| Suzuki Twin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2003–2005 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | kei car |
| Body style | 2-doorcoupe |
| Layout | front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Suzuki K6A engineDOHC 3 cylinder 4 valves per cylinder |
| Transmission | 4-speedautomatic 5-speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1,800 mm (71 in) |
| Length | 2,735 mm (107.7 in) |
| Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57 in) |
| Curb weight | 570 kg (1,257 lb) manual transmission 600 kg (1,323 lb) automatic transmission and hybrid |
TheSuzuki Twin is akei car built bySuzuki and sold inJapan from January 22, 2003, until October 2005. It was available in bothhybrid and non-hybrid versions, making it the first hybridkei car available in Japan.[1] Under the Japanese test cycle, the standard model was capable of 4.54L/100 km whereas the hybrid variant was capable of 2.93L/100 km.[2]
Designed primarily for young females,[3] the Suzuki Twin is slightly longer than theSmart Fortwo. It featured many new and unique features including a passenger seat that could fold completely flat and become a storage tray and a single power window on the driver's side to reduce battery use and cut costs.[2]
The Twin's design and concept were first seen in theSuzuki PU3 Commuter concept car at theTokyo Motor Show. A near-production update was shown at the 2002 Tokyo Motor Show before finally being released in 2003.[4]
In August 2003, motoring magazineCar and Driver test drove the Twin with mostly negative remarks. The Twin's acceleration, storage and interior furnishings were all criticized whilst its headroom andturning diameter were praised.[5]
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