Suzuki Introduces Smaller 1.0-liter Engine for Splash

As more motorists search for models which offer low CO2 emissions and higher fuel economy automakers are "forced" to offer smaller engines on their vehicles. Suzuki is now adding a new entry-level variant of the Splash mini-MPV model which was launched earlier this year. Equipped with a 68HP 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, the Splash GLS has a combined fuel consumption of 56.5 mpg UK. Because it falls under the 121 g/km CO2 limit (120 g/km) the Japanese mini-MPV will benefit from lower annual road taxes in the UK - £35 as of April, 2009.

Priced at £8,350 on the road, the GLS comes with air conditioning, electric front windows and heated adjustable door mirrors as standard. A three-spoke leather covered steering wheel with audio controls and radio CD player with MP3 compatibility, six airbags, ABS with EBD, and ESP are also standards. The new entry-level Splash GLS will go on sale in the UK in January 2009.

Suzuki offers GT Sport Package for Splash

Buyers of the Suzuki Splash in The Netherlands who are looking to spice up the appearance of the Japanese automaker's city car are now able to opt for a new GT styling package. It consists of two front bumper pieces, side skirts, door moldings, a roof spoiler, a faux diffuser for the rear bumper, wheel arch extensions and a panel over the rear license plate. All pieces of the styling kit are in matte black. The basic GT package costs €1,199. In addition, Suzuki also offers a set of lightweight 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 195/50 R16 Yokohama tires priced at €1,000. -Continued

Suzuki Announces UK Pricing on the 2008 Splash

Prices for Suzuki’s all-new Splash mini-MPV, which goes on sale in the UK on March 8, will start from £8,999 for the 1.2 GLS model rising to £9,499 for the 1.2 GLS+, which adds 15 inch alloys, front foglamps and privacy glass on the rear side windows and tailgate. Both versions are powered by an 86 PS 1.2-litre petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The GLS+ model can also be equipped with a 4-speed automatic, priced £10,349. -Continued

Additionally, the Splash will also be offered with a Fiat derived, 75 PS 1.3-liter diesel engine with an identical specification to the GLS+. Prices for the diesel model start at £10,499.

All models are equipped with six airbags and ESP (electronic stability as standard); a CD tuner with MP3 player and steering wheel-mounted audio controls; leather-trimmed steering wheel; remote central locking; front electric windows with driver’s auto-down; air conditioning; electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors; height-adjustable front seats; tilt adjustable steering wheel; and an information display.