Here in the U.S., we are getting ready for the 2013 SEMA->ke216 show and the Los Angeles Auto Show->ke211, on the opposite side of the world in Japan, folks are getting ready for the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show->ke1834, which takes place from November 23rd to December 1st, 2013.
It looks like Suzuki ->ke87 one automaker that is taking this show very seriously, as it will unveil four brand-new concept cars and several motorcycles. All of the concepts are part of the company's new "“Let’s Create a Brand New Story" theme, and are based on the "Small Cars for a Big Future" slogan.
The first concept -- called the X-Lander -- is based on the small Suzuki Jimny, and it looks more like a toy rather than a real car. The concept->ke169 was designed as a four-wheel-drive hybrid->ke147 vehicle, so it is ideal for crowded cities or hard off-road->ke450 driving.
Click past the jump to read more about the Suzuki X-Lander concept.
2013 Suzuki X-Lander
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Suzuki X-Lander in Detail
Drivetrain Detail
The X-Lander features a hybrid system that combines a 1.3-liter engine, a newly developed, automatically controlled manual transmission and a four-wheel-drive system.
Rear Three-Quarter Detail
The exterior gets LED headlights and taillights, plus huge wheels that are specially designed for off-road.
Interior Detail
The interior is fully loaded with lots of new technologies and high-quality materials.