Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. / en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:56:44 GMT /Article/Suzukiâ_s_SUVasaurus_Enters_the_Wrong_Period/4989 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:44:16 GMT Suzuki’s latest advertising efforts are centering around the “Live Large. Drive Small” advertising campaign, which kicked off with the SUVasaurus commercial. The commercial is cute, comical, and truly well-executed, but Suzuki missed its chance to entice people to run to their nearest Suzuki dealer to by a Grand Vitara.[source] e358b34493b8e7de2216542f0477c9e4 /Article/2009_Suzuki_Equator_U_S_pricing_announced/4753 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:23:45 GMT Pricing information has just been released by Suzuki for its brand-new Equator midsize pickup truck, and, it is not a surprise, it imitates the price tag of its Nissan Frontier platform-mate. The Equator will begin at $17,995, for 2009, just a few hundred dollars more than the Frontier which goes on sale at $17,460.That bottom amount will get you a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder powerhouse with 152 horsepower and torque of 171 lb-ft in an extended passenger compartment package and comes with a 5-speed manual... 8bcbbc531a329b9eeb95446b7ad3522b /Article/Suzuki_Kizashi_Review/4633 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:02:09 GMT onsumer Guide’s Impressions of the 2011 Suzuki KizashiA big little-car company takes another stab at a midsize sedan, and this one’s all theirs. Kizashi--not its real name--promises a sporty persona and available all-wheel drive, but Camry, Accord, and Malibu probably have nothing to fear.What We Know About the 2011 Suzuki KizashiSuzuki is a rising star on the world automotive stage. It’s the top-seller of the “K-Class” micro cars popular in its native Japan. It has a... ce058a9715a31cc711622ffab5b22a76 /Article/Suzuki_SX4/3578 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:59:42 GMT Already available in Europe as the Suzuki SX-4 and Fiat Sedici after its Geneva Motor Show debut, the SX-4 crossover jumps the pond to U.S. showrooms later this year. The five-door hatch is targeted squarely at younger buyers although it ought to be a popular tag-along vehicle for the RV demographic as well, or as Suzuki likes to call them "Life Enthusiasts." The full-on rally concept exhibited alongside the street version may point to a higher-performance version down the road, and certainly... 9903d6d70498adf4372f2140147b972b /Article/Suzuki_presented_the_most_beautiful_concept_and_rally_race/3548 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 12:15:37 GMT Virtually all respectable companies presented at the Moscow motor show their concept retribution, especially the Japanese. But perhaps the most impressive and beautiful was on the stand Suzuki. Conceived Suzuki Kizashi precursor serial car, which is already being tested in the United States. Already aware that the machine will put two 2.3 litre gasoline engine and 3.6 litres and turbodizel volume of two liters. In a couple of them will be six AKPP. Most likely, serial Kizashi receive not only the front... d43f63249cb8f2d06ce48d5e21b0c151 /Article/Suzuki_Concept_Kizashi_3/3516 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:44:07 GMT  This is the third and final of the Kizashi concepts, the previous two were seen at the 2007 Frankfurt and Tokyo shows. Besides the Concept Kizashi 3 being the best-looking of the trio all three were on hand in New York, it's also the most important because Suzuki says it will produce a sports sedan based on this concept's design for sale in North America by 2010."Kizashi" is a Japanese word for "preview." The Concept Kizashi series was developed by Suzuki's Advanced Design... f0da8201b3885b51761237f0de144da9 /Article/Suzuki_SX4_Sport_Touring_Package/3514 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:29:53 GMT  A strong small-car entry, with a sporty drive character and sleek for an econobox looks, the SX4 does a good job of engaging the driver. No, it's not even close to sports-car territory, but as a spirited point-A-to-point-B machine, we have no problem recommending it to those shopping in this segment.For starters, the 2.0-liter aluminum I4 is peppy, with peak torque available relatively low in the rev band at 3500 rpm. Its 143 hp also does a decent job of getting the car up to speed, though we... b9fb8e604cc8e492a7d74655b4c81044 /Article/Suzuki_shows_Alto_minicar_ahead_of_Paris_Motor_Show_debut/3433 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:29:50 GMT Suzuki has released the first image of its all-new Alto minicar, which the carmaker plans to debut at November’s Paris Motor Show before a global launched pegged for early next year. As expected, the production Alto shares much in common with last year’s A-Star concept that was developed together with Suzuki’s Indian subsidiary Maruti and showcased at last December’s Auto Expo in New Delhi. Suzuki is expected to build two different versions of the Alto - a low-cost model to be manufactured... 1b7a1ccabc3b9e3ee9c79c4a28457649 /Article/Suzuki_Concept_A_Star/3301 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:20:39 GMT The Concept A-Star previews a new 109g/km C02 model from Suzuki that is based on the Suzuki Splash/Opel Agila launched last year. Significantly, it will form a key part of their commitment to lower C02 emissions and will be built by Maruti Suzuki in India. For the Concept A-Star, designers from Maruti Suzuki joined with the Japanese design team to bring a unique Indian aesthetic to this project. Perhaps most obvious is the use of a bright magenta accent that's used throughout the design, including the... a120e848841594103f6b1de7e5e4e2fc /Article/2008_Suzuki_SX4_Overview/3280 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 07:39:42 GMT The 2008 Suzuki SX4 combines available all-wheel drive, a peppy, fuel-efficient engine, and a feature-packed interior. Brand-new in the lineup this year is a front-wheel drive four-door sedan variant. The SX4 is available in two body styles – the SX4 Sport four-door sedan and the all-wheel drive SX4 Crossover wagon and comes in three trim lines – base model, Convenience Package, and Touring Package. All models feature a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine producing 143 horsepower and excellent... 