New D segmenter coming up from suzuki [possibly India bound] - Concept pics on Pg. 3 - Team-BHP

rahul_intlad · 8th August 2007, 15:42

There's been quite a transformation at suzuki cars,they have become a very aggressive manufacture now with very ambitious targets.From small now they want to target the money making segment first they started with the swift,sx4,new grand vitara and now they plan to launch a d-segmenter worldwide to take on the accords and the camry's

This new car will be called the Suzuki Kizashi and will debut at at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show.Suzuki plan to launch this as a hatch,stagonwagon as well as a sedan.

Mr. Jagadish Khattar did talk about a vehicle in this segment during an interview for India as well[but still early days to comment on that].

Meanwhile paultan.org predicts it would be based on the Nissan Teana/Cefiro

CrAzY dRiVeR · 8th August 2007, 17:56

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Originally Posted by rahul_intlad

This new car will be called the Suzuki Kizashi and will debut at at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show.Suzuki plan to launch this as a hatch,stagonwagon as well as a sedan.

A Suzuki what?

supremeBaleno · 8th August 2007, 17:58

Hmm. So now they are eyeing the gravy in the D-segment.
Lets see how the market treats them.

amtak · 8th August 2007, 19:40

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

A Suzuki what?

I liked it...Suzuki should try to stick to some Indian names or names which are not tongue twisters. till SX4 is fine... what is happening guys...Laura, SX...guess the roads are hotting up!!

Zappo · 8th August 2007, 19:54

Hmmm... I saw the image and was about to jump up saying are they planning to lift the Teana's design? And then I saw it is based on Teana. What based? It looks almost like a replica of Teana IMO!

CrAzY dRiVeR · 8th August 2007, 20:00

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Originally Posted by Zappo

Hmmm... I saw the image and was about to jump up saying are they planning to lift the Teana's design? And then I saw it is based on Teana. What based? It looks almost like a replica of Teana IMO!

Thats the Teana itself. Grill reads 'Nissan' and the number plate reads 'Cefiro' which is Teana for us!

The car would be based on Teana. May be based on the platform.

speedzak · 8th August 2007, 20:09

Yes. I like it too.
Why can't Suzuki try It's hands on bigger cars? Just that they shouldn't lose focus on their small cars.

A good car which can compete with Teana etc... would be good. The main attraction should be the maximum features on the minimum price tag factor.

speedmiester · 8th August 2007, 20:25

I think this is a good move. People would like to own a D segment car with a good A.S.S.

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Originally Posted by amtak

what is happening guys...Laura, SX...guess the roads are hotting up!!

theMAG · 8th August 2007, 20:25

Launching a new car is perhaps the easier thing Maruti can do. The more difficult task is creating image(not brand) awareness at these segments. Chevy had to soldier on for some time before the Optra started being taken in similar breath as the Corolla and Civic. Herculean task indeed for Maruti to sell at these segments.

1100D · 8th August 2007, 20:49

In US they have Daewoo's rebadged as Suzuki's. Suzuki Verona, Reno and Forenza. The previous two sells as Optra and SRV in India. I guess the Forenza is already in the Accord segment. However, I dont think they will be able to offer Daewoo rebadged products anymore as theirs.

However this Nissan deal could be in-line with their recent agreement of transferring a small car to Nissan and receiving an SUV and a Sedan in return.

sbasak · 8th August 2007, 20:56

In Europe, 1200 cc WagonR sells with GM engine and gearbox. In fact, Vauxhall Agila and Suzuki WagonR are same cars with different badges.

In same way, looks like new Suzuki whatever will be basically a Nissan Teana. But again, Nissan is now Renault.

Cars are now going towards assembled computer way. Get CPUs from Intel/AMD, motherboards from China/Taiwan, DVD drives from Korea, Harddrives from Seagate/Fujitsu and then assemble in local shop.

In one way it's good. You'll pay just once to get 2-3 different brands

Nitin · 8th August 2007, 21:01

Now thats gonna be something to look out for. SUzuki has improved its build quality & styling over the years,and they sure can come up with an impressive contender in the D-segment.

The platform might be like the Nissan Altima,but I'm sure they'll come up with something that's as classy & peppy.

