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I'd be surprised.. Aren't Suzuki in bed with Vauxhall?

Maybe when GM flogged em off this contract was broken?

But surley VAG would keep it in the family like always and base it on the UP!? Much like the speculated 2012 Arosa?

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VAG bought 20 % of Suzuki last year...

but googling suggests that the new small Skoda will have the model name Popular and be based on the UP!, giving us a rear-engined, rwd Skoda again... :)

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I'd be surprised.. Aren't Suzuki in bed with Vauxhall?

Maybe when GM flogged em off this contract was broken?

But surley VAG would keep it in the family like always and base it on the UP!? Much like the speculated 2012 Arosa?

Volkswagen bought 20% of Suzuki this year and the money Suzuki recived they bought shares in VW

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Volkswagen bought 20% of Suzuki this year and the money Suzuki recived they bought shares in VW

VW and Suzuki enter comprehensive partnership09th December 2009Volkswagen AG (Wolfsburg, Germany “Volkswagen”) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Hamamatsu, Japan “Suzuki”) have reached a common understanding to establish a comprehensive partnership. A framework agreement has been signed by representatives of both companies today.

In terms of global presence and product diversity, the partnership marks an important step towards the future for both Volkswagen and Suzuki. In terms of product portfolio, global distribution and manufacturing capacities, Volkswagen and Suzuki ideally complement each other. The companies plan a joint approach to the growing worldwide demand for more environmentally friendly vehicles. The management of Volkswagen and Suzuki have concluded that the complementary strengths of each company make for a perfect fit in exploiting their respective advantages as well as rising to the challenge of the global market.

In the automotive industry, where globalization and diversification proceed in parallel, both companies will establish a cooperative relationship while respecting each other’s independence as a stand-alone entity. Both parties are focused on achieving synergies in the areas of rapidly growing emerging markets as well as in the development and manufacturing of innovative and environmentally friendly compact cars.

To support a smooth development of this relationship, Volkswagen will purchase 19.9% of Suzuki’s issued shares. The Closing of the transaction is subject to approval of the relevant authorities and is expected in January 2010. Suzuki intends to invest up to one half of the amount received from Volkswagen into shares of Volkswagen. Both companies will form a long-term strategic partnership based on this which will support their successful strategies in these challenging times.

“Two of the world’s leading car makers are joining forces and preparing to meet the growing challenges that lie ahead. Together we can maximize our opportunities for growth. We are proud to be cooperating with such an esteemed and valued partner”, Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn said.

Mr. O. Suzuki spoke that “We were very much impressed about the enthusiasm of Volkswagen towards manufacture of splendid automobiles. The companies shall cooperate taking advantage of the strength of the other with the maximum consideration to the global environment. We will also continue to extend our utmost efforts for customer satisfaction.

As demand continues to rise for smaller cars and for powertrains with higher fuel efficiency and lower CO2 output, Volkswagen and Suzuki will offer a compelling solution for customers in emerging markets buying a car for the first time and also for customers in advanced economies seeking to lower their CO2 footprint while still enjoying the freedom of transport offered by an exciting range of cars.

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Skoda front end looks far nicer than the VW version.

What is it with VW calling it UP ?? people will think of it as a house with ballons tied to it emoticon-0102-bigsmile.gif

The article was a bit confusing thou around the name of the new car, suggestions were that it would be Joyster, but even I am very dissappointed that they didnt do anything close to the sporty yellow concept ( could have replaced the current Fabia design ) as That was a car i would have seriously thought about.

Hopefully they will do an Electric version of this small car emoticon-0104-surprised.gif ( not a Bl**dy hybrid and call it an ev )

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Slightly OT, I can't believe in the AE 14K grand test in this week's issue, there's a 1.2 in an Octy Estate. :o

Why not? It's a TSI and has comparable performance to a 1.6 or 1.8 engine.

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It's not certain to be called Joyster, and the images we have seen are just photoshops.

The VW version will actually be called Lupo.

BAD SKODA!.............. NO!................ ITS NOT THE JOYSTER!

Its not fair! just not fair! what happend to the original Joyster :'( its was like a pornstar on wheels :'(

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BAD SKODA!.............. NO!................ ITS NOT THE JOYSTER!

Its not fair! just not fair! what happend to the original Joyster :'( its was like a pornstar on wheels :'(

I know, I do agree. If they decide to call this car the Joyster it will certainly be nothing like the concept. I guess the kybosh was put on that car by the bosses at VAG.

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I know, I do agree. If they decide to call this car the Joyster it will certainly be nothing like the concept. I guess the kybosh was put on that car by the bosses at VAG.

Let me at them i will kybosh them in the head for it :giggle:

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Hold on a tick... does that mean in a round about kinda way... we'll be seeing Suzuki's at VAG meets now as well? Blimey! ......... altho I would really like an SX4 so if they are kinda VAG then I may go buy one instead of a Tiguan

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Hold on a tick... does that mean in a round about kinda way... we'll be seeing Suzuki's at VAG meets now as well? Blimey! ......... altho I would really like an SX4 so if they are kinda VAG then I may go buy one instead of a Tiguan

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I buy a yeti much better 4 wheel drive system

They are not pretty tho. Tiguan's look nice. And BTW I live in the sticks in a farming village so I am entitled to own one ;)

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