Suzuki Don't Want to Be Part of the VW Group

Speaks to reporters last week, CEO Osamu Suzuki Suzuki tried to dismiss fears that the company will reportedly be one of Volkswagen's business. He said he would reject any approach which aims to have a large stake in Suzuki.

This statement came after the two companies announced that Volkswagen has bought shares of Japanese automakers that for 19.9% a month ago.

"When Suzulki become larger companies and successful, Volkswagen may be interested in buying more of our shares," said Suzuki told reporters.

"If that happens, maybe Suzuki will respond by saying, 'Let us continue as such'," he stated.

Suzuki added that he did not want to see a company founded by his grandfather into the 12 brand owned by VW.

Volkswagen Chairman Ferdinand Piech once commented that he could see the portfolio enables companies to grow into 12 brands).

Although not yet indicated any plans, industry observers expect the German giant will eventually try to increase its stake in Suzuki. This is part of the strategy and ambition to become number one car manufacturer in the world at the upcoming 2018.

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New Weapons Suzuki MPV Called R3

Trend small cars like the hit Delhi Auto Expo. This time shift that presents R3 Suzuki Concept MPV her today, Tuesday (6 / 1). Developed specifically for the land areas of the subcontinent by Maruti Suzuki India with a seating configuration of three rows to accommodate six people.

Compact MPV is believed to be built on the platform dimelarkan Suzuki SX4. Suzuki own party has not issued detailed technical data R3 MPV, but expected, these vehicles will use the drive 1.2-liter gasoline engine in the 1.4-liter front-wheel pengerak system.

According to rumors, the latest small MPV Suzuki will have a choice of engine capacity of 1.3-liter diesel engine supplied by Fiat, although it is unclear how the new shares in Suzuki Volkswagen will affect the deal.

The emergence of the name Fiat is not something strange. The reason that European car manufacturers have a closeness with Suzuki. For example, the Suzuki SX4 is the result of collaboration between Suzuki and Fiat. Therefore SX4 has a twin brother named European Fiat Sedici.

R3 production version reportedly will be available in the Indian market at the end of next year, though no official statement confirming it. This new product will help Maruti Suzuki in an effort to counteract the other Japanese manufacturers like Toyota, Honda and Nissan entered the Indian market is currently dominated by Maruti Suzuki.