The car variant named Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept made its debut At the New York Auto Show. a hybrid vehicle Suzuki is preparing to compete against the likes of theToyota Priusand then Honda Insight, among other hybrid cars out on the market these days.
Details on the Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept
Exterior and Interior
Just like the Kizashi Apex Concept, the EcoCharge version doesn’t come with a whole lot of styling changes, but since it’s technically a concept, a number of elements were nevertheless added. Chief among them include a luminescent white satin paint finish that has a blue undercoat, modified headlamps, LED fog lights, and a set of bespoke alloy wheels.
Performance
Engine Spesifications :
Type:
J20B DOHC I-4
Displacement (cu in / cc):
1,998
Valvetrain:
Intake-VVT
Power
106 kW @ 6500 rpm
Torque
173 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fuel economy target (Hwy):
25 percent improvement over production Kizashi
Transmission type:
6-speed automatic
Electric Drive System type:
Belt-driven, liquid-cooled induction motor/generator unit and lithium-ion battery system; air-cooled power electronics and battery pack
Maximum electric generating power:
15 kW @ 1,570-3,180 rpm
Maximum electric motor power(electric assist):
11.2kW @ 1000-2200 rpm
Lithium-ion battery:
115V, 0.5-kWh, 15 kW peak power
As with any other hybrid car, the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept comes with a 2.0-liter inline-four gas engine producing 144 horsepower to go along with an electric propulsion system made up of a liquid-cooled 15-kW motor unit that’s tied to a 115-volt air-cooled lithium-ion battery. In order to make the most out of the engine, Suzuki gave the concept Kizashi items like a regenerative braking, a start/stop system, and a fuel-cut off system, all of which were added to ensure maximum fuel efficiency. Complete figures of the car were not released, but according to Suzuki, the EcoCharge Concept is 25% more efficient over the standard Kizashi when it comes to highway fuel efficiency.
