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unusual facts about Changhe-Suzuki F-MPV



1996 in motoring

At the upper end of the MPV market, Renault has relaunched the iconic Espace in an all-new format for the first time since its launch eleven years ago.

Changhe

Italian importer Martin Motors rebadges and sells the Changhe Landy as a Martin Motors Coolcar.

Ford EUCD platform

2007– Ford Galaxy (code name CD340) large MPV (introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show)

Honda FR-V

The Honda FR-V, also known as the Honda Edix in Japan, is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the Japanese manufacturer Honda from 2004 to 2009, and marketed until 2011.

M-segment

It approximately corresponds to the American classification of several car categories such MPV, Minivan, Cargo Van and Passenger Van.

Motor Trend

In September the issue looks at the latest automobiles for the next coming calendar year, whilst in October the magazine looks at off-roaders, MPVs and sport-utility vehicles.

Supermini

In 2013, 22.4% of European sales are currently B-segment cars, making this segment, together with C-segment (at 22.2%), the two most popular ones in the Region and where all Global manufacturers are present (although segments such as J-segment (SUV)'s and M-segment (MPV's) are getting popularity eroding B-segment market share).

Suzuki Wagon R

In Indonesia, the car is called Suzuki Karimun and offered with a 1000 cc (until 2006) and 1100 cc (2007 onwards) petrol engine, whilst in China it forms the base for both the Changhe-Suzuki Big Dipper (Beidouxing) and Changhe-Suzuki F-MPV.

Third row seating

Third row seating refers to seating in a vehicle such as a station wagon, SUV, MPV, or minivan to expand seating beyond the front and back seat found in most automobiles.


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