The Changhe-Suzuki Ideal is a city car produced in Jiangxi Changhe Suzuki Automobile Company,a joint-venture between the Chinese and Japanese automakers Changhe and Suzuki since 2003. It is a direct rival of Chinese city cars like the Chery QQ, BYD Flyer and Hafei Lobo, and the South Koreans Daewoo Matiz, Hyundai Atos and Kia Picanto. This model is known in Uruguay as the Effa Ideal
- Ideal I- The Ideal design from Bertone was initially made available with a 1.1-litre gasoline engine and safety items like anti-lock braking system and airbags.
- Ideal II- In 2006 the Ideal reveived a facelift and the engine was replaced with a 1.4-litre unit.
| Changhe-Suzuki Ideal | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| Also called | Effa Ideal |
| Production | 2003-present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.1 L I4 gasoline 1.4 L I4 gasoline |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2335 mm |
| Length | 3560 mm |
| Width | 1600 mm |
| Height | 1670 mm |
External links
- Global Auto Index - Article on the Ideal
- Global Auto Index - Specifications of the Ideal I
- Global Auto Index - Specifications of the Ideal II
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