Next-gen Suzuki Solio (YK8)

Suzuki sells some very interesting models in Japan, which unfortunately we don't get. Anyway, this is the next-gen Solio, codenamed YK8, and it will share chassis and engine with the new Swift. It is expected to be released in February 2011.

[Source: autoten.com]

New Suzuki Solio to be launched Dec 24

I had reported in my previous post about the new Solio (YK8) that it is expected to be released in February 2011. Well, today Suzuki has published a teasing image and states that the new model will be introduced on Dec 24. As already reported, the new Solio will share its chassis and engine with the new Swift.

Some more photos of upcoming Suzuki Solio (YK8)

[Source: スズキプラザ松原＊plaza_club]

New Suzuki Solio to achieve 22.5 km/L fuel efficiency

The new Suzuki Solio, due to be introduced on December 24 (earlier posts), will be powered by a 1.2L engine and when matted to a CVT gearbox, it will achieve a fuel efficiency of 22.5 km/L under the 10-15 test cycle.This figure is not as good as the 26.5 km/L of the upcoming new Vitz (earlier post), but it's not bad at all...

[Source: Response]

Dimensions and prices of new Suzuki Solio!

Further to the fuel efficiency of the new Suzuki Solio (earlier post), dimensions and prices of it were also revealed ahead of its official debut. 

Exterior dimensions:

3,710 mm x 1,620 mm x 1,765 mm (length x width x height)

Prices:

1.2 G FF 1,280,000 ¥
1.2 X FF 1,380,000 ¥
1.2 S FF 1,500,000 ¥ 
1.2 G 4WD 1,458,500 ¥ 
1.2 X 4WD 1,558,500 ¥ 
1.2 S 4WD 1,678,500 ¥

[Source: 頑張れ！三菱自動車 応援ブログと株日記]

Suzuki launches new Solio - available also by Mitsubishi

Suzuki has launched the new Solio in Japan today and there are no surprises, since a lot of brochure images have leaked in the past, which of course I have posted. I have to admit that I really like its design and it's a shame that we won't get it in Europe. Perhaps Suzuki should consider bring it over here, since the small MPV-ish segment becomes increasingly popular (e.g. Toyota Verso-S, upcoming Subaru Justy etc.) 

Suzuki claims that the new Solio is fun to drive, easy to use and with a better fuel economy. The 1.2 L engine, producing 91 hp, comes from the new Swift and it is coupled to a CVT gearbox achieving a fuel efficiency of 22.5 km/L.

Sales target is around 12,000 units per year and following an agreement between Suzuki and Mitsubishi, Suzuki will supply Mitsubishi with around 800 units per month. Mitsubishi will start selling its variant of Solio in spring 2011.

Prices start from 1,382,850 ¥ for G grade (2WD) and the next grade, called X, costs 1,509,900 ¥ (1,632,750 ¥ for the 4WD version). Top grade S costs 1,624,350 ¥ (1,747,200 ¥ for the 4WD version).

Mitsubishi's Solio variant to be called Delica D:2

As already reported, the new Suzuki Solio will be also available by Mitsubishi, with Suzuki supplying Mitsubishi with around 800 units per month. The Mitsubishi variant will be called Delica D:2 (デリカ Ｄ：2) and it is expected to be launched in spring 2011.

[Source: わたくしごと]

Mitsubishi launches Delica D:2 in Japan

As it has already been reported, Mitsubishi will sell the new Suzuki Solio as Delica D:2 in Japan, and today it was officially launched. Prices are starting from ¥ 1,393,000.