Comments on: More Porsches, Suzuki tie-up; says VW boss

By: Lil Red Rooster

Lil Red Rooster — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:48:51 +0000

If porch made a new shaped sportscar they would treble sales.
Hope you all agree with me, I am sure you all will as you all love ANYTHING that’s new and innovative, ha ha.

By: G

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:02:48 +0000

Hi Tim, Jimny is available in every Suzuki dealer, today, if you want.

By: Vince

Vince — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:47:58 +0000

A 50-60k Porsche would sell like hotcakes.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:09:23 +0000

I agree with Reckless, there really isn’t much Suzuki can offer VW, maybe some small proper off roaders (bring back the Jimny!) and tiny Japanese cars. They have negligible turbo tech, no hybrid tech, their platforms are ok but no class leaders, and they don’t really have any unique selling point. Toyota has reliability, Mazda has youth appeal, BMW has driving dynamics, Audi has prestige, Merc has tech. What does Suzuki have? I mean, I love Suzuki, more for their bikes than their cars, but as a car manufacturer, they just don’t have the size to keep up with the global market. They mainly survive on K-cars in Japan, and the Swift, which really is their only one big model. The rest of the range, it sells, but no where near the volume of its competitors. Subaru has Toyota (for better or worse) maybe its time Suzuki had a decent partnership with a big player. Doesn’t mean VW has to own and control Suzuki, but if they had say a 10% share and and collaborated on platforms, but will help Suzuki a bucket load, and help VW with very small cars (ie their Up! platform).

By: Shak

Shak — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:45:02 +0000

That would be nice, a swift tuned by V dub. maybe the sport model would get some real power to match its thirst for Premium.

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:33:46 +0000

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I cannot see what Suzuki can offer VW.

I like the Zuks, they are great little cars and the Vitara is very good too, but VW has one of everything Suzuki has except the VWs come with turbo engines, and diesel engines, and better suspensions.

I’m sure Suzuki would benefit from the tie-up, since they are completely lacking in turbocharged, twincharged, and turbo diesels.

VW – Lupo, Polo, Golf, Tig, Jetta, 2WD, AWD, etc, etc
Suzuki – none of the above ………

By: Hame

Hame — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:53:53 +0000

Sounds like a scoop there.

In the pictures however, the gentleman who’s picture is next to the name of Mr. Osamu Suzuki is actually the MD of Maruti Suzuki India called as Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi.

This makes me doubt the whole story!

By: Baddass

Baddass — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:40:04 +0000

I’m hoping VW will use it’s connections to tune the Suzuki Swift Sport. 92KW for a ‘hot hatch’ is weak.

By: Baddass

Baddass — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:37:38 +0000

This will ensure Suzuki’s survival during these tough times, so I’m happy. Also, the best looking car this year is the Bluesport, for me at least.

By: QwkEddie

QwkEddie — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:33:58 +0000

Yeah I agree with Shane’s comment.
Golf GTIs are slow they could do with some real tuning because VW have always needed help with their “performance” cars from Audi why not from Porsche?
The Blue Sport is one of the most effeminate cars I have ever seen!
Take a look at the mini test by Fifth Gear on YouTube.It may seem ok in the stills however,when the car is on the move,it looks like a hairdresser’s car.
If there is a partnership with Suzuki I’m sure VW will turbocharge all their(Suzukis) engines.
At least Suzuki are better at making NA engines.