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Suzuki Alto Achieves 118 mpg US in City Driving in Australia

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After a successful New Zealand North-South drive at an average of 64 mpg Imp. mpg US) last month, a Suzuki Alto has taken part in a further MPG marathon, this time down through Australia, managing to complete the journey at an average consumption of 72 mpg Imp. L/100km, 60 mpg US) overall, an 18.5%

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Suzuki to partner with Proton in Malaysia; new 2-cylinder 0.8L diesel for compacts in India

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Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) will collaborate with the Malaysian national carmaker Proton Holdings Berhad. As the first step of the collaboration, SMC will supply KD (knocked down) components for a Suzuki model to Proton. In future, supply of engines and transmissions by Suzuki to Proton will be also studied. to raise comfort.

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Report: Suzuki to introduce Swift-based PHEV in 2013

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The Nikkei reports that Suzuki Motor Corp. Suzuki introduced the Swift Plug-in Hybrid at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 as a concept ( earlier post ), and gained type approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2010 ( earlier post ). mpg US, or 2.7 kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Suzuki to introduce more fuel-efficient engine for its minicars in Japan

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Suzuki Motor Corp. mpg US, 3.7 This would enable Suzuki minicars to achieve a fuel economy comparable to that offered by Daihatsu Motor Co. This would enable Suzuki minicars to achieve a fuel economy comparable to that offered by Daihatsu Motor Co.’s ’s new Move, which hit the market last month.

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Suzuki Working on Stop-Start for Alto and Splash

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During his press conference at the Geneva Motor Show, Toshihiro Suzuki, Board Member and Senior Managing Executive Officer, Global Marketing for Suzuki Motor Corporation, said that the company was working on engine auto stop/start systems and variable valve timing for the Alto and Splash. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 103 g/km.

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Daihatsu and Suzuki Readying More Fuel-Efficient Minicars to Compete with Hybrids

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the Toyota Group’s minicar specialist, and Suzuki Motor. mpg US, 3.33 660cc or less, run 20-25 km per liter (47-59 mpg US, 5-4 L/100 km), and are. Daihatsu Motor Co., both are developing gasoline-powered minivehicles with a fuel efficiency. comparable to that of hybrid cars. Trimming the. overall fuel economy by 20%.

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Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid Gains Type Approval from Japanese Government; To Dealers in the Autumn for Testing

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Suzuki Motor Corporation’s newly developed Swift Plug-in Hybrid, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 as a concept ( earlier post ), gained type approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on 12 May. mpg US, or 2.7 Powertrain concept for the Swift plug-in. Click to enlarge.

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