Suzuki built the Palette to directly fight the Daihatsu Tanto, then quietly rebadged it as a Nissan and a Mazda too.
Lead trim: 658 cc K6A DOHC VVT
Suzuki Palette2008–2013
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FactSuzuki built the Palette to directly fight the Daihatsu Tanto, then quietly rebadged it as a Nissan and a Mazda too.
The Suzuki Palette is a tall kei car with twin rear sliding doors, built from January 2008 to February 2013 as Suzuki's rival to the Daihatsu Tanto. In 2009 the higher-spec Palette S was replaced by the Palette SW with a revised front to compete with the Tanto Custom. It uses Suzuki's 658 cc K6A DOHC 12-valve VVT three-cylinder, naturally aspirated or intercooled turbo, with a 4-speed automatic or a CVT and front- or four-wheel drive. It was sold as the Nissan Roox and Mazda Flair Wagon, and replaced by the Spacia.
Collectors Spotted in the Suzuki Palette Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Suzuki Palette yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 658 cc K6A DOHC VVT | 2008–2013 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 658 cc K6A DOHC VVT turbo | 2008–2013 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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