When Suzuki Motor Corp. debuts a hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) for the U.S. market, it will be an all-new vehicle, says Koichi Suzuki, American Suzuki Motor Corp. president-automotive operations. We have not decided on the model yet, says Osama Honda, SMC chief engineer for the Suzuki SX4 compact cross/utility vehicle. Honda says the auto maker still is studying how the hybrid system it has under
When Suzuki Motor Corp. debuts a hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) for the U.S. market, it will be an all-new vehicle, says Koichi Suzuki, American Suzuki Motor Corp. president-automotive operations.
“We have not decided on the model yet,” says Osama Honda, SMC chief engineer for the Suzuki SX4 compact cross/utility vehicle.
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Honda says the auto maker still is studying how the hybrid system it has under development would be most effective.
A realistic timeframe for a Suzuki HEV for the U.S. is 2011-2012, Honda says, given the time needed for development of the system.
Both men hint a midsize or premium sedan is a strong candidate to debut the technology. Koichi Suzuki rules out the Suzuki Grand Vitara compact CUV.
