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As one of only a handful of integrated mobility companies worldwide, Suzuki Motor showcased a full range of alternative fuel vehicles at the recently concluded Tokyo Motor Show. Bringing together automobiles, motorcycles, power-assisted vehicles, and electric wheelchairs under the theme "small cars for a big future", Suzuki highlighted its future-oriented initiatives to realize exciting lifestyle possibilities.

Suzuki SX4-FCV

The Suzuki SX4-FCV combines a high-performance fuel cell with a high-pressure 70MPa hydrogen tank. Instead of a battery pack, the SX4-FCV has a lightweight capacitor that promotes driving performance by recovering energy during brake application and using it to reduce fuel-cell load during acceleration. With an estimated driving range of 250km, the Suzuki SX4-FCV is a front-engine, front-wheel drive sedan with seating capacity for 5 adults. Already certified for on-road testing by the Japanese government, the Suzuki SX4-FCV is being readied for commercial production.

Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid

The Suzuki Swift Plug-In Hybrid is designed primarily to be driven on electric power for short commutes of about 20km daily. For short distance travel, the Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid is powered by a battery that's charged from an ordinary household electric socket. When the battery runs low, a lightweight gasoline-fueled generator kicks in to recharge the battery. The back-up power source saves users the worry of being stranded or having to search for a charging stand when the battery runs out. This hatchback hyrid has a 5-person seating capacity.

Suzuki Research & Development

Tasked with "creating a new value to the next generation", Suzuki R&D focuses on developing value-packed products that will meet the changing lifestyles of the future. Applying this philosophy in its development efforts, Suzuki R&D covers a wide range of the latest advances in such fields as energy, environment, electronics, communication, information and control applications.