Suzuki has unveiled two Kizashi-based concepts ahead of the New York show; the first is the earlier mentioned Kizashi Apex Concept, and the other is this one, called the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept.
If the Apex Concept is all about performance, the EcoCharge Concept points to the company’s efforts towards eco-conscious motoring. It features a 2.0 litre petrol engine working in tandem with an electric propulsion system combining a 15 kW motor and a 115V lithium-ion battery.
The J20B four-cylinder block develops 142 hp at 6,500 rpm and 173 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm, while the electric motor adds to things with its 11.2 kW (15 hp) maximum output at 1,000-2,200 rpm. Matched to a six-speed automatic transmission, the hybrid Kizashi sees a 25% improvement in real-world fuel economy over its petrol sibling.
In addition to the hybrid system, Suzuki has employed numerous other fuel-conserving technologies including regenerative braking, an engine stop-start system, fuel cut-off during deceleration and low-rolling resistance tyres.
Externally, the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept differs itself from its production sibling with a specialised headlight treatment, LED fog light illumination across the front fascia, new-look lightweight alloy wheels and a unique luminescent white satin paint finish, which contains subtle blue undertones.
Gallery after the jump.
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This Suzuki looks like Baojun 630 China car?? 8>
i dont care its a hybrid or a normal car…plsssssss come 2 bolehLand
The rear looks like Toyota Mark X
the size of this car is small compare to other d-segment car.
If this hybrid Kizashi is brought in Malaysia, it will be the largest car being eligible for the 2011 hybrid tax cut, but hopefully it’s not too late to bring it in coz we still don’t know whether Najib will exted the incentive for another year.
I saw Kizashi on the street in Malaysia for few months ago. nice but I think it is c-segment only.
Is it the first mass produced petrol electric hybrid from Suzuki? Looks good and some of the lights are blue which makes it special. The competition will be very tight in the next few years indeed for hybrids or electric market.