Suzuki Spacia Explained

Suzuki Spacia
Manufacturer:Suzuki
Aka:Mazda Flair Wagon
Production:February 2013 – present
Assembly:Kosai Plant, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Class:Kei car
Body Style:5-door microvan
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive
Doors:Power sliding doors
Predecessor:Suzuki Palette
Mazda Flair Wagon
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The Suzuki Spacia is a kei car produced by Suzuki.[1] It was a replacement for the Suzuki Palette, which was discontinued in February 2013. It improves upon fuel efficiency, is lighter and features a larger cabin than its predecessor.[2] The vehicle is also supplied to Mazda as the Mazda Flair Wagon.

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First generation (MK32S/42S; 2013)

First generation
Model Code:MK32S/42S
Production:February 2013 – February 2018
Related:Suzuki Wagon R (MH34S/MH54S)
Engine:658cc R06A I3
658cc R06A I3-T
Transmission:Jatco CVT
Motor:WA04A ISG
Battery:Lithium-ion
Wheelbase:24251NaN1
Length:33951NaN1
Width:14751NaN1
Height:1735-
Weight:840-
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The first-generation Spacia was released in March 2013 with three grades; G, X and the turbocharged T.[1] [3] The Flair Wagon followed later in April with two grades; XG and XS, all with naturally aspirated engine.[4]

The upmarket variant called Spacia Custom was released in June 2013 with three grades; GS, XS and the turbocharged TS.[5] Mazda also introduced their version of the Spacia Custom as Flair Wagon Custom Style a month later with two grades; XS and the turbocharged XT.[6]

Limited editions based on X and XS grades were launched in June 2014.[7] Mazda also launched a limited edition based on XS grade in the same month.[8] Another limited edition of Spacia Custom XS called J Style was launched in December.[9]

The car received its facelift in May 2015.[10] [11] A limited edition based on G grade was launched in December.[12]

New Z grade was added to the Spacia Custom line up in December 2016,[13] it has different front end and not adopted by Mazda.

Second generation (MK53S; 2017)

Second generation
Model Code:MK53S
Production:December 2017 – present
Platform:HEARTECT platform
Related:Suzuki Wagon R (MH35S/MH55S)
Suzuki Wagon R Smile
Engine:658cc R06A I3
658cc R06A I3-T
Transmission:Jatco CVT
Motor:WA05A ISG
Wheelbase:24601NaN1
Length:33951NaN1
Width:14751NaN1
Height:1785-
Weight:850-
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The second-generation Spacia was unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, along with the Spacia Custom.[14] It is built on the same lightweight HEARTECT platform as the sixth-generation Wagon R. Both the Spacia and Spacia Custom went on sale on 14 December 2017. The Spacia is available in G and X grade levels, while the Spacia Custom is available in GS, XS and XS Turbo grade levels. Both are only available with hybrid powertrain.[15]

On 20 December 2018, the crossover variant of the second-generation Spacia, called Spacia Gear, was released and is available in XZ and XZ Turbo grade levels with hybrid powertrain.[16]

Both the second-generation Spacia and Spacia Custom received their facelift on 3 December 2021 with new grille design, as well as a special edition variant for Spacia Gear called "My Style".[17]

On 26 August 2022, the commercial variant of the second-generation Spacia, called Spacia Base, was released with pre-facelift Spacia Custom's front fascia while retaining the regular Spacia's rear lamps and rear bumper. It is available in GF and XF grade levels with naturally aspirated engine.[18]

Third generation (MK54S; 2023)

Third generation
Model Code:MK54S
Production:November 2023 – present
Platform:HEARTECT platform
Motor:WA04C
Wheelbase:24601NaN1
Length:33951NaN1
Width:14751NaN1
Height:17851NaN1
Weight:850-
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The third-generation Spacia was unveiled at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show.

