Suzuki Motor

Removed from the European new-car lineup, the Suzuki Jimny is significantly more expensive on the used market than its original new price due to high demand and limited supply. The compact, retro-styled off-roader enjoys cult status worldwide among young drivers and on social media, despite criticism of its comfort, handling and outdated technology. Emissions rules and its reclassification as a commercial vehicle led Suzuki to stop selling the model in Europe in 2024, which has pushed used examples to fetch high prices today. » More on faz.net

Suzuki will introduce the revised Across generation in October, which is technically almost unchanged and adopts the hybrid drive and many components from the Toyota RAV4. The plug-in hybrid combines a 150 kW electric motor at the front with a 105 kW combustion engine and a rear motor of up to 40 kW; the combined system output is 227 kW. The 22.7-kWh battery enables a WLTP range of 129 km, charges three-phase up to 11 kW or by DC at 50 kW, and combined petrol consumption is stated as 5.4 l/100 km. The Across comes with limited equipment options and a list price of €55,490. » More on heise.de

Suzuki unveils the crossover bike SV-7 GX, which surprisingly uses the old 645 cc 90‑degree V2 from the SV 650 instead of the new 776/800 cc inline twin. The model shares many components with the SV 650 but adds new bodywork, a TFT display, quickshifter, three riding modes and improved touring comfort, with a likely price below €9,000. With a larger tank and practical equipment, Suzuki aims to revive weak sales; the brand recorded a 37.5% drop in new registrations through October. » More on heise.de