Could you sell more now? 6 compact cars that appeared in the RV boom [nostalgic car catalog]

A model like that, a model like this that appeared during the RV boom. This time, we collected 6 models, mainly in the compact class.

Suzuki X-90 (1995)

A commercialized model based on the Suzuki X-90 show model. It was a two-seater with a T-bar roof glass roof, and the unique styling of the independent trunk was impressive. Although it never earned a lot of units due to its uniqueness, it still completed a model life of over 3 years. Equipped with a 1.6-liter all-aluminum engine, the drive system adopts 4WD with a transfer mechanism. Switching between 2H/4H/4L is possible. The door mirror is that of NA Roadster.

Nissan Racine Forza (1998)

Nissan Racine Forza The "Racine" is based on the platform of the "Sunny" at the time, and has a simple but unique character that is half like a pike car. It was a typical car. This "Forza" is a combination of the "Racine" with a 2-liter engine and the Atesa 4WD. On the outside, it is equipped with 4 round C.S.R (Complex Surface Reflector) halogen headlamps and a rear spare tire carrier (some of which are the same size as the installed tires). The slightly slanted back door window is also a feature of FORZA.

Toyota Volz (2002)

Toyota VolzToyota and GM jointly plan and design, while Toyota is in charge of design and evaluation. This car was born with a unique structure. There was a Pontiac vibe in the brother car. With large diameter tires, fender arch molding, roof rails, etc., it looks like an RV, and the back door can be opened and closed only with a glass hatch. Two types of 1.8-liter engines were set, and 4WD and FF were also available. A youthful catalog for Netz stores was prepared, but unfortunately it disappeared in less than two years.

Suzuki SX4 (2006)

Suzuki SX4 Jointly developed by Suzuki and Fiat. It had a sibling car, the Fiat Sedici, and was styled by Italdesign (G Giugiaro). Tailored based on the "Swift", the RV-tailored grade (and base grade) equipped with roof rails and fender arch moldings had a minimum ground clearance of 175 mm. FF and part-time 4WD are set for all grades in the lineup. The rear seat adopts a tumble folding type in which the backrest is reclined and the seat surface is raised. Equipment such as front seat heaters was also substantial.

Renault Scénic RX4 (introduced in Japan in 1998)

Renault Scénic RX4 The Scénic was a monospace version of the Renault Megane. Based on this body, the 4WD system with improved running performance was combined with this rare car, the "RX4". It has a minimum ground clearance of 185mm, and the rear suspension is specially designed to be mounted on the subframe. The 4WD system was normally a viscous coupling system that distributed 100% of the drive power to all wheels. The back door was a combination of a glass hatch and a side-opening door, and the three independent rear seats could be used by removing the center and rearranging them into two.

VW Cross Golf (2007)

Based on the VW Cross Golf 5th generation "Golf", the vehicle height was raised by 85 mm and the living space was expanded with two rows of seats. "Golf Plus" The minimum ground clearance is 155mm, so we installed roof rails, sports bumpers, side protection moldings, wheel house moldings, and side sill extensions while emphasizing the atmosphere. It appealed for an active image. The installed engine was a 1.4-liter TSI at the time, combined with a 6-speed DSG.