Suzuki project Splash :The new A2-segment car from Maruti?

thainogkok · 14th August 2006, 21:05

At 2006 Paris motorshow

Suzuki will exhibit project ‘Splash’ which is a ‘clinic model’ for another all-new vehicle which will follow the Swift, Grand Vitara, and SX4 onto the market.

Based on the concept of a car that will appeal to many different markets and market sectors Splash is a multipurpose vehicle intended to deliver satisfaction to a very wide spectrum of customers regardless of their lifestyle, age, and gender and with diverse requirements for their personal transportation. It offers:
· Excellent driveability
With its platform shared with the new Swift, Splash combines excellent performance and driveability around town and over long distances.
· Comfortable cabin
A relatively tall body provides ample occupant comfort and space.
· Contemporary interior design
The cabin combines a contemporary design with equipment that maximises user-friendliness.
Splash specifications
Dimensions: 3,780mm (Length) × 1,780mm (Width) × 1,650mm (Height)
Wheelbase: 2,360mm
Engine: All new 1.2L, 16-valve, four-cylinder petrol
Transmission: Four-speed automatic Seating capacity: Five persons

from press release

rks · 14th August 2006, 21:56

Only one question -- I may be missing something here, but why are those headlights designed to point upwards? Obviously the reflectors inside will point the beam straight ahead, but it seems that a lot of the area of the reflector is wasted in this design -- surely the beams will be fairly narrow.

heelntoe · 14th August 2006, 21:59

i dont think xenons need reflectors so...

CrAzY dRiVeR · 14th August 2006, 22:23

Feels nice!

The grill is Audi stuff... But would look nice...

theMAG · 14th August 2006, 22:41

Car has potential - I'm sure that radical front-end will be watered down while still retaining the overall space-age look in production versions.

SLK · 15th August 2006, 01:49

don't know.. but looks like a concept car.. to me...

rks · 15th August 2006, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by heelntoe

i dont think xenons need reflectors so...

I am wondering if these headlights are designed to tilt and point towards the road when switched on. Doesn't look like it. Maybe the design is intended to prevent blinding the drivers of oncoming vehicles.

sbasak · 15th August 2006, 13:40

Looks like combination of Audi A2 and Mercedes A class

thainogkok · 16th September 2006, 20:41

Suzuki makes a Splash. Swift based small car concept. "

http://www.overdrive.in/showstory.php?storyid=192#

Suzuki’s recently unveiled concept of a mini-MPV, the Splash could very well make its way to our shores by 2008. As is well known Suzuki and Nissan have a global tie-up wherein the former supplies its MR Wagon to Nissan, which is later marketed as the Nissan Moco. The tie-up for a small car between the two Japanese companies has now expanded to include another small car which Suzuki will begin supplying to Nissan by 2008. Further, Nissan and Suzuki will enter a manufacturing collaboration in new emerging markets by sharing their respective manufacturing facilities, which will start at Maruti’s new plant in India. Given that Maruti itself is planning to introduce the MR Wagon here as the new Zen, Nissan will in all probability not market the same car under its badge in India but will only source the same for exports.
However, to have a decent presence in India, which is predominately a small car market, Nissan needs a model to bring in the numbers. And this where the Splash comes in. Even though the Splash is being called a mini-MPV, in the Indian context, it is still a small car. Though it is larger than the Swift on which it is based, it is still smaller than the Hyundai Getz in length. It is however taller and wider than the Hyundai. Furthermore, given the proximity of the Swift and Splash, Maruti would certainly not like to cannibalise the former sale by introducing the same under its umbrella. It therefore makes perfect sense for Nissan to introduce the Splash in India under its badge, even though the car will be manufactured at Maruti’s new facility. The Splash which will be powered by a new 1.2-litre petrol engine and seat up to five adults, will also be exported from India under Nissan

srasania · 16th September 2006, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLK

don't know.. but looks like a concept car.. to me...

same here man !..

-sr

grvanand · 17th September 2006, 20:39

It is still a sketch. The actual production car or even the concept would be way different.

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thainogkok BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Some where i belong Posts: 189 Thanked: 2 Times	At 2006 Paris motorshow Suzuki will exhibit project ‘Splash’ which is a ‘clinic model’ for another all-new vehicle which will follow the Swift, Grand Vitara, and SX4 onto the market. Based on the concept of a car that will appeal to many different markets and market sectors Splash is a multipurpose vehicle intended to deliver satisfaction to a very wide spectrum of customers regardless of their lifestyle, age, and gender and with diverse requirements for their personal transportation. It offers: · Excellent driveability With its platform shared with the new Swift, Splash combines excellent performance and driveability around town and over long distances. · Comfortable cabin A relatively tall body provides ample occupant comfort and space. · Contemporary interior design The cabin combines a contemporary design with equipment that maximises user-friendliness. Splash specifications Dimensions: 3,780mm (Length) × 1,780mm (Width) × 1,650mm (Height) Wheelbase: 2,360mm Engine: All new 1.2L, 16-valve, four-cylinder petrol Transmission: Four-speed automatic Seating capacity: Five persons from press release
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rks BANNED Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ?? Posts: 1,237 Thanked: 8 Times	Only one question -- I may be missing something here, but why are those headlights designed to point upwards? Obviously the reflectors inside will point the beam straight ahead, but it seems that a lot of the area of the reflector is wasted in this design -- surely the beams will be fairly narrow.
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theMAG Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,133 Thanked: 1,604 Times View My Garage	Car has potential - I'm sure that radical front-end will be watered down while still retaining the overall space-age look in production versions.
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thainogkok BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Some where i belong Posts: 189 Thanked: 2 Times	Suzuki makes a Splash. Swift based small car concept. " http://www.overdrive.in/showstory.php?storyid=192# Suzuki’s recently unveiled concept of a mini-MPV, the Splash could very well make its way to our shores by 2008. As is well known Suzuki and Nissan have a global tie-up wherein the former supplies its MR Wagon to Nissan, which is later marketed as the Nissan Moco. The tie-up for a small car between the two Japanese companies has now expanded to include another small car which Suzuki will begin supplying to Nissan by 2008. Further, Nissan and Suzuki will enter a manufacturing collaboration in new emerging markets by sharing their respective manufacturing facilities, which will start at Maruti’s new plant in India. Given that Maruti itself is planning to introduce the MR Wagon here as the new Zen, Nissan will in all probability not market the same car under its badge in India but will only source the same for exports. However, to have a decent presence in India, which is predominately a small car market, Nissan needs a model to bring in the numbers. And this where the Splash comes in. Even though the Splash is being called a mini-MPV, in the Indian context, it is still a small car. Though it is larger than the Swift on which it is based, it is still smaller than the Hyundai Getz in length. It is however taller and wider than the Hyundai. Furthermore, given the proximity of the Swift and Splash, Maruti would certainly not like to cannibalise the former sale by introducing the same under its umbrella. It therefore makes perfect sense for Nissan to introduce the Splash in India under its badge, even though the car will be manufactured at Maruti’s new facility. The Splash which will be powered by a new 1.2-litre petrol engine and seat up to five adults, will also be exported from India under Nissan
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grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	It is still a sketch. The actual production car or even the concept would be way different.
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