2011 Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept

Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept

SUZUKI REVEALS KIZASHI ECOCHARGE CONCEPT AT 2011 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Innovative Gas-Electric Concept Leads Automaker's U.S. Advanced Propulsion Strategy

Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept

NEW YORK (April nineteen, 2011) – NEW YORK Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gas-electric concept variant of its Kizashi sedan at the company's 2011 NEW YORK International Auto Show (NYIAS) press conference this evening. With the moniker Kizashi EcoCharge Concept, this innovative and attention-grabbing four-door any illustrates Suzuki's world eco-mobility story, and accentuates the company's effort in socially-conscious motoring.

'We are continuing to check the virtues of the gas-electric technology found within the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept,' said Steve Younan, director of automotive promoting and products coming up with for NEW YORK Suzuki Motor Corporation. 'Our basic concept was to achieve substantial gains in fuel economy while not the normal sacrifices in drivability needed with today's mid-size hybrid sedans. The proof of our concept is that the Kizashi EcoCharge has the potential to deliver a twenty five % fuel economy gain in real-world driving through an electrical charge to the powertrain system whereas still retaining the assembly Kizashi's dynamic handling and braking blessings that create it a standout class performer.'

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Kizashi Powertrain ElectrificationThe Kizashi EcoCharge Concept derives power from a two.0-liter inline-four gasoline engine, operating in tandem wîth a complicated electrical propulsion system, that consists of a liquid-cooled 15-kW motor/generator unit tied to a 115-volt air-cooled lithium-ion battery. the mixture optimizes fuel economy and delivers an electrical power boost throughout acceleration for a a lot of spirited driving expertise. The Kizashi EcoCharge Concept delivers a twenty five % elevate to highway fuel economy over today's Kizashi.

To help maximize potency, the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept conjointly utilizes various fuel-conserving technologies, together with regenerative braking, automatic engine shut-off when the automobile involves a stop, fuel cut-off throughout deceleration events and low-rolling resistance tires.

Power management is provided via a complicated six-speed automatic transmission designed for swish operation and a seamless flow of power when referred to as upon by the motive force.

Simple, however placing Exterior Styling

The exterior of the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept is highlighted by a singular luminescent white satin paint style with a refined blue undercoat. To any set the concept excluding its production Kizashi sibling, it's been given a specialised headlight treatment, moreover as LED foglight illumination integrated into the front fascia. The light-weight aluminum wheels communicate a futuristic feel, and are wrapped in low-rolling resistance tires.'

Eco-friendly Interior

Within, the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept utilizes advanced seat materials. These materials need eighty four % less energy to provide, and make eighty % fewer emissions than virgin material production.

Source - Suzuki