231908082a164ed11e22af9da3a6aeee /Article/Suzuki_Splash/3017 Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:36:22 GMT This is the sort of car we should all be buying: small on the outside, big on the inside, with a low price tag and superb fuel economy. The Splash is a supermini in size but an MPV in height: and for a tiny car it really does have outstanding headroom. Even my 6ft 5in passenger had a good four inches above his head in the front; and the back was scarcely less spacious. For comparison, the Suzuki Swift - by no means a cramped car for tall drivers - has 29mm less headroom in the front and 30mm less in the... 66b58402e2389e73359749eaab9d7134 /Article/In_The_Autoblog_Garage_Suzuki_XL7/2647 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:19:46 GMT Suzuki's swapped the ladder frame architecture of the past to create a more civilized XL7, a welcome change from the Vitara roots of the original. The XL7's unitized Theta II platform, on loan from General Motors, also serves as the basis for the Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent. Suzuki also borrows the General's 3.6 liter V6, trying its very best in this application. The XL in the name is an apt descriptor, this is a lot of vehicle, and the price makes it a lot of value. So, what had to be... 135d47e58d4167f5bf975070164c232a /Article/Suzuki_Cars_are_Equipped_with_GPS/2386 Sat, 3 May 2008 09:05:35 GMT Suzuki is happy to announce their new 2009 vehicles will all be equipped with GPS, developed by Garmin. The company is proud they will be the first ones who make $16,000 autos with a standard navigation system. The system is called T.R.I.P. which means Travel, Realtime traffic, Information and Play. GPS has preloaded street maps and Navteq mapping software. The car owner will also be able to find easily any closest gas station which will be selected by the price. The system will show real-time traffic... f619ea7242b96de5d44f58b9a9f41bc1 /Article/2009_Suzuki_SX4_getting_nav_system_as_standard_equipment/2293 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:23:46 GMT Click image to enlargeIntegrated nav systems are cash cows for the automakers. We've discussed this here before. While you can run to the local Target and buy a perfectly useful portable unit for around two-hundred bucks, clicking the nav checkbox on a car or truck's option sheet will probably run you ten times as much. That's painful. For the 2009 model year, however, Suzuki's looking to give shoppers some relief by making touchscreen nav standard equipment in the four-door SX4 Sport and... aa2c0f219a51e6899ed726058b9ee073 /Article/Suzuki_SX4_cheapest_car_on_U_S_market_with_standard_GPS/2209 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:22:14 GMT Satellite navigation systems are hardly something to shout about anymore - everything from Toyota’s Corolla to Ford’s Focus offers the GPS-based gadgetry as an option. But neither do it standard, and no one in America does it under $16,000 with GPS from the factory. Except for Suzuki, that is. Standard features of the Travel, Real-time Information and Play TRIP unit read like those of any other factory satellite navigation system, but it does have a trick up its sleeve. Based on a Garmin... 0b32920c1869482e26f1c9a78b39dba7 /Article/Suzuki_SX4t_t_is_for_turbo_courtesy_of_Road_Race_Motorsports/2098 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:16:44 GMT Click above for a high-res gallery fo the Suzuki SX4t.When Suzuki launched the SX4, we couldn't help thinking that the oddly shaped hatch had some aftermarket potential. Suzuki seemed to think the same thing and tapped Road Race Motorsports, the renowned SoCal tuning firm, to create a one-off concept for the Chicago Auto Show. Road Race decided that it could do better than just some wheels, brakes, a body kit and a few engine mods, so its created the SX4t, a turbocharged version of the all-wheel-drive... 55bc000996c8414cfc14e4a232c9bb0c /Article/Suzuki_Swift_DZire_takes_a_dip_during_test_drive/1605 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:11:59 GMT It's a common test-driving practice to attack a corner a bit aggressively and "see what she can do." A swan dive was the answer a driver in India received from a four-door Suzuki/Maruti Swift DZire during a test session. The car skidded out of control, hit a large rock, and then tumbled into the Shambhavi River. The attempt to emulate the Amphicar wound up more like an impression of Alvin, unfortunately. All four occupants were injured and ended up in the hospital, while the car itself appears to be a... 3b0fb31078656a874ddfe8cfd01b50ff /Article/Maruti_Suzuki_unveils_ironically_named_Swift_DZire_sedan/287 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:35:10 GMT Click above if you must for more of the Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire It's a shame that more of Suzuki's line-up isn't as well designed and executed as the nimble little Swift hatchback. But we swear, this was not what we had in mind. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., the country's largest automaker and majority owned its the Japanese parent company, has taken the wraps off of the ironically named Swift DZire today, initial spy shots of which we lamented several months ago. Rather contrary to its name, we're left... 77d1bb8556c6de7848bc4717229af8ca /Article/In_the_Autoblog_Garage_2008_Suzuki_Grand_Vitara_Xsport/182 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:31:11 GMT Click above to view high-res gallery of the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara XsportWhen driving a vehicle for review, we always keep a list of pros and cons. At just a glance we can see which list is longer and instantly know if it's a vehicle that we'd personally drive. At the end of the evaluation we throw in a few verbs, several random adjectives and some technical jargon to make us all sound knowledgeable and it's a review! Just kidding. A little, at least.The 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xsport that just left... 6329f5b0dd50546589387096a3892339