The Frankfurt Auto Show is long gone, and so now it's off to Tokyo... In the next few weeks expect to see here a bunch of Tokyo-specific new vehicles, both production and concept; here's the first: The Suzuki X-HEAD concept.
Looking like a cross between a conventional pickup and a UniMog, the X-Head is sure to stir up discussions, both pro and con. I, for one, like it...
Below is a translated version of the Japanese press release (which are always fun to read!):
X-HEAD
"X-HEAD" is " the cross utility vehicle " of the new genre which brings the various values which until recently are not. It has high running the whole distance characteristic, the "gym knee", "the escudo", it has high loading characteristic, DNA "of [kiyarii]" was succeeded, functional hopefulness was had. The naming, "X-HEAD" adjusting to the life style and sense of value of the person who rides, has meant the possibility this car which corresponds to various uses becoming unknown. Being possible to combine the carrier unit which is adjusted to life style 2 adults sleeps and can stay " the camper " and in the town coolly to ride it handles, " fashion " and so on, the person who rides " you play and stimulate heart and curiosity ". In addition, supposed the rescue rescue in various road circumstances " rescue " and so on, it is possible to answer also social mission, being tough, you propose the pleasant car.
Full story here at Autoblog.
X-HEAD
"X-HEAD" is " the cross utility vehicle " of the new genre which brings the various values which until recently are not. It has high running the whole distance characteristic, the "gym knee", "the escudo", it has high loading characteristic, DNA "of [kiyarii]" was succeeded, functional hopefulness was had. The naming, "X-HEAD" adjusting to the life style and sense of value of the person who rides, has meant the possibility this car which corresponds to various uses becoming unknown. Being possible to combine the carrier unit which is adjusted to life style 2 adults sleeps and can stay " the camper " and in the town coolly to ride it handles, " fashion " and so on, the person who rides " you play and stimulate heart and curiosity ". In addition, supposed the rescue rescue in various road circumstances " rescue " and so on, it is possible to answer also social mission, being tough, you propose the pleasant car.
Full story here at Autoblog.
jknop says:
06:21 AM, 10/ 1/07
looks like aJEEP FC from the 60's
rsholland says:
06:27 AM, 10/ 1/07
Yes it does!
estreka says:
07:42 AM, 10/ 1/07
It looks like a mini semi. I don't know why, but I kinda like it.
Those translations are always hillarious.
Nihongoga scoschi wakarimas.
ateixeira says:
08:07 AM, 10/ 1/07
Put a little rake on that windshield, then we'll talk. That thing is bolt-upright.