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Suzuki Splash

, Posted by CV. GARUDA PERKASA at 9:14 AM

Suzuki Motor Corporation, the world leader in the compact car segment, introduces Splash, an all-new compact model aimed at building on the success of the loveable Swift. Following Swift, Grand Vitara and SX4, Splash is the fourth all new Suzuki model within just three years, and it epitomises Suzuki’s ‘Way of Life!’ philosophy, underpinning its strategy of building cars that excite customers all over the world.



Styling and the design philosophy

The styling team for Splash was headed by Akira Kamio (44), who also played a big part in the styling of Swift. It soon became clear that whilst it should not look like a shrunken version of a full-sized MPV this car must keep all of its advantages: the high seating position and resulting good all-round visibility, the pleasant feeling of space and great flexibility allowing the rear compartment to be easily turned into a substantial stowage space.

Choice of three engines

Splash will make its debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September, with sales commencing in Spring, 2008. Customers will have the choice of three engines – two petrol and a diesel. The petrol units are 100% Suzuki designs, a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder unit producing 65 PS (48 kW) and a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine developing 86 PS (63 kW). Both are of advanced four-valve-per-cylinder design, offering a sophisticated combination of smoothness, low-end torque and fuel efficiency.

Diesel fans can choose the 1.3-litre common-rail direct injection engine available with a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter). Producing 75 PS(55 kW), this 4-cylinder unit is manufactured by Suzuki at its new diesel engine plant in Indiaunder licence from Fiat Group Automobiles.

All three engines are combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The 86 PS petrol version can also be ordered with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Given the stricter standards now being demanded with respect to environmental compatibility, all engines are Euro4-compliant, with CO2emissions between 120 and 140 g/km in combination with manual transmissions.

Safety

Suzuki has given great consideration of safety measures in the design of Splash. Active safety features include ABS, brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution and ESP®. Passive safety features include: six airbags (dual front side airbags and curtain airbags), a crash-optimised, rigid passenger cell, plus seatbelt-force limiters and seatbelt pretensioners for the front seats. For enhanced pedestrian protection the front end of Splash is fitted with energy-absorbing structures.

Specifications

Engine Petrol
Engine
Petrol
1.0L 1.2L
Drive system
2WD
Steering
LHD / RHD
Number of doors
5
DIMENSIONS
Overall length mm 3,715
Overall width mm 1,680
Overall height mm 1,590
Wheelbase mm 2,360
Tread Front mm 1,470 (14-inch tyre) / 1,460 (15-inch tyre)
Rear mm 1,480 (14-inch tyre) / 1,470 (15-inch tyre)
Minimum turning radius m 4.7
Minimum ground clearance mm 145
CAPACITIES
Seating capacity persons 5
Luggage
capacity 		Max. volume
(Manufactureer data) 		litres 1,050
Rear seatback folded
(VDA method) 		litres

(GA / GL) : 462

( GLS ) : 573*
Rear seatback raised
(VDA method) 		litres

(GA / GL) : 202

( GLS ) : 178 *
ENGINE
Type
K10B K12B
Number of cylinders
3 4
Number of valves
12 16
Piston displacement cm3 996 1,242
Bore x stroke mm 73.0 x 79.4 73.0 x 74.2
Compression ratio
11.0 11.0
Maximum output kW/rpm 48 / 6,000 63 / 5,500
Maximum torque N･m/rpm 90 / 4,800 114 / 4,400
Fuel distribution

Multipoint

injection

Multipoint

injection
Emission standard compliance
Euro 4
TRANSMISSION
Type
5MT 5MT 4AT
Gear ratio 1st
3.454 3.454 2.875
2nd
1.904 1.904 1.568
3rd
1.280 1.280 1.000
4th
1.030 1.030 0.698
5th
0.815 0.815 -
Reverse
3.272 3.272 2.300
Final gear ratio
4.388 4.105 4.375
CHASSIS
Steering
Rack & Pinion
Brakes Front
Ventilated disc
Rear
Drum, leading & trailing
Suspension Front
MacPherson strut & coil spring
Rear
Torsion beam & coil spring
Tyres
165 / 70R14, 185 / 60R15
WEIGHTS
Kerb weight (min. / with full options) kg 975 / 1,030 990 / 1,045 1,040 / 1,065
Gross vehicle weight kg 1,485


Specifications

Engine
Diesel
Engine
Diesel
1.3L DDiS
Drive system
2WD
Steering
LHD / RHD
Number of doors
5
DIMENSIONS
Overall length mm 3,715
Overall width mm 1,680
Overall height mm 1,590
Wheelbase mm 2,360
Tread Front mm 1,470 (14-inch tyre) / 1,460 (15-inch tyre)
Rear mm 1,480 (14-inch tyre) / 1,470 (15-inch tyre)
Minimum turning radius m 4.7
Minimum ground clearance mm 145
CAPACITIES
Seating capacity persons 5
Luggage
capacity 		Max. volume
(Manufactureer data) 		litres 1,050
Rear seatback folded
(VDA method) 		litres

(GA / GL) : 462

( GLS ) : 573 *
Rear seatback raised
(VDA method) 		litres

(GA / GL) : 202

( GLS ) : 178 *
ENGINE
Type

D13A

(with Diesel Particulate Filter)

Z13DTJ

(without Diesel Particulate Filter)
Number of cylinders
4 4
Number of valves
16 16
Piston displacement cm3 1,248 1,248
Bore x stroke mm 69.6 x 82.0 69.6 x 82.0
Compression ratio
17.6 17.6
Maximum output kW/rpm 55 / 4,000 55 / 4,000
Maximum torque N･m/rpm 190 / 1,750-2,250 190 / 1,750-2,250
Fuel distribution

Direct injection

(Common rail)

Direct injection

(Common rail)
Emission standard compliance
Euro 4
TRANSMISSION
Type
5MT
Gear ratio 1st
3.545 3.545
2nd
1.904 1.904
3rd
1.233 1.233
4th
0.911 0.911
5th
0.725 0.725
Reverse
3.250 3.250
Final gear ratio
3.736 3.736
CHASSIS
Steering
Rack & Pinion
Brakes Front
Ventilated disc
Rear
Drum, leading & trailing
Suspension Front
MacPherson strut & coil spring
Rear
Torsion beam & coil spring
Tyres
165 / 70R14, 185 / 60R15
WEIGHTS
Kerb weight (min. / with full options) kg 1,085 / 1,150 1,085 / 1,150
Gross vehicle weight kg 1,530