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The XL7 is a GM product with unique styling, though the look does not say Suzuki, whatever that is. The Grand Vitara is an OK small ute, and better off-road than say, a CRV, but because most people now prefer crossovers and don't give a fig about off-roading, it is a niche vehicle.

The SX4 is a terrific little conveyance, but because of its size, is unfairly compared with the Fit or Versa. Almost all reviews remark on the relatively poor gas mileage compared to other subcompacts. Except that it has AWD and stability control, which none of the others do. And it gets better MPG than any other AWD vehicle. Compare numbers to the AWD Impreza and up, and the mileage starts to look really good. But people who buy it often expect the city number to be around 30 MPG, due to its size, and are disappointed. So it isn't selling like hotcakes any more.

All in all, Suzuki is making great sales numbers with the motley crew of largely unknown models it markets here.]]>Apr 1st 2008 9:31AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/
IMHO, Suzuki really missed the boat not offering their current-gen Swift at introduction in 2005. It would have blown away the Aveo, Accent, and Rio at the time and served a fast-growing niche. Now the segment's too crowded to make much of a splash.]]>Apr 1st 2008 9:32AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/Apr 1st 2008 9:43AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/It's already right hand drive. It's looks awesome with a few extra mods! It would steal Honda Fit & Nissan Tiada (I forgot the US name) sales real fast. ]]>Apr 1st 2008 9:59AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/
Nonetheless, the regular "Swift" would be welcome - especially if we can get the GTi.]]>Apr 1st 2008 10:20AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/Apr 1st 2008 11:04AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/The Forenza is sad, Who would want one?
The Equinoix/XL7 is awful, Ugly, not as good as the SUV it replaced, Neither would get me into the showroom.

The Kizashi and Equator will help, but they need more unique cars, Suzuki produce some amazing little cars but again America misses out, Bring us the SWIFT SPORT, and Wagon R.]]>Apr 1st 2008 11:48AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/Apr 1st 2008 11:59AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/Apr 1st 2008 12:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/Apr 1st 2008 12:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/Apr 1st 2008 12:31PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/
Use the cache from the above sports coupes to bring a sporty-entry level sedan to compete with Corolla and Civic. Then they can out-Civic the Civic.]]>Apr 1st 2008 1:27PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/Apr 1st 2008 1:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/
Bring a 30+ mpg swift over and you'll see some sales. People are finally looking for good mileage.]]>Apr 1st 2008 7:20PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/suzuki-boss-in-u-s-steps-down-due-to-poor-sales/
What ever happened to the 1600 lb Swift with the 3 cylinder 1L engine that got 45mpg hwy?

Didn't need 300 pounds of Batteries to get that kinda of mpg.

now I looked at their line up and the best any of the models do is 30 mpg hwy.

Wow 50% less economy. That's the complete opposite of Toyota and Honda which get better MPG every year.

btw those MPG figures taken staight out of the new adjusted figures at the http://www.fueleconomy.gov

Before the new MPG calcs were in place that wonderful little Suzuki 3 cyl 1 L engine was rated at over 50mpg.

Shame on Suzuki with the price of gas today not selling more economical fuel sippers!]]>Apr 1st 2008 8:04PM