Concept: Suzuki Splash

[HarleyEarl]

The Suzuki Splash to be introduced at the Paris Auto Show next month.

[C.H.U.D.]

Looks ready for a Chevy grille.

[Guest YellowJacket894]

It's the bastard son of a Smart and a Yaris.

[avant1963]

It's called "splash" because that's the sound the design inspiration makes when it hits the toliet water.

[ToniCipriani]

This reminds me of MDM's chop:

http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=10557

The yellow one.

[sciguy_0504]

It's called "splash" because that's the sound the design inspiration makes when it hits the toliet water.

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[CSpec]

I actually like it. It's obviously much too small to sell in the US.

[capriceman]

wasnt there a GM concept from the late 80's to mid 90's called the splash?

[capriceman]

opps im worng im thinking of the 88 Ford Splash

and there was the 1989 Pontiac Stinger a rip off of the splash i think

Edited August 14, 2006 by capriceman

[91z4me]

I wonder if this is on the new Daewoo developed global platform or a Suzuki platform?

[Sixty8panther]

Ugly as sin. That Audi-esque style Edsel nose is NOT flattering

to this car. Why do designers lack any sense of originality so

often and instead just mix-N-match current trends?

[RBB]

I assume they aspire to this masterpiece of modern automotive design:

-RBB

Edited August 14, 2006 by RBB

[Mule Bakersdozen LS]

This is definitely the best automotive Splash, I think! The front end reminds me of the GM Sequel concept car (one I like a lot), and while its a bit tall, it is stylish.

[HarleyEarl]

Here's a photo of the actual concept, just released:

[Drew Dowdell]

I'm thinkin those side mirrors aren't going to hold up to U.S. regs....

[Croc]

If Ford's grille looks like a Gilette, this thing looks like a Norelco.

[the_yellow_dart]

As much as this design sucks, it does have some nice headlights. LEDs open up some interesting lighting possibilities.

I like the tires on that Ford Splash concept, they've got a cool tread pattern.

[HarleyEarl]

I get a reptile vibe from these headlights.

[carstar]

I'm thinkin those side mirrors aren't going to hold up to U.S. regs....

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there more like side-view video/camera

[HarleyEarl]

http://www.globalsuzuki.com/paris2006_invitation2/

[Cory Wolfe]

Here's a photo of the actual concept, just released:

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Well... other than the grill, I think it's sort of cute.