Suzuki
Motor Corporation: Concept Activity Vehicles
To explore
the viability of alternative accessory packages for
consumers, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) has
developed four vehicles to illustrate how its products play
an integral part of consumers’ lifestyles. The “Suzuki Live
Series” concept vehicles personify Suzuki’s recently
introduced “Way of Life” brand campaign, as each vehicle has
been specially designed for life enthusiasts, adventurers
and thrill-seekers.
The vehicles coined
“Blizzard” for snow sports
enthusiasts; “Dune” for off-road
enthusiasts; “Wave” for lake sports aficionados; and “Sea”
for active surfers; will be on display at various auto shows and
lifestyle and sporting events around the country.
The
“Blizzard” Grand Vitara is designed to fulfill the needs of
people with active lifestyles focused on snow sports. With a
2.7-liter turbocharged Suzuki engine, full-time four-mode
four-wheel drive system and wide grip studded snow tires,
the “Blizzard” is equipped to handle just about any road
condition. The Grand Vitara concept offers a dockable iPod
station, an in-car video and gaming system and in-car
Internet access, allowing passengers to check snow
conditions on the way to the mountain. In the rear, the
vehicle offers chairlift-style seating for gearing up for
the slopes and removing and drying gear afterwards. The
“Blizzard” is equipped with built-in glove and boot warmers
and ventilated wet gear storage in the rear cargo area. The
“Blizzard” also features a custom roof rack system with
enclosed, backlit snowboard pods and a television camera to
let the driver keep an eye on his/her snow equipment.
The “Dune”
Grand Vitara is designed for off-road enthusiasts who demand
off-road capabilities. Well-equipped with 26 inches of
ground clearance and a towing capacity of 3,000 lbs., the
“Dune” provides enough muscle to add a huge dose of
exhilaration to any weekend. The exterior features flared
fenders and integrated cladding and running boards, all
dressed in lightening yellow paint to match the color scheme
of Suzuki ATVs. Roomy on the inside, the five-passenger
“Dune” features a rear off-road gear storage and “mobile
garage” work station, ideal for last-minute adjustments. The
“Dune” also offers a built-in GPS and navigation system.
The “Dune”
was featured at the 2005 SURFER Poll Video Awards in
September and, after an appearance at SEMA in Las Vegas in
early November, the Grand Vitara concept will hit the auto
show circuit, with stops planned in Seattle, Indianapolis,
Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City, Mo., Denver and Atlanta.
“Sea” Forenza Wagon
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A Shower as part of the Car
In addition, the “Sea” offers a handheld shower wand and
ventilated wet gear storage and small gear compartments.
To meet the
likes and needs of surf sport adventure seekers, the “Sea”
Forenza Wagon is designed to appeal to those who live a good
portion of their active life in the water. The interior
styling of the “Sea” matches the look and feel of
recreational gear, and the exterior possesses subtle
performance-based elements, including a custom air intake,
front fascia, driving lights and rear quarter windowless
panes. The “Sea” is equipped with a custom audio system with
iPod compatibility and rear subwoofer, as well as in-car
Internet access, allowing passengers to check surf
conditions on the way to the beach.Other features include a
custom roof storage rack for surfboards, wetsuit dryer and
SmartPass™ Pro biometric technology for locking/unlocking
the doors.
The “Wave”
Grand Vitara offers innovative design and technology to
watersports enthusiasts. The unique frame design of the
“Wave” resembles a convertible SUV with all the capabilities
of the all-new Grand Vitara and more.
With a
towing capacity of 3,000 lbs., the Grand Vitara concept is
designed to pull a boat or jet skis for lake-bound
enthusiasts. In addition, the “Wave” offers an in-dash GPS
and navigation system to help adventurers find their way to
the latest sporting event or watercraft launching spot.
The “Wave”
also is equipped with built-in monitors in the rear
headrests for ultimate passenger enjoyment.
Other
features include, nautical-themed railing doors, a
tailgate-friendly removable, wheeled barbeque and food
cooler and rear-facing television camera to help hook up a
boat trailer.