Sales

Year! colspan="2"
Japan
Spacia[19] Spacia Base[20]
2013107,193
2014121,086
201579,375
201681,277
2017104,763
2018152,044
2019166,389
2020139,851
2021128,881
2022100,2066,255
2023122,27511,025

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Suzuki launches the new mini passenger car Spacia. 28 February 2015. Global Suzuki.
  2. Web site: スズキ、「パレット」からフルチェンした軽ハイトワゴン「スペーシア」発表会. 28 February 2015. car.watch.impress.co.jp/. ja.
  3. スズキ、新型軽乗用車「スペーシア」を発売. Japanese. 26 February 2013. Suzuki Japan.
  4. 「マツダ フレアワゴン」をフルモデルチェンジ. Japanese. 18 March 2013. Mazda Japan.
  5. スズキ、ターボ車でクラストップ※1の低燃費 軽乗用車 新型「スペーシア カスタム」を発売. Japanese. 12 June 2013. Suzuki Japan.
  6. 新機種「マツダ フレアワゴン カスタムスタイル」を発売. Japanese. 20 June 2013. Mazda Japan.
  7. スズキ、軽乗用車「スペーシア」シリーズに、特別仕様車「スペーシア Xリミテッド」.「スペーシア カスタム XSリミテッド」を設定し発売. Japanese. 12 June 2014. Suzuki Japan.
  8. 特別仕様車「マツダ フレアワゴン XS Limited」を発売. Japanese. 19 June 2014. Mazda Japan.
  9. スズキ、軽乗用車「ワゴンRスティングレー」「スペーシア カスタム」 小型乗用車「ソリオ BANDIT」の3車種に 特別仕様車「J STYLE」を設定して発売. Japanese. 18 December 2014. Suzuki Japan.
  10. スズキ、32.0km/L※1の低燃費と 軽初※2のステレオカメラ方式の衝突被害軽減システムを搭載した 軽乗用車「スペーシア」、「スペーシア カスタム」を発売. Japanese. 19 May 2015. Suzuki Japan.
  11. 特"「マツダ フレアワゴン」を商品改良して発売". Japanese. 28 May 2015. Mazda Japan.
  12. スズキ、軽乗用車「ワゴンR」と「スペーシア」に特別仕様車を設定し発売. Japanese. 21 December 2015. Suzuki Japan.
  13. スズキ、軽乗用車「スペーシア カスタムZ」を発売. Japanese. 16 December 2016. Suzuki Japan.
  14. 2017-09-22 . 第45回東京モーターショー2017の出品概要 . Overview of exhibits at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 . Suzuki Motor Corporation . ja . 2022-08-31.
  15. 2017-12-14 . スズキ、新型「スペーシア」、「スペーシア カスタム」を発売 . Suzuki Launches New Spacia and Spacia Custom . Suzuki Motor Corporation . ja . 2022-08-28.
  16. 2018-12-20 . スズキ、新型「スペーシア ギア」を発売 . Suzuki launches new "Spacia Gear" . Suzuki Motor Corporation . ja . 2022-08-28.
  17. 2021-12-03 . スズキ、軽乗用車「スペーシア」、「スペーシア カスタム」、「スペーシア ギア」、「スペーシア 車いす移動車」を一部仕様変更して発売 . Suzuki released light passenger car "Spacia", "Spacia Custom", "Spacia Gear" and "Spacia Wheelchair Transport Vehicle" with partial specification changes . Suzuki Motor Corporation . ja . 2022-08-30.
  18. 2022-08-26 . スズキ、軽商用車 新型「スペーシア ベース」を発売 . Suzuki Launches New Spacia Base Light Commercial Vehicle . Suzuki Motor Corporation . ja . 2022-08-28.
  19. Web site: スズキ スペーシア 新車販売台数/売れ行き(生産台数)と生産状況は?生産工場も - 株式会社アイディーインフォメーション . What is the Suzuki Spacia new car sales volume/sales (production volume) and production status? Production factory too - ID Information Co., Ltd. . 2024-04-14 . id-information.co.jp . ja.
  20. Web site: スズキ スペーシアベース 新車販売台数/売れ行き(生産台数)と生産状況は?生産工場も - 株式会社アイディーインフォメーション . Suzuki Spacia Base New car sales volume/sales (production volume) and production status? Production factory too - ID Information Co., Ltd. . 2024-04-14 . id-information.co.jp . ja.