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The Suzuki Carry Van
By Geoff Cummings
Introduction to the Bedford/ Vauxhall Rascal and Suzuki Supercarry Vans. The Rascal/Supercarry range was introduced in April 1986, as a joint venture between General Motors and Suzuki. British-built and available in both Van and Pickup derivatives, the vehicle strengths were its small size and maximum payload weight; 550kg for the Van and 575kg for the Pickup. When the Bedford name ceased to exist in June 1990, General Motors vehicles were rebadged as Vauxhalls. UK production ceased in July 1993 and was resumed in Japan. All vehicles are fitted with a 970cc Suzuki engine of four-cylinder overhead camshaft design, mounted longitudinally and inclined to the left, with the transmission mounted at the rear of the engine. All models are rear-wheel-drive, and have either a four or five-speed manual transmission. Throughout the range, the suspension layout is coil- over-damper struts at the front, and leaf springs with dampers at the rear. There is a range of optional equipment, including tailgate wash/wipe, front fog lights, nudge bars and heated rear window. The newer model is the 1.3 version which has been in production since 1999. Again its strength is in its size and shape. It`s easy to park and nippy enough across town. The engine is a 77bhp 1.3 engine which is ample for carrying light loads. So, what`s so good about the rascal van or the now called Suzuki Carry? Well I`ll give you three main selling points. Firstly, at a time when fuel is going up about as often as you go to the toilet then the small engine with superb fuel economy is a key point. You can easily get 45 to 50 mpg out of it if you drive sensibly, remembering you`re not Lewis Hamilton in a Maclaren. Actually you`ll remember that you`re not in a Formula 1 car as you will never have to retire with engine failure because as stated you'll have that ultra reliable Suzuki engine. Another great point is the fact that this van is so easy to drive and maneuver. How often do you drive in traffic or look for somewhere to park in a big clumsy van and wish that you had something easier to handle? Well that is just the case with this little star. And finally but not least is the point that you can join the elite sooty club driving round in the modern day Dr Whos tardis. Yes you'll find it hard to believe just how much you can actually get in the back of one of these vans. |
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