It’s been a while, but boxy vans and wagons are starting to make comeback in the automotive industry. Of course, we are not headed back into a time of the Volvo station wagon design, but corners are being turned into more right angles. Suzuki has just introduced their new Wagon R for the Japanese domestic market, dubbed the Wagon R Stingray. Stingray is built on a new platform, which increases overall wheelbase for enhanced stability. Underneath Stingray’s hood is a 660cc turbocharged engine. The Wagon R has historically been the best-selling vehicle in that class, but has also been a bit noisy and rugged – with more stability and a decrease in interior noise expect to see sales boost even further.

If sales continue to rise overseas, and the popularity of small, box-looking vans grows here, you can probably expect to see Wagon R (or some domestic variation on the name) at Suzuki dealerships soon.

Splash Compact Concept

The fast little Splash concept car is probably the most exciting realistic car coming from the Japanese auto maker next year. The compact two and four door Rabbit spin off gets great fuel mileage (on both diesel and gasoline) with its 1.0 liter three cylinder engine, 1.2 four-cyl or its 1.3 four-cyl. The driver will receive anywhere from 65 to almost 100 horsepower.

Splash will be driving the streets of Europe possibly next spring.

Suzuki Biplane Bike Concept

If motorcycles are your thing (if you’re a Suzuki fan they probably are) then you’ll love the new Biplane concept. Top speed is unknown as of yet – but if you like to drag at a stop light and can handle a powerful super-lite motorcycle than the Biplane is one for you. The handlebars bend forward much like a race bike (the type with pedals) which will increase wind resistance. Is Suzuki trying to make the next Batcycle?

Suzuki Kizashi

This race car concept from Suzuki just won’t go away – but we don’t really mind. The new concept has a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder “turbo-diesel” under the hood. That will give the driver 295 hp with a 3.6 L V6 engine at 6 speeds and all wheel drive. The Suzuki’s size alone is intimidating (4.63 meters in length) not to mention the front grill. The production version of this automobile is expected to reach dealers by 2010.