Creating
unique products with unique inspiration-the
theme at Suzuki is "Make It Unique!" Its
booth features small concept cars that
are a bit different from the rest in
both their design and their technology.
Suzuki is located next to the GM group
booth and took the motor show as an opportunity
to debut the new car that the two companies
collaborated on, a clear indication of
the importance that it attaches to this
partnership.
The "Chevrolet Cruze" designed
and developed jointly with GM is located
on the stage corner next to the central
aisle. Next to it you will find the "AERIO" prototype
model. Suzuki held a press conference for
the car right before the Motor Show, but
already had it on sale by November 1st
while the show was still in progress, a
pace that has attracted comment and attention.
All totaled, Suzuki has 11 reference
cars on display, 4 of which are concept
cars
located front and center on the main stage.
They represent its philosophy, unique ideas
and active stance concerning the "convenience," "enjoyment," and "gentleness" that
cars can offer, but it combines these qualities
with unique concepts and ideas. The green
and white bodied "Lapin" is a
concept car that resembles a small household
item, something that is part of everyday
life. Young women and couples seem particularly
to be attracted by it. The 2-seater "Covie" is
a small, environment-friendly, natural-gas-powered
electric car that employs the "household
fuel cell generating system" developed
by GM. It also comes with a full complement
of information and communication technology,
including onboard remote controls for your
home air-conditioner and other appliances.
Visitors are flocking to see what Suzuki
terms the "ideal small car" of
the near future. Among the Suzuki models
scheduled for market launch, the "MR
wagon" appeals to young families for
its combination of wide interior and station
wagon-types styling with compact car size
and economy. Parents with small children
can be seen climbing on board the model car
to confirm that "all 4 of us can sit
comfortably." "It's very relaxing," one
father comments.
Also at the Suzuki booth is the "GSX-R/4" lightweight
sports car patterned on a conventional rally
car. The company also has models produced
in India and Hungary too as part of its regular
Foreign Production Corner. Women from those
countries dressed in an traditional costumes
add a bit of flair and color to the exhibit.
Nearby show the worldwide network of Suzuki
and its vast global strategy. |