etc. Back in 2001 Suzuki was working on a VR helmet to go along with B-King, that would digitally display all the gauges in front of your face. We’ll keep our fingers crossed that specific head gear comes up in the near future.

Suzuki Sportsbike

2008 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R

Suzuki’s Hayabusa has been on the top of the company’s cycle list for years, and has only the ability to top itself as new models emerge. With a 1340cc DOHC liquid-cooled engine with 16-valves, a Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers (providing 11% higher performance than ’07′s model) the Hayabusa GSX1300R doesn’t have to worry about much competition on the roads. Expect more outlandish body designs to come out in the future.

Suzuki Cruiser/Touring

2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R Limited Edition

Covered in chrome and race-proven performance round out the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R Limited Edition. It’s Suzuki’s successful attempt at combining the Boulevard M109R design and performance with the technology behind Suzuki’s championship-winning GSX-R sport bikes. It’s frighteningly powerful V-Twin engine makes this cruiser a warrior on those long distance rides.

Motocross Bikes

2008 Suzuki RM-Z450

Suzuki reworked a lot of their Motocross rides for ’08 and the RM-Z450 is at the top of their dirt-track game. Suzuki has placed an electric fuel injection engine and a chassis improved form last year’s model. But don’t say it’s all about an EFI system – Suzuki claims that everything from “new suspension settings and improvements on just about everything else from the triple-clamps to the foot pegs” make this an all around fantastic race bike.

Offroad Motorcycles

2008 Suzuki DR-Z125L

Developed for “teenagers and adults who are developing their off-road skills.” The 2008 DR-Z125L features that aggressive dirt bike look and performance to please seasoned riders while having enough handling ease for newbies who need a learning curve. Its 4-stroke single cylinder SOHC 2-valve engine and 124cc displacement will give any fresh faced biker a run for their money.

Suzuki Kids Motorcycles

2008 Suzuki RM85 Kids Dirt Bike

The RM85 is loaded with technology derived from Suzuki’s championship-winning motocross bikes. It’s small size and handling make it a great learning bike for kids who want to experience off road winning cycling for the first time. With a 84.7 cc 2-stroke liquid-cooled engine you may be wondering why we didn’t go with a more enhanced ride for the kids section. We chose Suzuki’s RM85 Kids Dirt Bike because it’s simple, powerful and won’t scare the young ones who are nervous about taking their first steps into the motorcycle lifestyle.

Suzuki presents its car-based mid-size crossover SUV, the XL7. The versatility of this automobile is impressive and it only seems to advance for the 2008 year.

Let’s start with the interior. The seating scheme is highly customizable; you can either have a five or seven person occupancy maximum. The 60/40-split second row seat is “fold-and-tumble,” so it can be condensed for more space. The optional third row of seating is 50/50-split and can fold flat for further storage space. Whether you choose to have more cargo or more people, the ambiance of the interior is always pleasant wit the automatic climate control air conditioning. Two respectable MP3 compatible audio systems are offered on lower trim-levels, and a Pioneer® 7-speaker audio system is available on the highest Limited model. Buyers who opt for the Limited model also have the option for either a DVD entertainment system or a DVD navigation system with LCD display and voice-control. However, all trim levels are lucky to be graced with a driver information system with a trip computer that features various vehicle aspects.

The inside is also filled with an array of safety features as well. An advanced frontal airbag system and side-curtain airbags come standard on all trim-levels. In addition, standard on all models is 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking with Electronic Brake-force distribution, front and rear side-impact door beams, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System and more! The Limited model features a rear vision camera for backing up scenarios.

Suzuki designed the all-aluminum 3.6-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 engine, complete with Variable Valve Timing. This exceptional engine can get 252 horsepower and 243 lb. ft. of torque at 2,300 rpm. The engine works with a five-speed automatic transmission; there is an auto-manual option to boot. FWD is offered standard on all trim-levels and AWD is offered on the higher trim levels as an option. With this configuration, the 2008 XL7 can tow up to 3500 pounds!

All of these features can be overwhelming to some, but don’t let them be! Embrace everything this SUV has to offer, as well as it’s responsive, smooth and high performing ride. The 2008 Suzuki XL7 is an excellent addition to the SUV community.

