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Suzuki Splash
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:13 am
by Brayden
Suzuki is diving head-first into the supermini-MPV sector with this model, the Splash. And following on from our spyshots in Issue 926, Auto Express can bring you the first official picture of the newcomer, which is set to replace the Wagon R late next year.
Getting its public debut at the Paris Motor Show, the Splash is sure to make waves with its striking lines. At the front, a big grille and large headlamps complete with bright orange indicators give a bold look. Meanwhile, neat details such as the silver A-pillars and roof, kinked-up C-pillars and bulging wheelarches help provide a sporty appearance.
With a tall stance and a platform shared with the Swift, there should be generous space inside for five, while the cabin design is said to mirror the exterior. An all-new 1.2-litre petrol engine should provide decent performance. When sales start in 2007, a price tag in the region of £9,000 is expected.
Another report claims that the new Splash will use a Hayabusa-based motor, which would be complete unadulterated awesomness.
Lets hope it makes it to Australia!
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:39 pm
by hatchback of notre dam
those headlights rock
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:34 am
by Colin
looks gay
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:11 am
by Brokenshire
I think it look stupid too!
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:22 pm
by fritz
A little too hairdresser-ish for my liking. Some OK details though.
Would love to see how it goes though.
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:03 pm
by gremlin
what a let down.
when the page first loaded, the first image didn't show up, and i only saw the last 2. I though "hey this looks ok", got curious, got the first pick showing and nearly threw up.
(i don't like it incase you didn't notice)
Would be fun to drive with a 'busa motor though! (even if you look like a yuppi/hairdresser)
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:13 am
by gazuga
with a decent grille, clour and wheels, could lok alrihgt.
but the grille definately has to change
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:36 am
by pony-tail
too "artsy" for me
A few similarities to the Smart fortwo as well ( also faggy)
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 1:15 pm
by Brayden
Of course it looks a bit "out there" - it is only a concept at the moment.
You have to see the potential though, I mean Suzuki have produced "faggy" looking concept cars that would look great with a bit of work:
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:28 pm
by pony-tail
yeah !
but when you buy one you can not just photoshop it to make it look good
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:37 pm
by psychosis7326
The splash fking scares me but the engine may transplant into a mightyboy and that i would like
but that lc could be super pimpin
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:02 pm
by eDave
I'd drive it if it had a hyabusa engine.
I'm sure it'll look much more toned down before they release it.