New Suzuki Splash

Yesterday we told you about the Opel/Vauxhall's new city car Agila.Like its predecessor, a rebadged Suzuki Wagon R+, the new Agila is Suzuki-based (it's on the Swift platform).So it's natural, therefore, that Suzuki gets its own version of the car.

That car is the Splash, a name that first appeared on the concept that teased the forthcoming city car at the Paris Motor Show.The production version of the Splash will be built in Hungary and will offer the identical powertrains found in the Agila. Aside from a mildly different front fascia (and the Suzuki badges), it looks no different than its Opel/Vauxhall sibling. It'll also debut at this year's Frankfurt show.

Opel/Vauxhall Releases New Agila City Car

Opel/Vauxhall has just unveiled its newest entrant into the city car class, the Agila.Set to be sold under the Opel and Vauxhall banners, the 5-door will get its pomp-and-circumstance intro this September in Frankfurt and hit European showrooms next spring.

A trio of economy-minded small engines will be available.A 1.0L 65-horsepower three-cylinder will serve as the base,the top engine offered will be a 1.2-liter four with 86 horses.Finally, a 1.3L diesel with 75 horses.The car's styling is current and eye-catching, and it has a simple, clean interior.