So Much More Than a Camry
Suzuki, though a well-established Japanese carmaker, has a big image problem. Products like the Swift and
A sneak peek at the Concept X should provide a thorough outline of what is to be expected from Suzuki in the future. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press) |
To make matters worse, over the past two decades, its designs have been rebranded by General Motors, and as of late, it has been reduced to selling rebadged GMDAT products (read Daewoo), like the Forenza and Verona. It's not exactly the ideal position for any carmaker to be in, in the highly competitive 21st century.
Though Suzuki has worked hard to incorporate new cars into its range, as a part of its '357 Plan', the biggest change is yet to
Vehicles such as the popular Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX-Series were targeted as the inspiration for the Concept X. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press) |
The design team responsible for the Concept X re-evaluated the midsize SUV class, as it were, stepping away from conventional designs for a more radical approach. Vehicles such as the popular Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX-Series, with their boldly shaped bodies and road-biased characteristics, were targeted as the inspiration for the Concept X.