New Suzuki C-Segment Crossover Teased in Production Form [w/Video]

After showing us the S-Cross Concept at last fall's Paris Motor Show, Suzuki will now host the world premiere of the final production version of its new C-segment crossover at the Geneva International Motor Show, which will be held from March 5 to 17.

The Japanese carmaker is keeping many details to itself, including the name and the powertrain options, but it did confirm that the crossover will be available with an all-wheel drive option. We also expect Suzuki to offer both petrol and diesel engines, the latter likely sourced from Fiat as part of their partnership.

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Suzuki Affords us a Peek Into its Future with New S-Cross Concept, Enters Production in 2013

The Suzuki stand at the Paris Salon showcased a new concept vehicle named the S-Cross, and mind you, this isn't just another one of those show-grabbers as it hints at a production model that will go on sale sooner than you think.

"The new crossover will be the first in an ambitious programme of annual European model launches, which Suzuki will be starting in 2013," the Japanese carmaker said in a statement.

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Suzuki Previews New Wagon R Mini ENE-Charge with a Mild-Hybrid System

As part of a presentation today in Japan, Suzuki previewed its new Wagon R tall mini that will benefit from the addition of a new mild-hybrid system named "ENE-CHARGE" (short for 'energy charge') and an energy-saving electric air conditioning system dubbed "ECO-COOL"

The Wagon R with ENE-CHARGE and ECO-COOL is scheduled to go on sale in Japan this September.

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That Ought to Buff Right Out: Suzuki Vitara Towing Fail [Updated with New Videos]

It's in the human nature to find someone to blame for an accident, or two in this case, as after the Suzuki Vitara Mk1 (evidently) suffered a first crash, the final blow came when a group of men were trying to tow it up a hill.

We can only speculate what when wrong or what they could have done to prevent it – for example, we don't know if they had pulled the emergency brake and set the shifter in gear or whether they had placed any rocks under the front tires, but the result is that the Vitara rolled down the hill to its death.

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The Mother of All Extreme Cambers Can Actually Roll…Sort Of

In the Land of the Rising Sun, there is a specific crowd that likes its cars to ride on wheels with an insane negative camber - remember this Toyota Celica?

Naturally, some owners take this fad more seriously than others do with ridiculously looking results that will leave you scratching your head.

Though you wouldn't believe it just by looking at it, but this Kei car, which we believe to be a 1990s Suzuki Alto Works, can actually move, despite its seemingly serious disability.

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