Suzuki has considerable experience in both cars and bikes, and while this concept you see here is for the virtual world, we know that the brand is capable of making such a vehicle. This is the Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo Concept!
The Gran Turismo video game franchise has substantial marketing power. So much so, car companies are designing vehicles specifically for the Playstation title.
Joining the likes of Jaguar and Mazda, and many more over the years, comes the Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo concept. It’s an all-wheel-drive roadster that blends the high-revving happiness of the Hayabusa motorbike engine with a trio of electric motors.
Visually, it looks like a Suzuki Swift Sport without a roof, and is a strict two-seater. Suzuki’s designers said they were inspired by the 90’s era Suzuki Cappuccino, which does explain the cute proportions somewhat.
Inside, there’s a basic layout with a sporty yoke steering wheel and gearshift paddles and he side mirrors have been replaced by cameras.
The real treat is the engine and while it’s virtual and sadly not likely to be seen in real life, it should please Gran Turismo players. There’s a mid-mounted 1.3-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine from the Hayabusa and thanks to 3 electric motors (two at the front, one at the rear), a total combined output of 318 kW and 610 Nm is on offer. Paired with a kerb weight of just 970 kg, the Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo should be pretty fast.
Sadly, this fun-looking concept is to remain in the digital realm and is being rolled out in the latest round of updates for the Sony Playstation 5 title. We hope that Suzuki does take the plunge and make a real one, just for fun! Please, Suzuki, just do it…
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