February 19, 2008 1:20 PM by Raghuram Supramanium Filed Under: Suzuki
Suzuki’s all-new compact model Splash goes on sale in the UK this March 8. The pricing starts at £8,999 for the 1.2 GLS model, and £9,499 for the 1.2 GLS+ model that comes with 15 inch alloys, front fog lamps, and ‘privacy glass’ on the rear side windows and tailgate. Both models are offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while a 4-speed automatic GLS+ is also available at £10,349.
Powertrain options are between the 86 hp 1.2-litre petrol and 75 hp 1.3-liter diesel engines. The diesel model has the same specifications as the GLS+ and starts at £10,499.
Built in Suzuki’s ultra-modern factory in Hungary, the Splash is specifically engineered and styled for the European market. In terms of safety, all three models come with ABS, brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution, six airbags and ESP®. Other standard specifications would include an information display, a CD tuner with MP3 player, front electric windows, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, height-adjustable front seats, and many more.
Prices for Suzuki’s all-new Splash mini-MPV, which goes on sale 8 March, will start from £8,999 for the 1.2 GLS model rising to £9,499 for the 1.2 GLS+, which adds 15 inch alloys, front foglamps and privacy glass on the rear side windows and tailgate.
Both are powered by an 86 PS 1.2-litre petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The GLS+ model can also be equipped with a 4-speed automatic, priced £10,349. Combined fuel consumption is 51.4 mpg for the manual, 47.9 mpg for the automatic.
For those whose preference is diesel, the 1.3 DDiS model, with an identical specification to the GLS+, is £10,499. Its 75 PS Fiat-derived turbo diesel is capable of 62.8 mpg on the combined cycle and emits only 120 g/km carbon dioxide, making it eligible for £35 annual road tax.
Splash is one of the safest cars in its class – all models are equipped with six airbags – including two full length curtain airbags – and ESP® electronic stability as standard – reflecting Suzuki GB’s policy to make ESP® a universal fitment on all new models and all major facelifts.
All Splash models are also equipped with a CD tuner with MP3 player and steering wheel-mounted audio controls; leather-trimmed steering wheel; remote central locking; front electric windows with driver’s auto-down; air conditioning; electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors; height-adjustable front seats; tilt adjustable steering wheel; and an information display.
Petrol models are insurance group 3E, the diesel model 4D.
bristol411s3
February 19, 2008 2:01:26 PM
That seems expensive. The C1/107/Aygo trio start at around £6K don't they?
That seems expensive. The C1/107/Aygo trio start at around £6K don't they?