The Suzuki Aerio is to be replaced by the SX4 five-door compact hatchback in 2008. The SX4 adds a front-wheel drive Sport sedan as an option and has an arsenal of standard safety features.

Both the hatchback and sedan feature a more sporty exterior design and have higher dimensions than other vehicles of the class. The compact style deceives the average spectator into believing there is an equally compact interior; the average spectator is wrong. The five-person capacity is doubled with a 50/50-split backseat. In the crossover, the seat can be folded flat and tumbled forward, and the cargo volume dramatically increases from its already respectable number. The SX4 Sport features a spacious trunk that overpowers other models in the class. Other features you’ll find in both models include cruise control, automatic climate control, power features, MP3 compatible audio systems, SmartPass™ keyless entry and more!

All SX4 models include Anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags and side-curtain airbags for both rows. Also standard is a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, front and rear side-impact door beams and the list goes on! The option for an Electronic Stability Program with Traction Control is available for both the Crossover and the Sport. Both models also use the 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine. The vehicles come with a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic transmission. The Crossover comes standard with AWD, while the sport is FWD.

Both the sedan and hatchback perform great and have more than enough comfort for the passengers and driver. It would be wise to check the 2008 Suzuki SX4 out. You have versatility, options and guaranteed performance.

Suzuki brings the American Market Japans Escudo compact SUV, which goes by the Grand Vitara here in the states. Featuring the 2008 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy award, the Grand Vitara is an excellent automobile that combines the resourcefulness of sport utility with the handling of a more compact model.

On the inside, there is a five-person maximum occupancy with front bucket seats and a 60/40-split “fold-and-tumble” rear seatback. When the seat is folded down, the average cargo-space for all three trim levels is 68 cubic feet. The lucky occupants are graced with digital automatic climate control, power features and an excellent audio system with MP3 capabilities. The driver maintains control of the vehicle with cruise control, tilt steering wheel, a new remote fuel lid opener, a detailed three-pod instrument panel and more. Higher trim levels get the HomeLink® wireless control system, leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, fancier trim accents and more!

The Grand Vitara is kept exceptionally safe with a host of safety features. Advanced, dual-stage airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags and side-curtain airbags for all rows are standard. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the Electronic Stability Program, the Traction Control System and the 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System all only add to the security one gets from the compact sensation. The 2.7-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 engine compliments the safety by providing 185 horsepower and 184 lb. ft. of torque @ 4,500 rpm. This new engine is offered with either a five-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. An optional full-time four-wheel-drive system offers a unique “four-mode” that offers various vehicle positions.

The Grand Vitara drives great, had excellent handling and was comfortable to boot. The ride was exceptionally smooth for an SUV and with four-wheel-drive; the Grand Vitara performs outstandingly in off-road situations. The 2008 Grand Vitara is definitely worth a look!

The Suzuki Forenza is targeted as an affordable, versatile and high-performing vehicle that sold as either a sedan or a wagon body style. Both the sedan and wagon promise to deliver a fantastic experience to the driver and the passengers.

The Forenza can fit up to five occupants inside the cabin, and it comes with a 60/40-split rear seat that folds flat. This ups the 12.4 cubic feet of trunk space in the sedan up considerably. The instrument panel features various vehicle parameters and at night illuminates the interior with a jade-green glow. Some standard features you’ll find include heated mirrors, power features and MP3 capable stereo systems. If you opt for one of Suzuki’s packages, you can add in cruise control, remote keyless entry and more! Bluetooth connectivity is a new and notable feature of the 2008 model.

The outside provides a curved roof that gives the vehicle a novel presence on the road. The unique design is powered by a 2.0-liter, 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder engine that couples with a standard four-sped automatic transmission or an optional five-speed manual transmission. As an option, Anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution are offered. Standard safety features include frontal airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The Wagon has an optional 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake-force Distribution available with the Convenience Package.

This compact vehicle really shines on the road. It totes a high performance rating, and is comfortable to boot. The handling is above average because of the high-arch roof, visibility is excellent. The 2008 Suzuki Forenza is an excellent choice for prospective car buyers, in either sedan or wagon form.