Suzuki Spacia
The Suzuki Spacia is a kei car produced by Suzuki.[1] It was a replacement for the Suzuki Palette, which was discontinued in February 2013. It improves upon fuel efficiency, is lighter and features a larger cabin than its predecessor.[2] The vehicle is also supplied to Mazda as the Mazda Flair Wagon.
Suzuki Spacia | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Suzuki |
Also called | Mazda Flair Wagon |
Production | February 2013 – present |
Assembly | Kosai Plant, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Kei car |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Doors | Power sliding doors |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 658cc R06A I3 DOHC 12 valve VVT (naturally aspirated & intercooler turbo) |
Transmission | CVT |
Dimensions | |
Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Suzuki Palette |
First generation (MK32S/42S; 2013)
Suzuki Spacia (MK32S/42S) | |
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Overview | |
Production | February 2013 – February 2018 |
Body and chassis | |
Related | Suzuki Wagon R (MH34S/MH54S) |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | WA04A |
Battery | Lithium-ion |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,425 mm (95.5 in) |
Height | 1,735–1,740 mm (68.3–68.5 in) |
Curb weight | 840–950 kg (1,852–2,094 lb) |
The first-generation Spacia was released in March 2013 with three grades; G, X and the turbocharged T.[1][3] The Flair Wagon followed later in April with two grades; XG and XS, all with naturally aspirated engine.[4]
The upmarket variant called Spacia Custom was released in June 2013 with three grades; GS, XS and the turbocharged TS.[5] Mazda also introduced their version of the Spacia Custom as Flair Wagon Custom Style a month later with two grades; XS and the turbocharged XT.[6]
Limited editions based on X and XS grades were launched in June 2014.[7] Mazda also launched a limited edition based on XS grade in the same month.[8] Another limited edition of Spacia Custom XS called J Style was launched in December.[9]
The car received its facelift in May 2015.[10][11] A limited edition based on G grade was launched in December.[12]
New Z grade was added to the Spacia Custom line up in December 2016,[13] it has different front end and not adopted by Mazda.
- 2013 Spacia X
- 2013 Spacia Custom TS
- 2013 Spacia Custom TS interior
- Mazda Flair Wagon XS
Second generation (MK53S; 2017)
Suzuki Spacia (MK53S) | |
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Overview | |
Production | December 2017 – present |
Body and chassis | |
Platform | HEARTECT platform |
Related | Suzuki Wagon R (MH35S/MH55S) Suzuki Wagon R Smile |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | WA05A |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,460 mm (96.9 in) |
Height | 1,785–1,800 mm (70.3–70.9 in) |
Curb weight | 850–940 kg (1,874–2,072 lb) |
The second-generation Spacia was unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, along with the Spacia Custom.[14] It is built on the same lightweight HEARTECT platform as the sixth-generation Wagon R. Both the Spacia and Spacia Custom went on sale on 14 December 2017. The Spacia is available in G and X grade levels, while the Spacia Custom is available in GS, XS and XS Turbo grade levels. Both are only available with hybrid powertrain.[15]
On 20 December 2018, the crossover variant of the second-generation Spacia, called Spacia Gear, was released and is available in XZ and XZ Turbo grade levels with hybrid powertrain.[16]
Both the second-generation Spacia and Spacia Custom received their facelift on 3 December 2021 with new grille design, as well as a special edition variant for Spacia Gear called "My Style".[17]
On 26 August 2022, the commercial variant of the second-generation Spacia, called Spacia Base, was released with pre-facelift Spacia Custom's front fascia while retaining the regular Spacia's rear lamps and rear bumper. It is available in GF and XF grade levels with naturally aspirated engine.[18]
- Spacia Hybrid X
- Spacia Hybrid X
- Spacia Base XF
- Spacia Base XF
- Spacia Gear "My Style"
- Spacia Gear Hybrid XZ interior
- Flair Wagon Custom Style Hybrid XS
- Flair Wagon Custom Style Hybrid XS
Third generation (2023)
The third-generation Spacia was unveiled at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show.
References
- "Suzuki launches the new mini passenger car Spacia". Global Suzuki. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- "スズキ、「パレット」からフルチェンした軽ハイトワゴン「スペーシア」発表会". car.watch.impress.co.jp/ (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- "スズキ、新型軽乗用車「スペーシア」を発売" (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Japan. 26 February 2013.
- "「マツダ フレアワゴン」をフルモデルチェンジ" (Press release) (in Japanese). Mazda Japan. 18 March 2013.
- "スズキ、ターボ車でクラストップ※1の低燃費 軽乗用車 新型「スペーシア カスタム」を発売" (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Japan. 12 June 2013.
- "新機種「マツダ フレアワゴン カスタムスタイル」を発売" (Press release) (in Japanese). Mazda Japan. 20 June 2013.
- "スズキ、軽乗用車「スペーシア」シリーズに、特別仕様車「スペーシア Xリミテッド」.「スペーシア カスタム XSリミテッド」を設定し発売" (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Japan. 12 June 2014.
- "特別仕様車「マツダ フレアワゴン XS Limited」を発売" (Press release) (in Japanese). Mazda Japan. 19 June 2014.
- "スズキ、軽乗用車「ワゴンRスティングレー」「スペーシア カスタム」 小型乗用車「ソリオ BANDIT」の3車種に 特別仕様車「J STYLE」を設定して発売" (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Japan. 18 December 2014.
- "スズキ、32.0km/L※1の低燃費と 軽初※2のステレオカメラ方式の衝突被害軽減システムを搭載した 軽乗用車「スペーシア」、「スペーシア カスタム」を発売" (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Japan. 19 May 2015.
- "特"「マツダ フレアワゴン」を商品改良して発売"" (Press release) (in Japanese). Mazda Japan. 28 May 2015.
- "スズキ、軽乗用車「ワゴンR」と「スペーシア」に特別仕様車を設定し発売" (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Japan. 21 December 2015.
- "スズキ、軽乗用車「スペーシア カスタムZ」を発売" (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Japan. 16 December 2016.
- "第45回東京モーターショー2017の出品概要" [Overview of exhibits at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017] (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Motor Corporation. 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- "スズキ、新型「スペーシア」、「スペーシア カスタム」を発売" [Suzuki Launches New Spacia and Spacia Custom] (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Motor Corporation. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- "スズキ、新型「スペーシア ギア」を発売" [Suzuki launches new "Spacia Gear"] (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Motor Corporation. 2018-12-20. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
- "スズキ、軽乗用車「スペーシア」、「スペーシア カスタム」、「スペーシア ギア」、「スペーシア 車いす移動車」を一部仕様変更して発売" [Suzuki released light passenger car "Spacia", "Spacia Custom", "Spacia Gear" and "Spacia Wheelchair Transport Vehicle" with partial specification changes] (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Motor Corporation. 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- "スズキ、軽商用車 新型「スペーシア ベース」を発売" [Suzuki Launches New Spacia Base Light Commercial Vehicle] (Press release) (in Japanese). Suzuki Motor Corporation. 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2022-08-28.
External links
- Official website
- Official website (Mazda Flair Wagon)