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Suzuki Kei HN 0.7 i 12V (54 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
7.4 / 10
HN Overview:
Suzuki Kei (HN). With 61 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 740 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year
N/A
Adult Occupant
N/A
Stars
N/A
Expert Note:
The Suzuki Kei (HN) generation was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. As a Kei car primarily designed for the Japanese domestic market, its safety standards are tailored to local regulations, potentially differing from European benchmarks.
The Suzuki Kei (HN) generation was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. As a Kei car primarily designed for the Japanese domestic market, its safety standards are tailored to local regulations, potentially differing from European benchmarks.
0.7 i 12V (54 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The automatic transmission paired with the 54 Hp engine offers relaxed driving, though acceleration is more leisurely compared to the manual.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy remains good, but the automatic transmission might slightly increase consumption compared to the manual version in certain conditions.
Best Use Case:
City / Relaxed Commuting
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional fuel economy
- • Compact and agile for city driving
- • Reliable K6A engine
- • Low running costs
- • Practical interior for its size
Cons:
- • Limited highway performance
- • Basic interior features
- • Small cargo space
- • Safety features might be basic by modern standards
- • Not officially Euro NCAP tested
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Suzuki |
| Model: | Kei |
| Generation: | HN |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.7 i 12V (54 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 54 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 82.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 61 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K6A |
| Engine displacement: | 658 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 68 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 60.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.7 kg/Hp, 73 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 12.1 kg/Nm, 82.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 740 |
| Max. weight: | 960 |
| Max load: | 220 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 30 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3395 mm mm |
| Width: | 1475 mm mm |
| Height: | 1545 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2360 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1295 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1290 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.2 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 155/80 R13 S |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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