My/Your Ideal Suzuki Lineup

[Bravada]

I actuall ylike both Reno and Rio names - they fit in nicely with their respective brands, and with the cars themselves. Jive just does not sound good for me for this kind of car - perhaps something like Honda Jazz or Daihatsu Copen could be named Jive...

[Stéphane Dumas]

I wish to see the European Swift coming here, while the current Swift+ here could be renamed "Forsa"

The Verona line-up could be expanded with a 2-door coupe and station-wagon, add also a diesel engine as an option

[AmericanRevolution]

Originally Posted by Bravada

I actuall ylike both Reno and Rio names - they fit in nicely with their respective brands, and with the cars themselves. Jive just does not sound good for me for this kind of car - perhaps something like Honda Jazz or Daihatsu Copen could be named Jive...

Rio to me brings up a cheap, awkward Kia... Reno is a fine name, but to me it just reminds me to much of the Rio, and I already told you what that reminds me of... that's me though...

[AmericanRevolution]

Moved the Aerio to the Kappa and turned it into a youthful, hip, tech-packed performance coupe who's top price doesn't exceed $20,000

[AmericanRevolution]

Originally Posted by GMPCC_Ryan

I would like to see a version of the Dune concept that utilizes solid axles and optional off-road specific equipment (selectable lockers, 4:1 transfer case, skid plates ect) for a value priced alternative to the over priced Jeep Rubicon.

-Ryan

I'll have to check into that, never seen that one... and feel free to create your own if you want... everything is 100% up to you.

[Bravada]

Why would you base a Grand Vitara on the Equinox? GV's most important feature are its actual off-road capabilities. It beats the RAV4 et al. hands down. It's a very competent vehicle now, I wouldn't replace it with something car-based.

As concerns the Aerio, I doubt it whether you can make anything Kappa-based at $13K.

I understand the lack of most international Suzuki models here means that it's the US Suzuki lineup. Given Suzuki's relatively modest distribution network in US, I believe most of these Hyundai/Kia/Toyota/Honda/other-budget-brands-fighters that appeal to young people and families would be better off at Chevrolet's.

[Vlissengen]

A general question regarding Suzuki, has GM established what sort of company Suzuki is (meaning what market they are going for, who they're competing with?). I imagine they compete with Hyundai or Mazda.

[Bravada]

Originally Posted by Vlissengen

A general question regarding Suzuki, has GM established what sort of company Suzuki is (meaning what market they are going for, who they're competing with?). I imagine they compete with Hyundai or Mazda.

Oh, have they? I imagine they are completely different in different markets, having a unique image or no image at all at the same time... They used to be the small car specialist, but who isn't nowadays?

[wnsfmike]

After months of speculation, Suzuki confirmed this Tuesday at the Geneva auto show in Switzerland that it will step up to the World Rally Championship in 2007
http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/rally/22305/

[AmericanRevolution]

I've updated Suzuki a noticable amount!

[AmericanRevolution]

Updated!