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Suzuki Regina Concept<a title="Suzuki" href="http://www.suzuki.com/" target="_blank">Suzuki</a> is the latest automaker to begin planning entire lineups of <a title="Inhabitat: alternative energy vehicle" href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=alternative+energy+vehicle" target="_blank">alternative energy vehicles</a> and showing them off at <a title="Inhabitat: Frankfurt Motor Show" href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=frankfurt+motor+show" target="_blank">auto shows</a>. For this year's upcoming <a title="Inhabitat: Tokyo Auto Show" href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=tokyo+auto+show" target="_blank">Tokyo Motor Show</a>, the automaker is building its entire display around "small cars for a big future," with fuel cell and electric compact cars and motorcycles in a variety of designs. So far we're really loving the Regina, Q, and Swift EVs that Suzuki is planning to unveil at the event. Hit the jump for a preview.1
Suzuki Regina ConceptSuzuki's Regina concept is the largest EV of the bunch, with a flowing design reminiscent of one retro 1940s iteration of the much larger Batmobile.2
Suzuki Regina ConceptWe love the patchwork floor carpets in the Regina, another hailback to some retro influence.3
Suzuki Q ConceptThe Suzuki Q Concept follows the lead of other cars such as the Nissan Pivo as an ultra-compact vision of our transportation future. Expect to see more super small cars like this at Tokyo and future auto shows.4
Suzuki Q ConceptThe Suzuki Q has an ultra-tight turning radius and reverse scissor doors for tight spaces.5
Suzuki Swift EV HybridThe Suzuki Swift EV Hybrid is the closest in design to the Chevy Volt. It is an extended-range EV or hybrid and can drive for 20-30 kilometers on battery alone.6
Suzuki Swift EVTurn this photo negative and you've got a fairly good idea of how the Swift will look in production.7







