A new concept car from Suzuki that implements 2 important fundamentals for great fuel economy; lightweight and a turbocharged small displacement engine.
Gas-sipping Suzuki Regina Concept begs for production
The Regina Concept, on the other hand, is just an idea for a 1,600-pound sedan that gets 75 miles per gallon. Suzuki didn't share details about the powertrain, but Autocar is reporting that the Regina Concept is powered by a turbocharged, 800-cc gasoline engine, and uses both start-stop and regenerative braking tech to achieve such lofty fuel economy.
Here's the photo gallery :
Suzuki Regina Concept: Tokyo 2011 Photo Gallery - Autoblog
Not the most pleasant sight, I will admit, but I could certainly find myself getting used to its look.
What are the odds of this vehicle being put in production ? All in all, I like the fact that some companies are exploring smaller-displacement turbocharged engines and aiming for sub-2000 lbs in the weight category.