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Suzuki is ready to bring prospective competitor models Honda Jazz and Toyota Yariss to national automotive exhibition in Serpong, Tangerang, Indonesia, mid-August. This concept is called iK-2 was prepared as a candidate for a new model that is ready to compete in the sub-compact segment (hatchback) segment B.
The assurance was conveyed by Makmur, Marketing Director of PT Indomobil Suzuki Sales (SIS) told reporters in Jakarta, Friday (31/07/2015). "For our concept car will bring iK-2," said Makmur, without further elaboration. Relatively compact dimensions, with a length of 4,023 mm, width 1,920 mm, height 1,450 mm and a wheelbase of 2,520 mm. IK-2 body design is seen ramps with a lot of curves on the body.
If you look at its dimensions, iK-2 potentially strong to compete with other competitors in the segment hatchback. Besides Jazz and Yaris, there are other rivals such as the Ford Fiesta, Mazda2, Kia Rio, or Hyundai Grand Avega that awaits him in the market. Speculation says that this concept is the next generation Swift which has aged quite advanced in the market.
When exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show, next to this concept there are other interesting information, about the spur heart. Suzuki iK-2 equipped with a 1.0-liter engine, 3-slinder, turbo and direct injection with front-wheel drive.
Well, if you reflect on the type of machine that is equipped, Suzuki's latest concept can also go to the city car segment or sub-compact A, where the Toyota Etios, Honda Brio, Nissan March, Mitsubishi Mirage, Kia Picanto or compete.
Latest information, Suzuki reportedly been doing road tests iK-2 in India, last June. When it comes to road tests, usually mass production schedule is getting closer. Estimation, this product will be Suzuki's global product marketed throughout the world, including Indonesia. Time, as early as next year.
