This year marks the 10th birthday of the Suzuki Lapin, perhaps the cutest in the adorable genre of Kei cars. Its mix of retro and bento box aesthetics and teeny scale are balanced out by design execution that still looks remarkably fresh and – something of a rarity in its class – an appealing cabin.

To mark the occasion a special edition has been created with cappuccino coachwork, navy and cream interior and a unique grille featuring a chrome bunny ear motif.

Happy birthday little rabbit!

By Owen Ready

Tags: 2011, kei, lapin, live feed, motor show, Suzuki, tokyo

Photo Gallery: Suzuki concepts

Posted by cdnlive November 30th, 2011

Suzuki concept Q:

Suzuki Regina:

Suzuki Swift EV Hybrid:

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Suzuki Regina concept: the mini aero delight

Posted by cdnlive November 30th, 2011

If we were impressed by the preview press shots of the Suzuki Regina, seeing it on all its 3,550mm glory, we’re even more delighted.

It displays a great balance between retro cutesiness – flowing, teardrop lower body and off-white roof – and bang up-to-date aerodynamics – check out the beautifully detailed windscreen wipers, C-pillar dimples and rear diffuser.

The stylistic highlight is the interplay between roof and lower body. The upturned rear-view ‘ears’, overlayed on the blacked-out A-pillars, visually float the roof which appears only to connect to the lower body with the gentlest of kisses at the C-pillar. This ‘X’ graphic isn’t particularly original – think Lancia Delta and Fiat 500 Zagato concept – but the little Suzuki shows the Italians how to execute the motif.

It might be the first car we’ve seen, but it has potential be one of the best.

By Owen Ready

Tags: 2011, aero, light, live feed, motor show, Regina, Suzuki, tokyo

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