Suzuki Solio

The Suzuki Solio (Japanese: スズキ・ソリオ, Suzuki Sorio) is a mini MPV manufactured and marketed by Suzuki since 1999. It is derived from the Wagon R.

Suzuki Solio
2016 Suzuki Solio Hybrid
Overview
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	1999–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mini MPV
Body style	5-door hatchback (1999–2010) 5-door minivan (2010–present)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (Japan only)
Chronology
Predecessor	Suzuki Wagon R-Wide

First generation (MA63S/MA64S/MA34S, 1999)

First generation (MA63S/MA64S/MA34S)
2003 Suzuki Wagon R+ GL 1.3 (pre-facelift, United Kingdom)
Overview
Also called	Suzuki Wagon R+ (Japan, 1999–2000; Europe, 1999–2008) Suzuki Wagon R Solio (Japan, 2000–2004) Opel/Vauxhall Agila A (Europe, 1999–2007) Chevrolet MW (Japan; 2000–2003, 2006–2010)
Production	1999–2010
Assembly	Japan: Makinohara, Shizuoka (Sagara plant) Hungary: Esztergom
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 996 cc K10A I4 996 cc K10A turbo I4 1298 cc G13BB I4 1328 cc M13A I4 Diesel: 1248 cc D13A turbo I4 (Europe)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length	3,545 mm (139.6 in)
Width	1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height	1,665–1,705 mm (65.6–67.1 in)
Curb weight	970 kg (2,138 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Suzuki Splash (Europe)

The Wagon R+ was launched in May 1999 in Japan, replacing the Wagon R-Wide. This updated version started sales in the European market in the summer of 2000. The main difference between the JDM Wagon R+ and the European Wagon R+ is the door handles, which on JDM models were body-colored while European models received black door handles.

In December 2000, the Japanese-spec model was renamed Wagon R Solio, and this was available both in the bottom-of-the-line X trim level and in a more sports-oriented trim level known as the 1.3. In June 2002, the 1.0 E trim level was added to the Wagon R-Solio lineup. In August 2003, a mid-facelift Wagon R-Solio was released. In April 2004, the Wagon R-Solio was renamed Solio, losing the Wagon R moniker entirely. In August 2005, a facelifted Solio was launched.

The Hungarian-built Wagon R+ is still being produced for the European market (in 2008, Wagon R-Solio and Solio are not sold), albeit with limited range and availability (it is no longer for sale in Ireland, for example). As of 2006 in the UK, only one model is available - the GL, with a 1.3 litre (1298 cc) 16 valve 4-cylinder petrol engine delivering 59 kW (80 PS; 79 hp), ABS with EBD and air conditioning as options. The current model is 3,540 mm (139.4 in) x 1,620 mm (63.8 in) x 1,695 mm (66.7 in) (length x width x height), with a claimed 597 litres (21.1 cu ft) of cargo space. It was too difficult for either the Wagon R-Solio or Solio to meet with Euro NCAP crash safety ratings. As a result, the Wagon R+ continued in Europe until late 2008, when replaced by the Splash.

From 2000 until 2007, the Wagon R+ is rebadged as Opel/Vauxhall Agila. The Agila was built at an Opel factory in Gliwice, Poland and used Opel Engines and transmissions. The last Agila was a rebadged Splash.

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  2003 Suzuki Wagon R+ GL 1.3 (pre-facelift, United Kingdom)
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  Suzuki Wagon R+ DDiS 1.3 (facelift, Italy)
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  2002–2005 Suzuki Wagon R Solio (first facelift, Japan)
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  2005–2010 Suzuki Solio (second facelift, Japan)
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  2005–2010 Suzuki Solio (second facelift, Japan)
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  Chevrolet MW (Japan)

Second generation (MA15S, 2010)

Second generation (MA15S)
2011–2013 Suzuki Solio G
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Delica D:2
Production	2010–2015
Assembly	Japan: Makinohara, Shizuoka (Sagara plant)
Powertrain
Engine	1242 cc K12B DOHC VVT I4 (petrol)
Transmission	CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Length	3,710 mm (146.1 in)
Width	1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height	1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Curb weight	1,000–1,090 kg (2,205–2,403 lb)

While the kei-version of the Wagon R went through third and fourth generations, the wider Solio remained in its first generation until undergoing a full model change in December 2010. The second generation Solio was released on 7 January 2011 and is based on the Palette instead of the Wagon R, although the Palette itself uses the Wagon R's platform. This generation of Solio (MA15) also provides the basis for an OEM deal with Mitsubishi Motors, rebadged as the Mitsubishi Delica D:2, which was released in March 2011.[1] In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.

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  2011–2013 Suzuki Solio G
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  2011–2013 Suzuki Solio X
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  2011–2013 Suzuki Solio X
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  2011–2013 Suzuki Solio S
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  2011–2013 Suzuki Solio S
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  2012–2015 Suzuki Solio Bandit
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  2012–2015 Suzuki Solio Bandit
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  2013–2015 Suzuki Solio G
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  2013–2015 Suzuki Solio G
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  2011–2013 Mitsubishi Delica D:2 S
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  2013–2015 Mitsubishi Delica D:2 S
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  Interior

Third generation (MA26S/MA36S/MA46S, 2015)

Third generation (MA26S/MA36S/MA46S)
2015 Suzuki Solio Hybrid MX
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Delica D:2
Production	2015–present
Assembly	Japan: Makinohara, Shizuoka (Sagara plant)
Body and chassis
Platform	HEARTECT platform
Powertrain
Engine	1242 cc K12C DOHC VVT Dualjet I4 (petrol)
Electric motor	WA05A/PB05A
Transmission	CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,480 mm (97.6 in)
Length	3,710–3,720 mm (146.1–146.5 in)
Width	1,625 mm (64.0 in)
Height	1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Curb weight	930–990 kg (2,050–2,183 lb)

The third generation Solio was released in Japan on 26 August 2015.

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  Suzuki Solio G
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  Suzuki Solio Hybrid SX
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  Suzuki Solio Bandit Hybrid SV
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  Suzuki Solio Bandit Hybrid SV
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  Mitsubishi Delica D:2
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  Mitsubishi Delica D:2 Custom
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  Interior

References

1. "三菱自動車、『デリカD:2』 を新発売: ～5人乗り2列シートのコンパクトミニバン～" [Mitsubishi New Release, Delica D:2 - 5 seats in 2 rows in a compact minivan] (in Japanese). Mitsubishi Motors. 2011-02-24.

External links

• Official website (Solio)
• Official website (Solio Bandit)