Suzuki planning V8 concept for New York Auto Show

Posted Wed Jan 30 2008 1:17 PM by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

The previous Kizashi concept vehicles from Suzuki were the carmaker’s first attempt at developing a model that could be sold in the middle class segment and its popularity at the Frankfurt and Tokyo Motor Shows last year quickly prompted officials to green light the project. The original concepts were powered by efficient four-cylinder turbodiesel and petrol V6 engines but according to a new report production models could be available with a new V8 engine.

According to AutoTelegraaf, Suzuki is planning a third iteration of the Kizashi complete with a V8 engine. This latest concept will be much closer to production than the previous two cars and is said to preview the final version, which is expected to hit showrooms late next year.

Hyundai has proven that a budget carmaker can develop and market a V8 saloon and now it seems Suzuki is set to do the same. Unlike Hyundai’s RWD Genesis, the Suzuki will feature an AWD powertrain.

Reader Comments

Wed Jan 30 2008 1:40 PM
Gus says

This should sell well...
...in Japan...
Wed Jan 30 2008 1:58 PM
Mothra says

Interesting - big companies w/ gas guzzlers are downsizing their engines whereas Suzuki, known for small efficient vehicles, is now trying to bring a v8.
Wed Jan 30 2008 3:09 PM
chris says

because clearly you arent anybody unless you have a V8 model.

i agree... when ford and gm are working to bring V6 power to V6's... the i4 and v6 companies are making record profits by putting huge engines in their cars (ahem TOYOTA)... If ford and GM are serious about this "turbo everything and cut displacement in half" idea,... i cant wait to see the day when all of these other companies that got famous for little peppy and efficient engines get their credo destroyed!!!!

yeah im dreaming.

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