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Suzuki iM-4 and iK-2: the successor to the Jimny and the new city kid

Suzuki iM-4

At the 85th Geneva Motor Show, Suzuki presented its future models, the iM-4 and iK-2 studies, a mountain bike and a roadster, respectively a small off-road vehicle and a small road vehicle. The iM-4 steps into the shoes of the Jimny, while the iK-2 is based on an all-new platform, but continues Suzuki's tradition of small vehicles that began with the Suzulight in 1955.

Suzuki with concepts iM-4 and iK-2 more than obviously bets on small vehicles. Four-wheel drive in 18-inch tires (215/45) shod iM-4 it is so a pocket version of the off-roader (it measures 3.7 meters in length and 1.7 meters in width) with a refined design (it imitates a little of the legendary Fronte Coupe and the first Crevo), but ready for difficult terrain, which it illuminates with LED headlights. It is hidden from view 1.2 liter Dualjet engine, an integrated starter-generator and a lithium-ion battery, in the set of technology "Smart hybrid vehicle by Suzuki” (SHVS) are still judging regenerative braking capabilities and economical consumption.

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Models iK-2 with the rear liftgate, it embodies the design concept "Liquid Flow", which is expressed through distinct lines and chrome accents, and it is also reflected in the LED headlights and muscular bumpers. At the expense of a sportier appearance, it tilted the rear window to turn from real estate into chattel, and welcomed a 1-liter turbo gasoline engine Boosterjet with direct injection.


It is slightly longer than the iM-4 as it measures a crumb across in length 4 meters, while it is 1.9 m across the sides, and it rides on 18-inch (225/45) "heels" (read tires). It is expected to be upgraded to a production model in 2016.

See the iM-4 and iK-2 models in the gallery:

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