Suzuki Kizashi at Frankfurt 2007

Spearheading Suzuki's future plan into the (large-size) D-segment would be the Kizashi pictured above. With a droopy, goateed super-sized piano-black grille, this Suzuki's wagon prototype is the largest to date and preview a future production model the size of Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Teana or even Subaru Legacy wagon.

Undeniably bold in styling, the Kizashi has been described as an 'exciting, emotional car', with 'the lean, muscular physique of a top-class athlete' accentuated by a heavy shoulder line. Along with the 21-inch shiny turbine-vanes alloys, it looks imposing with a chunky, yet stylish presence.

Expect to see Suzuki's foray into the D-segment with a production model based on the Kizashi, sometime 2009.

Related post:

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/08/suzuki-kizashi-concept.html

Mercedes-Benz F 700 DiesOtto Video

Mercedes-Benz F 700 Concept: The next S-Class?

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Mercedes-Benz redefines the idea of effortless, superior refinement with its F 700 research car. This concept for a future luxurious touring sedan demonstrates how outstanding riding quality can be combined with high levels of environmental friendliness and good performance with exceptionally low fuel consumption.

The modern and super-efficient DIESOTTO powerplant introduced in the F 700 - a direct injection turbocharged four-cylinder with a displacement of only 1.8L - combines the strong points of the low-emission gasoline engine with the consumption benefits of the diesel engine. Its CO2 emissions of a mere 127g/km correspond to consumption of 53.3 mpg (UK gallon), extremely low for a vehicle the size of an S-Class.

Thus, the 5.17m long F 700 with its innovative and very spacious interior design enables an entirely new and exceedingly comfortable mode of travel. The F 700 is the world’s first car that can anticipatively recognise the condition of the road and level out the uneven spots with its active PRE-SCAN suspension, further improving suspension comfort substantially.

For summarised technical highlights of the F 700:

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/09/mercedes-benz-f-700-diesotto-technical.html

To view the F 700 Concept video:

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/09/mercedes-benz-f-700-diesotto-video.html

Mercedes-Benz F 700 DiesOtto: Technical highlights at a glance

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Related post:

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/07/new-mercedes-benz-18l-petrol-engine.html

Brabus S300L Premier Line & CLS Rocket Conversion in Malaysia

Naza-Brabus, the exclusive franchise holder for Brabus tuning products/performance parts and vehicles in Malaysia and Singapore, has added the new S300L (W221) to its Premier Line of kitted Mercedes-Benz. A standard S300L (CKD) has been customised with original and warranted Brabus aerodynamic bodykit (front and rear bumpers), exhaust system and Monoblock rims. Tagged at RM710,000 this is currently the top-of-the-line model in the Premier Line of Brabus vehicles.


At the other end of the sporty spectrum, any Mercedes-Benz CLS can be customised into Brabus Rocket under the Brabus Conversion Program. The Rocket converted CLS500 on display at Brabus Bangsar showroom potrayed that Brabus cars can be in any colour, not only limited to black or silver. In fact, customisation starts from the exterior paint colour to interior trim shades, pedal pads to sterring wheels, bodykit, Monoblock light alloy wheels and of course, performance upgrades (engine, suspension and brakes) to new engine displacement. Total conversion costs of the Brabus CLS Rocket customisation as depicted in these images is RM61,596.

Standard CLS500 V8 untouched here.

Related post:

http://for-wheels.blogspot.com/2007/02/brabus-cls-b7-test-drive.html

All-New Audi A4 (B8) Video

Ford Kuga at Frankfurt 2007

Inspired by the Iosis X concept that was revealed at the Paris Motor Show 2006, Ford has revealed their stylish Kuga SUV at Frankfurt 2007. Based on Ford’s latest ‘kinetic design’, the Kuga has a rugged yet neat and tidy profile, benefitting from strong Ford Focus lineage.

It is claimed to offer impressive on-road driving dynamics with substantial off-road ability – pretty much dual abilities of all good crossover vehicles these days. This new Ford SUV features 'intelligent' 4WD and FWD driveline powered by Ford's acclaimed 2.0-litre 136ps Duratorq TDCi diesel engine.

To be produced at Ford's Saarlouis plant in Germany, the Kuga is expected to go on sale early 2008 primarily in Europe - where it was designed in-house – and possibly later in other parts of the world with petrol engines instead.