Designed and built in...
Designed and built in the Midlands by the same teams that produced the award-winning Jaguar XK sports GT range in 2006 – the C-XF concept is a precursor to cars that will become recognised for their ground-breaking exterior looks and innovative interiors.
With a powerful V6 engine...
With a powerful V6 engine and four- wheel drive, a spokesman told us: "It"s a car to test the market reaction to new design trends." That means features such as the triangular exhaust pipes and polished metal sills could make it to future Suzuki models, such as the Jimny or Grand Vitara.
The Suzuki is one of a raft of new cars to be unveiled at the event. Other styling cues bound to attract attention include the pillar-less design - a feature shared with the Land Breeze concept from 2003"s Tokyo expo. Rear-hinged back doors already appear on Mazda"s RX-8, but have not yet been seen on a roadgoing SUV.
The show-stopper also appears to have a lifting tailgate, and its inclusion could signal an end to the cumbersome side-hinged arrangement of Suzuki off-roaders. The concept is another statement of intent from the company"s designers, who appear to be on a bit of a roll. The stylish new Swift supermini has already won praise ahead of its launch in Britain in May.