24 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 31, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Suzuki at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show Suzuki will have a major presence at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. The Suzuki automobile stand will have a "Small Cars for a Big Future" theme reflecting the huge future possibilities that we envisage for compact cars. Each of our exhibits will embody the unique spirit and technological prowess that have made Suzuki the leading name in compact-car design and production. After wowing the car world with the Concept Kizashi at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Suzuki will be unveiling the Concept Kizashi 2, a crossover sports wagon whose design conveys the dynamism of a top athlete and inspires a powerful sense of excitement. Conceived for energetic people in activities ranging from business to leisure, the Concept Kizashi 2 has an emotionally appealing shape that reflects a dual focus on status and vitality in a way that generates excitement about its performance and heightens the pleasure of ownership. Under the hood, a 3.6-litre V6 engine, the highest-displacement engine ever used by Suzuki, is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission for powerful-feeling acceleration and class-eclipsing performance during high-speed cruising. For superior environmental performance, Suzuki is pursuing solutions such as hybrid technologies. Suzuki has a new people-centred vehicle concept called Sustainable Mobility, which is realized by a one-person low-speed transport device called the PIXY and a minicarbased mobility unit called the SSC, which forms an automobile when the PIXY is paired with it. The PIXY and SSC together deliver personal, sharable urban transportation in line with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Next-Generation Vehicle and Fuel Initiative, which is aimed at realizing the world's most people-centred motorized society. The X-HEAD is a cross-utility vehicle that offers unprecedented possibilities. With DNA reflecting the rough-road performance and toughness of the Jimmy and Grand Vitara (Escudo) and the load-carrying capability of the Carry, it's the epitome of func- tional dependability and fun. Its name signifies diverse new potential for accommodating the lifestyles and priorities of users. The PALETTE is a minicar that's aimed at parents who cherish time with their children and at youngsters who like having fun with friends. *The Splash is a world strategic model to be launched by Suzuki in Europe scheduled for spring 2008 to enhance its sales potential of the compact-car segment. Aimed at families who enjoy active lifestyles, it combines an exciting colour scheme with a fresh design and an enjoyable driving experience. The SX4 WRC is ready for its debut in the Ralley de France, where it will make its first run under real competition conditions. It will later run in the Wales Rally GB, its last test before Suzuki begins its first full World Rally Championship season in January 2008.