Considering that Toyota launched the gasoline-electric hybrid Prius in 1997 (because let’s face it, Toyota was the one that produced hybrids a home identify), far more and much more automakers are subsequent inside the Japanese automaker’s footsteps. Oddly enough , Suzuki isn’t 1 them, at least not till now as the carmaker has expressed its intention to start a hybrid version from the Kizashi sedan in the fairly close to foreseeable future.
At this week’s 2011 Ny Auto Demonstrate, we’ll obtain a initial style of Suzuki’s ideas together with the Kizashi EcoCharge idea model. The prototype sedan is inspired by a 144HP 2.0-liter inline-four gasoline engine, working in tandem with an electrical propulsion program comprising of the liquid-cooled 15-kW motor/generator unit tied to a 115-volt air-cooled lithium-ion battery.
To further improve effectiveness, the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept would make utilization of a lot of fuel-saving technologies for example regenerative braking, a start/stop system, fuel cut-off in the course of deceleration events and low-rolling resistance tires. Though Suzuki didn't release distinct figures, the comapny said that the EcoCharge Idea delivers a twenty five percent development in highway fuel economy over the standard Kizashi.
To justify its conceptual nature, Suzuki produced some styling changes to the Kizashi EcoCharge that consist of a unique luminescent white satin paint design with a delicate blue undercoat, together with the addition of modified headlamps, LED fog lights and bespoke alloy wheels.
At this week’s 2011 Ny Auto Demonstrate, we’ll obtain a initial style of Suzuki’s ideas together with the Kizashi EcoCharge idea model. The prototype sedan is inspired by a 144HP 2.0-liter inline-four gasoline engine, working in tandem with an electrical propulsion program comprising of the liquid-cooled 15-kW motor/generator unit tied to a 115-volt air-cooled lithium-ion battery.
To further improve effectiveness, the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept would make utilization of a lot of fuel-saving technologies for example regenerative braking, a start/stop system, fuel cut-off in the course of deceleration events and low-rolling resistance tires. Though Suzuki didn't release distinct figures, the comapny said that the EcoCharge Idea delivers a twenty five percent development in highway fuel economy over the standard Kizashi.
To justify its conceptual nature, Suzuki produced some styling changes to the Kizashi EcoCharge that consist of a unique luminescent white satin paint design with a delicate blue undercoat, together with the addition of modified headlamps, LED fog lights and bespoke alloy wheels.