Suzuki Splash test drive since 2007 hatchback
Emotional outburst. Suzuki Splash
Since April 24, 2009, in all Russian salons of official Suzuki dealers, sales of the new SPLASH model of a stylish car for a young family begin. This is a modern multifunctional machine that combines compactness and spaciousness, high indicators of environmental friendliness and safety. The Splash model debuted in 2008 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, its sales started in Europe in the spring of the same year. In less than a year, the car managed to win a significant share of the compact passenger cars growing in the old world, 28.159 thousand copies were sold in 12 months. Splash has established itself as an attractive multifunctional small car at an affordable price, which has everything you need for family trips around the city.
As part of the global development strategy for Splash, he became the fourth model (after Swift, Grand Vitara and SX4), expressing the philosophy of Suzuki lifestyle!. The car looks fresh, energetic, young and emotionally, thereby emphasizing the meaning of its name Splash, which means a surge.
The design of the novelty combines a modern youth style, a positive attitude to life and the maximum convenience of daily operation for all members of a small family. Perfectly adapted to close parking conditions, a 3.7-meter Splash, however, is quite spacious for five passengers.
The aerodynamic coefficient of the Splash resistance is only 0.32, which provides very low fuel consumption. This is an incredible result for the Mini-MPV segment.
Technical characteristics (according to the manufacturer)
Length, mm 3715
Width, mm 1680
Height, mm 1590
Wheel base, mm 2360
Road clearance, mm 145
Minimum turning radius, m 4.7
Working engine volume, cubic meter. cm 996 1242
Power, l. With. 65 86
Maximum torque, NM at rpm 90/4800 114/4400
Maximum speed, km/h 160 170
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, from 14.7 14.9
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
City cycle
Country cycle
Mixed cycle
5,9
4,4
5.0
7,8
4,9
5.9
Splash was created as a reduced version of a full -size multifunctional car, but retains all its advantages: a high landing and, as a result, a good review, a pleasant sensation of space will not be closely for anyone and increased transformation (the backs of the rear seats are formed into a proportion of 60:40), which allows you to easily turn it) The back of the cabin into a huge trunk, in which both a baby stroller and many purchases will fit. Under the floor of the luggage compartment, a separate niche for small objects is provided. Buyers of the Splash model are offered to choose two gasoline engines with a working volume of 1 and 1.2 liters characterized by high efficiency. So, a liter 3-cylinder 65-horsepower engine on average consumes only 5 liters per 100 km, and a 4-cylinder 86-horsepower unit with a capacity of 1.2 l 5.9 liters per 100 km.
The time of acceleration of a machine equipped with a 5-speed mechanical transmission and a liter engine, up to 100 km/h takes 14.7 s, the maximum speed is 160 km/h. The engine with a working volume of 1.2 liters in pairs with an automatic gearbox allows you to achieve maximum acceleration of 170 km/h, and acceleration from a place to 100 km/h will take 14.9 s.
All power units comply with strict Euro-4 standards: the release of CO2 is 120 g/km (when modifying with a mechanical transmission) and 140 g/km (with an automatic gearbox). The volume of the fuel tank Splash with any of the engines 45 liters.
The philosophy of the interior of the novelty was a combination of ease of use and pleasure from driving. Many internal options
finishing the salon and the colors of the body provides the owner with the opportunity to make his car truly individual and unique. When designing SPLASH, Suzuki paid special attention to security. The machine has a system that includes ABS, the function of assistance in braking, an electronic brake distributor and six aerobes. To protect children, a system of fixing the children's seat ISO FIX is provided.
The recommended retail prices for the Suzuki Splash model amount to 390 thousand rubles. (with an engine of 1 l) and 480 thousand rubles. (with a 1.2-liter engine).
A source: Magazine Cars and Prices April 20, 2009.
