Suzuki Regina Concept (Tokyo)

[CigaR007]

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.

[gone-ot]

...aesthetically (not aero-wise), the 'front-end' looks much better than the 'aft-end'.

...the headlight "eye-brows" give it a "mean" look.

[kach22i]

I like it, it sure has personality.

[Jyden]

I Want one - and as soon as possible! So I hpe they put it in to production just as it is.
Nose remindsme of the former NSU Prinz which was popular in Europe back then.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NS...karsulm%29.jpg

As I read about the regina I see that it is supposed to go 33 km pr. liter. That's very fine for a car with a petrol engine. Suzuki also states that it has 10% less airresistance that their other cars.

So I suspect, that hypermilers would be able to get this little gem to new levels?

[botsapper]

Just like politics, you have to convince the middle to win. The design offering is so polarizing that it would negate efforts in convincing top bell-curve people to live with eco-vehicles. You got to offer attractively designed packages with practical hybrid/EV performances that 'middle America' would gladly dip their toe in. Fisker takes it to a very high fashionable level. Obviously to get the first -adopter, fashion trendy, monied hipsters...or social media moguls.