Suzuki will introduce a hybrid car Kizashi in North American market for the upcoming 2011. Hybrid system of this Suzuki will be using a small lithium ion battery for fuel efficiency up to 20% which will be developed jointly by General Motors.
Kizashi hybrid cars will also be marketed in Japan with a smaller size and engine. Nikkei says that Suzuki will compete with Toyota and Honda are already marketing the first environmentally friendly car.