Suzuki Motor Company has unveiled the next-generation Solio subcompact van and its Bandit version, which sports a wider radiator grille, two-section headlights and different equipment.
Both models stay true to the layout and styling of their predecessors from 2015 while gaining 80 mm (Solio) and 70 mm (Solio Bandit) of extra length. The standard Solio is now 3,790 mm long and 1,745 mm tall and has 100 mm of extra trunk length. It still has a turn radius of 4.8 meters.
Both sport sculpted sides and shoulder lines that rise towards the rear fascia. Servomotors drive the sliding doors, and the manufacturer reports improved noise insulation and throttle response.
The Solio ships with two powertrains to choose from. One is the 1.2-liter K12C gasoline mill rated at 90 hp (67 kW) and 118 Nm (87 lb-ft) of torque, paired with a CVT. The other one is a mild hybrid based on the same engine, a starter-generator, a li-ion battery and a regenerative brake system. The Bandit only comes with the hybrid powertrain. Customers may choose between FWD and AWD.
Standard features include a 4.2-inch display, but you may pay extra for a 9-inch multimedia system. The standard list goes on to mention six airbags, AEB, prevention of inadvertent acceleration, and lane control. Paid extras include adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, automatic high beams, and more.
Sales start on December 4, and the prices range from 1,581,800 to 2,131,800 Yen. Neither model is likely to ever become available outside of Japan.