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The Frankfurt Motor Show between September 13 - 23 is shaping up to be a stellar affair with the news of yet another world premiere.

Japanese manufacturer Suzuki will unveil their 'Batmobile-like' Kizashi concept car at the show along with a newly developed Splash compact and a World Rally Championship (WRC) inspired version of the SX4.

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Suzuki will join the global car's band when it unveils its Suzuki A-Star Concept at New Delhi Motor Show. The concept car previews a future global car Suzuki intends to build in India at Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant beginning in October 2008.

Reacting to the new Tata Nano, Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director of Maruti SuzukI India LTD said that they cannot go belo the 800 model, and would ont be able to produce a cheeaper car.

(NAPSI)-As technology marches forward and new consumer gadgets continue to emerge, auto manufacturers have picked up the pace by providing customers with the latest and greatest devices inside their vehicle.

This is a good thing, since a recent J.D. Power & Associates consumer study ranked interior comfort as the second-most important factor in choosing a vehicle.

With roads more congested and drivers spending a larger amount of time stuck behind the wheel, car buyers are now looking for amenities that make their drive more enjoyable and help simplify their daily routine.

Recognizing this trend, manufacturers have started integrating more entertainment and communication features into their vehicles as standard equipment.

Bluetooth technology, satellite radio and iPod ports are transforming vehicles into mobile technology centers designed to assist and entertain drivers at each step of their journey.

And while many of these features initially were available only in high-end vehicles, a number of advanced technologies are finding their way to vehicles with a lower price point.

An example is navigation. Once the exclusive domain of luxury vehicles, in-dash navigation systems quickly are becoming the next “must-have” amenity.

“Research continues to show that drivers are looking for interior upgrades that enhance their driving experience,” said Steve Younan, Suzuki Auto director of product planning. “That’s why Suzuki decided to include standard navigation in the 2009 Suzuki SX4, making it the only new vehicle priced under $16,000 to include navigation as standard equipment.” (news.carjunky.com)

Suzuki will unveil the third Kizashi concept at the upcoming New York Auto Show which starts on March 21. The first Suzuki Kizashi concept premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year.

The impressively funky Suzuki SX4 gets a sedan sibling by Thom Blackett



2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan Preview –
New York Auto Show: Think of the last Suzuki ad you saw that didn't feature an SUV racing toward a motorcycle or an all-terrain vehicle romping around in the dirt. Chances are you can't, so don't hurt yourself by trying too hard. That lack of marketing makes it hard for shoppers to be aware of, let alone appreciate little gems like the all-wheel-drive SX4 wagon/crossover thing or its sedan sibling that will be arriving later this fall. Making its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show, the 2008 Suzuki SX4 sedan has the makings for a hit (albeit an unsung hit) if it arrives with the wagon's interior spaciousness, competent powertrain, and exceptional value. [source]