1100D · 8th August 2007, 21:03

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Originally Posted by sbasak

In one way it's good. You'll pay just once to get 2-3 different brands

That is indeed, very well said!

shuvc · 8th August 2007, 21:26

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Launching a new car is perhaps the easier thing Maruti can do. The more difficult task is creating image(not brand) awareness at these segments. Chevy had to soldier on for some time before the Optra started being taken in similar breath as the Corolla and Civic. Herculean task indeed for Maruti to sell at these segments.

True. Buttt. Look at the SX4 pricing ! What if they offer a loaded D segmenter at Civic prices ?? They might not get into a competition with the Accord at all.

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Originally Posted by 1100D

I guess the Forenza is already in the Accord segment.

Isn't the Forenza is already being considered by GM - to be rebadged and launched here as the Chevy Epica ?

esteem_lover · 8th August 2007, 21:29

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This new car will be called the Suzuki Kizashi and will debut at at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show.Suzuki plan to launch this as a hatch,stagonwagon as well as a sedan.

Never seen a stagonwagon

8th August 2007, 15:42	#1 (permalink)
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,563	New D segmenter coming up from suzuki [possibly India bound] - Concept pics on Pg. 3 There's been quite a transformation at suzuki cars,they have become a very aggressive manufacture now with very ambitious targets.From small now they want to target the money making segment first they started with the swift,sx4,new grand vitara and now they plan to launch a d-segmenter worldwide to take on the accords and the camry's This new car will be called the Suzuki Kizashi and will debut at at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show.Suzuki plan to launch this as a hatch,stagonwagon as well as a sedan. Mr. Jagadish Khattar did talk about a vehicle in this segment during an interview for India as well[but still early days to comment on that]. Meanwhile paultan.org predicts it would be based on the Nissan Teana/Cefiro

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supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Weekdays at DetroitOfIndia (Chennai) & Weekends at VeniceOfTheEast (Alappuzha). Posts: 2,509 View My Garage	Hmm. So now they are eyeing the gravy in the D-segment. Lets see how the market treats them. __________________ Suzuki Baleno : 91bhp @ 5500rpm, 130.5Nm @ 3000 rpm, 14kmpl in city @ 100% a/c. Fun & economy needn't be mutually exclusive.

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Zappo Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,716	Hmmm... I saw the image and was about to jump up saying are they planning to lift the Teana's design? And then I saw it is based on Teana. What based? It looks almost like a replica of Teana IMO! __________________ Announcements are important. Read the Advertising Announcement here. Classifieds section has its rules. Read here

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theMAG Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 4,562 View My Garage	Launching a new car is perhaps the easier thing Maruti can do. The more difficult task is creating image(not brand) awareness at these segments. Chevy had to soldier on for some time before the Optra started being taken in similar breath as the Corolla and Civic. Herculean task indeed for Maruti to sell at these segments. __________________ If I hold a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

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1100D Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,644 View My Garage	In US they have Daewoo's rebadged as Suzuki's. Suzuki Verona, Reno and Forenza. The previous two sells as Optra and SRV in India. I guess the Forenza is already in the Accord segment. However, I dont think they will be able to offer Daewoo rebadged products anymore as theirs. However this Nissan deal could be in-line with their recent agreement of transferring a small car to Nissan and receiving an SUV and a Sedan in return. __________________ ________________________ Every Ferrari is always a Fiat

8th August 2007, 20:09	#7 (permalink)
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,268	Yes. I like it too. Why can't Suzuki try It's hands on bigger cars? Just that they shouldn't lose focus on their small cars. A good car which can compete with Teana etc... would be good. The main attraction should be the maximum features on the minimum price tag factor.

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sbasak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CCU-LTN Posts: 591 View My Garage	In Europe, 1200 cc WagonR sells with GM engine and gearbox. In fact, Vauxhall Agila and Suzuki WagonR are same cars with different badges. In same way, looks like new Suzuki whatever will be basically a Nissan Teana. But again, Nissan is now Renault. Cars are now going towards assembled computer way. Get CPUs from Intel/AMD, motherboards from China/Taiwan, DVD drives from Korea, Harddrives from Seagate/Fujitsu and then assemble in local shop. In one way it's good. You'll pay just once to get 2-3 different brands __________________ Gearbox acts as torque multiplier.

8th August 2007, 21:01	#12 (permalink)
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,832 View My Garage	Now thats gonna be something to look out for. SUzuki has improved its build quality & styling over the years,and they sure can come up with an impressive contender in the D-segment. The platform might be like the Nissan Altima,but I'm sure they'll come up with something that's as classy & peppy.

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