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As an automaker, Suzuki may be long gone from American shores, but it’s still a force to be reckoned with in its home country of Japan. At this week’s Tokyo Motor Show, the brand known as much for its two-wheeled fare as its four displayed a slew concept vehicles for both drivers and riders.
The first is the Crosshiker concept (above), which Suzuki says is a followup to the Regina concept that debuted two years ago at the Tokyo show. Based on the same platform but elevated to the stance of a crossover, the Crosshiker is motivated by a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine, keeping it eco-chic while appealing to adventurous types with its fun styling.
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Next up is the X-Lander Concept (above, left) that Suzuki says was made for use in the city and “sometimes go out to play in the field.” Based on the Japanese-market production Jimny, the X-Lander features four-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain with a 1.3-liter engine.
The Hustler concept (above, right) is Suzuki’s attempt to create a new vehicle market with a boxy minicar that features SUV styling cues. There’s no word on what powers the concept, but Suzuki did show two versions: a four-door and four-door coupe of sorts, the latter featuring a slightly sloping roofline and forward-leaning rear window.
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Moving into the world of two-wheeled transportation, we’ve got the Recursion concept (above, left), which marries the power of larger performance bikes with the handling and maneuverability of smaller bikes by using a lightweight, turbocharged, two-cylinder engine. The Extrigger concept bike (above, right) is altogether different, combining the electric powertrain of the company’s e-Let scooter with a smallish supermoto-type frame, effectively tapping into the monkey bike revival started by Honda with the Grom.
Debuting this many concepts at one auto show illustrates that Suzuki isn’t the company that many in the US may remember it as. Particularly in its own domestic market of Japan, this company remains competitive and these vehicles suggest its preparing for a bright future.Continue reading Suzuki brings slew of car and bike concepts to Tokyo
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