Suzuki and Grasp in Transportation Design college students on the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Torino labored collectively to craft a beautiful roadster idea that they named Misano. The thought was to mix Suzuki’s prowess in constructing bikes and vehicles right into a single machine.
The Misano takes its title from an Italian racetrack. The car is pretty compact at 4 meters (157.5 inches) lengthy, for comparability the newest Miata is 3.9141 meters (154.1 inches), however sits simply 1 meter (39.37 inches) excessive. In a motorcycle-inspired contact, the 2 occupants sit in tandem moderately than aspect by aspect.
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The automotive’s design is a mixture of curves and onerous edges. The headlights are S-shaped to evoke the Suzuki model emblem. Copper accents add a flourish to the darkish physique, together with the roll hoop behind the rear passenger. The darkish wheels additionally characteristic this coloration scheme.
The occupant area is asymmetrical, and the opposite aspect of the physique holds a battery pack and storage space. Sadly, IED and Suzuki do not present a great view of the cabin. Nevertheless, they report that there’s a management stick for maneuvering the car, moderately than a steering wheel.
“Because of the collaboration between IED and the model Suzuki, a brand new idea car was created trying each on the compact automotive and bike Suzuki’s manufacturing,” Suzuki Design Middle Director Kimihiko Nakada mentioned. “Misano is a thesis born out of the eagerness of younger designers and developed as a venture in a design middle to supply the subsequent technology a brand new way of life expertise.”
As a design research, the Misano is not going into manufacturing, and there are not any powertrain particulars about it. Nonetheless, trying a Suzuki’s present lineup, the corporate has a gap within the vary for a sporty roadster. Perhaps, it might even revive the Cappuccino moniker.
