20 August 2002: A new Fiat 1.2-litre turbodiesel engine that as yet has only been driven in prototype small Fiats will be bought by Suzuki and used in European Swifts, Wagon Rs and Jimnys.

The engine is being produced as a joint venture between Fiat and Opel, and will first appear in its Suzuki models towards the end of this year in India.

The engine is also likely to be put under the bonnet of the Punto as other superminis such as Ford's Fiesta and PSA Group Citroen C3 and Peugeot 206 attempt to build diesel market share in the segment.