14 May 2007

Suzuki to make a Splash

Suzuki has given first details of its new small car, the Splash.

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It will replace the Wagon R, but in a much more interesting way, with a relatively tall body (1.6 metres) based on the chassis from the Swift. With its overall length of 3.7 metres and width of 1.7 metres it offers an tall and roomy cabin with sufficient legroom for adults on all seats.

The Splash will make its worldwide debut at the International Motor Show in September in Frankfurt am Main. Sales of the car will start as of spring 2008. It will be available with two different petrol engines: a 1.0 litre, three-cylinder, 12-valve unit with maximum power of 65hp and a 1.2 litre, four-cylinder unit with maximum power of 86hp.

A 1.3 litre diesel unit with optional particulate filter and a maximum power 75hp will also be available.

A version will be produced by Opel called the Agila. BB