Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept | Suzuki kizashi Edmunds

Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gas-electric variant of its sedan Kizashi concept at New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). With the Suzuki Concept Kizashi EcoCharge nickname, this innovative, eye-catching four-door, illustrates an increasingly global economic Suzuki mobility history, and underscores the company's effort in racing with a social conscience.

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"We are continuing to study the virtues of technology in gas and electricity EcoCharge Suzuki Kizashi concept," said Steve Younan, director of marketing and product planning for American automakers Suzuki Motor Corporation. "Our basic concept was to achieve a substantial improvement in fuel economy without the traditional sacrifices necessary driving skills with today's hybrid sedans. The proof of our concept is that the Kizashi EcoCharge has the ability to deliver a 25 percent fuel economy gain real-world driving through an electrical charge to power train system while retaining the dynamic management Kizashi and slowed production advantages that make it an outstanding performer category. "

Powertrain Electrification Kizashi

Suzuki Kizashi concept EcoCharge derives power from a gasoline engine 2.0-liter inline-four, working in conjunction with an advanced electric propulsion system consisting of a liquid-cooled 15-kW motor / generator unit attached to a 115 volt air-cooled lithium ion. The combination optimizes fuel consumption and provides a power boost during acceleration to a more aggressive driving experience. Suzuki Kizashi concept EcoCharge offers a 25 percent raise fuel economy on Kizashi road today.