The Suzuki V-Strom DL650 is a mid-weight dual-sport motorcycle sold worldwide and introduced to the US in 2004. Unlike specialized motorcycles, the V-Strom 650 trades strength in a single area for adaptability to a variety of riding conditions: commuting, cruising, adventure touring and — to a lesser degree — off-road riding. In this respect, the DL650 resembles…
The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini first presented at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show, formally introduced to the Japanese domestic market in 1983 and ultimately manufactured in seven countries across three generations and marketed worldwide under more than a dozen nameplates — prominently as the Geo Metro and Suzuki Swift. Offered across its lifespan in four body-style variations with engines…
Suzuki Escudo Automotive industry CAMI Automotive Also called Suzuki SidekickSuzuki VitaraGeo/Chevrolet TrackerMazda Proceed Levante Production 1989–2003 Assembly Hamamatsu, JapanIngersoll, Ontario, CanadaLinares, Jaén, Andalusia, SpainKosai, Shizuoka, Japan Predecessor Successor (Sidekick)Chevrolet Equinox (Tracker)Pontiac Aztek (Sunrunner) Car classification Mini SUV Car body style 2-door SUV2-door Convertible4-door SUV Automobile layout Front-engine design, Rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive The Suzuki Escudo (known…
The Suzuki Escudo (known as Sidekick in North America and Vitara in Europe, the Philippines and Australia, as well as North America after 1999) was a small Off-road vehicle produced from 1989-2004. The North America version was produced as a joint venture between Suzuki and General Motors known as CAMI Automotive. The vehicle was a follow-up to the popular Suzuki SJ413 and Samurai. Also, this vehicle, while sold in North America, was designed to slot above the Samurai….
Often categorised as a sports-tourer class motorcycle, Suzuki’s SV1000 and half fairing-equipped brother the SV1000S, were first launched by Suzuki in 2003. The 996 cc 90-degree Suzuki V-twin motorcycles were aimed to compete directly with the Honda SuperHawk (also known as the Honda FireStorm in some markets), which was released prior to the Suzuki, and the low end Ducati 1…
The Suzuki GS500 is a popular entry level motorcycle manufactured by the Suzuki Motor Corporation. Suzuki produces two forms of the bike; the GS500 or GS500E from 1989 onwards and the fairing model GS500F from 2004 onwards. GS500 / GS500E The naked version of the GS500 was released into the US in 1989 under the model name GS500E. It was equipped with an air-cooled…
The Suzuki SJ-Series began production in 1982 in Hamamatsu, Japan. In Japan, the SJ-Series was sold as the Suzuki Jimny and was a Kei car. It was produced with both 550 cc and 660 cc Straight-3 engines for domestic use. The SJ-Series was lengthened and widened for export purposes and had many names worldwide: Suzuki Samurai, Suzuki Sierra, Suzuki Potohar, Suzuki Caribbean, Suzuki Santana, Holden…
The Suzuki Carry is a kei truck produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki. The microvan version is sold as Suzuki Every. In Japan, the Carry and Every are Kei cars but Suzuki Every Landy, the bigger version of Every had a longer hood for safety purposes and a larger 1.3-liter 82 hp (61 kW) 4-cylinder engine. They are given different names and sold in several countries. The Carry was…
The Suzuki Esteem is an export nameplate for the Suzuki Cultus Crescent — also marketed in Europe and many Asian countries as the Suzuki Baleno — manufactured by Suzuki Motor Corporation. In India, it was manufactured by Maruti Suzuki and sold as the Maruti Baleno. The Esteem was introduced in the global market in 1995 as Suzuki’s first attempt in the compact segment, at…
The Suzuki SX4 is a compact car developed by Japanese and Italian automakers Suzuki and Fiat and produced since 2006. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro’s Italdesign studio, the SX4 replaces the Aerio (some markets called Liana). Although originally intended solely for the European market, the SX4 is sold in Japan, India, South America, Australia, South Africa as well as North America. It…
