New Suzuki small hatch spotted testing in Europe

romeomidhun · 4th September 2014, 18:06

Source: http://suzukifan.com/2013/12/25/suzu...del-in-europe/

Though this is a report posted on Dec 2013, they say that:

"Early 2016 will start sale of new premium B-segment hatchback.

2017 This year, they’re unconfirmed about new model but another model this year should be the new C-segment hatchback"

The spy pics of the above big car seems to be of the C-segment hatch. Then where is the B-Segment car that was planned for 2016? Any info?

romeomidhun · 26th September 2014, 10:57

Source: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/09/mys...in-europe.html

The mystery hatch is spotted again. Seeing the Swift-like headlamps, now I have a feeling that it will be the next gen Swift.

"To add to the confusion, it's a right-hand drive tester, which could mean that it's not destined for Europe."

So, it destined for India, for sure!

CrAzY dRiVeR · 26th September 2014, 15:18

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Originally Posted by romeomidhun

Seeing the Swift-like headlamps, now I have a feeling that it will be the next gen Swift.

Rumours suggest that the next gen Swift will be a 'one size fits all'. Sporty for the international market, while having extra space and equipment for emerging markets like India.

devil_klm · 26th September 2014, 16:51

Will it be a Kizahashi hatch back version?

saket77 · 26th September 2014, 17:01

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Originally Posted by devil_klm

Will it be a Kizahashi hatch back version?

A very remote possibility. In my opinion; must not and should not be. Suzuki will never chop off the rear of its one of the most premium models in global line up. Even if there are no takers of this premium car, I will prefer the Kizashi die peacefully. This of course is my personal opinion. Though, there are some similarities like the bonnet shut line and probably the front air dam too, but the windshield to bonnet area looks much shorter when compared to the length of Kizashi.

Edit: My personal opinion is that it will be the SX4 cross/hatchback.

Chetan_Rao · 26th September 2014, 18:59

I hope it's not a butchered Kizashi sans the boot. The car may be a dud in India for various reasons, but is hands down one of the best looking mid-sized sedans I've ever seen.

Leoshashi · 26th September 2014, 20:44

Can this be the upcoming YRA B+ Segment hatch which was intended to be positioned above Swift?? The chrome door handles suggest this premium positioning. This can't be the next gen swift according to me as it lacks that sharply angled A-pillar and that Swift like silhouette.

deetjohn · 27th September 2014, 08:49

That hatch looks much bigger than the Swift. But its about time we start seeing the spy shots of the new generation Swift. The current one debuted in 2010.

Incidentally, all the major markets for the Swift drive on the left hand side of the road, India, The UK, Japan etc. Hungary doesn't tough. But it really doesn't matter during vehicle testing.

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romeomidhun BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 4,876 Times	Re: New Suzuki small hatch spotted testing in Europe Source: http://www.carscoops.com/2014/09/mys...in-europe.html The mystery hatch is spotted again. Seeing the Swift-like headlamps, now I have a feeling that it will be the next gen Swift. "To add to the confusion, it's a right-hand drive tester, which could mean that it's not destined for Europe." So, it destined for India, for sure! Attached Thumbnails
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Chetan_Rao Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,902 Thanked: 24,086 Times	Re: New Suzuki small hatch spotted testing in Europe I hope it's not a butchered Kizashi sans the boot. The car may be a dud in India for various reasons, but is hands down one of the best looking mid-sized sedans I've ever seen.
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Leoshashi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: India Posts: 5,693 Thanked: 42,424 Times View My Garage	Re: New Suzuki small hatch spotted testing in Europe Can this be the upcoming YRA B+ Segment hatch which was intended to be positioned above Swift?? The chrome door handles suggest this premium positioning. This can't be the next gen swift according to me as it lacks that sharply angled A-pillar and that Swift like silhouette.
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deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,530 Thanked: 10,583 Times View My Garage	Re: New Suzuki small hatch spotted testing in Europe That hatch looks much bigger than the Swift. But its about time we start seeing the spy shots of the new generation Swift. The current one debuted in 2010. Incidentally, all the major markets for the Swift drive on the left hand side of the road, India, The UK, Japan etc. Hungary doesn't tough. But it really doesn't matter during vehicle testing.
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