Aside from the Rinspeed, the last car called 'Splash' was a Ford concept in 1988, a small organically-styled off-roader that conceptually previewed the Suzuki XC-90. Now Suzuki is using the Splash name to identify a Mazda2/Renault Modus rival that will be on show in Paris next month.

Based on the Suzuki Swift, the Splash has a taller body for greater interior space, its practicality complementing the more dynamic Swift Sport, which will be launched alongside. Main themes on the Splash sketch include the diving swage and bold DRG, while the absence of body color on the roof keeps the car's mass relatively low. Seating five, key dimensions are: length 3780mm, width 1780mm, height 1650mm. The Suzuki Splash will be powered by a new 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine.

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