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There's something about the [Suzuki](http://www.autoblog.com/suzuki/) Regina Concept that we like. A lot. For starters, it has a white roof. What's cool about that, you ask? Well, after [Ford](http://www.autoblog.com/ford/) stole the idea from [Mini](http://www.autoblog.com/mini/) for the [Flex](http://www.autoblog.com/ford/flex/), nothing. But darn it if it doesn't look good here. With those rear fender skirts, we're actually seeing a good bit of [Citroën](http://www.autoblog.com/category/citroen/) DS in Suzuki's stylish little econobox, and as we all know, [the DS is the most beautiful car of all time](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/12/car-designers-name-citroen-ds-most-beautiful-car-ever/).
The Regina Concept, on the other hand, is just an idea for a 1,600-pound sedan that gets 75 miles per gallon. Suzuki didn't share details about the powertrain, but *Autocar* is reporting](http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=260313) that the Regina Concept is powered by a turbocharged, 800-cc gasoline engine, and uses both start-stop and regenerative braking tech to achieve such lofty fuel economy.
A car that light could be powered by a leaf blower and still be fun to drive, so we're giving this one a thumbs up. Go ahead and build it, Suzuki, because you know someone will figure out a way to put a [small-block Chevy](http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/29/gm-marks-100-millionth-small-block-engine-built-w-video/) in it. [Hit the jump](http://www.paklinks.com/2011/12/01/suzuki-regina-concept-tokyo-2011/#continued) for Suzuki's short press release.
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