World Premiere : New BALENO – Suzuki’s ideal compact hatchback

SUZUKI Baleno

The all-new Baleno which will make its world premiere at the 66th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show will raise the bar for compact hatchbacks.

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Worldwide sales of Suzuki Swift reach four million units

2014 Suzuki SWIFT

September 3, 2014 - Suzuki Motor Corporation’s compact car Swift, which was launched as a world strategic model in 2004, has reached cumulative worldwide sales of four million units in August 2014 (nine years and nine months since the start of sales in 2004).

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Suzuki to unveil new Vitara at 2014 Paris Motor Show

2015 Suzuki VITARA

At the 2014 Paris Motor Show, Suzuki Motor Corporation will hold the global premiere of its all-new small and stylish SUV model. ‎

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SUZUKI iV-4 : NEW COMPACT SUV CONCEPT

SUZUKI iV-4 Concept

Suzuki is pleased to announce that the world premiere of its new compact SUV concept model, the iV-4, will take place at the 65th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013.

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SUZUKI iV-4 : COMPACT SUV CONCEPT MODEL TO BE UNVEILED AT THE 65TH IAA FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

SUZUKI iV-4 Concept - Teaser image

The world premiere of the iV-4 – a concept model heralding a compact SUV from Suzuki – will take place at the 65th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from 10 to 22 September 2013.

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SUZUKI'S ALL-NEW C-SEGMENT CROSSOVER TO MAKE ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE 2013 GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

All New Suzuki C-segment Crossover - Teaser image 

The series model of Suzuki's all-new C-segment crossover will be making its world premiere at the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show, which will be held from 5th to 17th March.

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WORLDWIDE SALES OF SUZUKI SWIFT REACH THREE MILLION UNITS

Suzuki SWIFT 

Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that cumulative worldwide sales of Suzuki's Swift compact car, which was originally launched as a world strategic model in 2004, reached three million units in January this year (eight years and two months since the start of sales in 2004).

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SUZUKI ALTO FACELIFT WITH LOW 99 g / km CO2

2013 Suzuki Alto

• Compact city car with a facelift and revised engine
• Variable valve timing reduces CO₂ emissions to 99 g / km and fuel consumption figures provide lower
• Sympathetic Alto has delighted more than 30 years with a unique combination of efficiency and modern design

BENSHEIM, January 11, 2013 - The Japanese small cars and four-wheel specialist donated its successful subcompact Alto a facelift and revised the fast-revving 1.0-liter petrol engine. The economical and lively three-cylinder engine has been upgraded with variable valve timing on intake and exhaust side. The modification results in improved fuel economy and lower values ​​km CO₂ emissions in the combined test cycle to 99 g /km

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Suzuki introduces New special edition - Alto Play

2012 Suzuki Alto Play - UK special edition

Suzuki (GB) PLC is pleased to announce the introduction of the special edition Alto Play model which goes on sale this week and with around 500 being available.

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Suzuki at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show

Suzuki G70 (Regina) - New vision for a compact car with minimized weight and elaborated aerodynamics

• The next-generation global compact car G70 makes an European premier
• Swift Range Extender makes an European premier

At the 2012 International Motor Show in Geneva, Suzuki Motor Corporation will hold a press conference starting from 9:45am on 6^th March, at stand number 4251 in hall 4. Suzuki will exhibit a range of models with its latest technologies. These models are a clear statement towards a new phase of motorization, from the Japanese manufacturer who is an expert of compact car development.

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Suzuki acquires site for constructing new plant in Indonesia

JAKARTA : PT. SUZUKI INDOMOBIL MOTOR (SIM), subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation in Indonesia, has acquired site for constructing new plant in Indonesia, a growing market of automobiles and motorcycles. 

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New Suzuki Swift Sport to make world debut at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

2011/2012 Suzuki Swift Sport

The new generation of the Suzuki Swift Sport will make its world debut at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA), which will be held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 13 to 25 September 2011^*1).

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New Suzuki SX4 "Style"

2011 Suzuki SX4 - Style

BENSHEIM : July 5, 2011 - Suzuki offers its successful model SX4 now available as a special model of the same name. The SX4 "style" is based on the quality "Comfortline" and brings as standard in addition to numerous amenities including air conditioning with pollen filter and a height-adjustable leather steering wheel with an extensive safety package with six airbags, ESP and Isofix child seat attachment on the two outer rear seats. As a special highlight of the SX4 has the "style" also has a Bosch navigation system with multimedia feature, an iPod connector, a handsfree, a CD player and a Bluetooth and a USB interface. The system is controlled via a convenient steering wheel remote control. Nine stereo speakers work with an impressive soundscape. Extensive maps enable Europe lightning fast, accurate and reliable navigation.

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Monster Tajima set world new record by breaking 10 minutes barrier at Pikes Peak international hill climb race!

Monster Tajima @ 2011 Pikes Peak international hill climb race - Photo by Yujiro Otsuki - Monster Sport

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. : July 26, 2011 - The finals of Pikes Peak international hill climb race was held, Monster Tajima “Team GoPro Monster Sport with BC" set world new record (9:51.278)!

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Suzuki reveals Kizashi Ecocharge Concept at 2011 New York International Auto Show

Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge

NEW YORK : April 19, 2011 – American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gas-electric concept variant of its Kizashi sedan at the company’s 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) press conference this evening. With the moniker Kizashi EcoCharge Concept, this innovative and eye-catching four-door further illustrates Suzuki’s global eco-mobility story, and accentuates the company’s effort in socially-conscious motoring.

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Suzuki reaches 20 million sales in Japan

1955 Suzulight : Suzuki's first passenger car

Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that cumulative domestic car sales in Japan have recently passed the 20 million units milestone. Car production began in Hamamatsu in October 1955 with the Suzulight; Suzuki’s first compact vehicle, powered by a 360cc two stroke engine.

2010 Suzuki Swift

The company quickly developed its expertise in the manufacture of small vehicles; introducing the Suzulight Carry Pick-up in 1961 and the Fronte 800 City car in 1967. This was followed in 1970 by the introduction of the Jimny, the world’s first compact and lightweight 4x4 which really showed the way forward in off road capability.

The introduction of the Alto in 1979 was the foundation for Suzuki’s success in Japan’s mini vehicle segment as well as in many other countries including India, where over four million are in daily use.

Record high overseas production

In 2009, Suzuki produced 1,479,231 vehicles outside of Japan; a record for the company and a 5.3 per cent increase over 2008. The majority of these vehicles were produced by Maruti Suzuki in India where Suzuki holds a 54 per cent market share of passenger vehicles sold. China also played an important part due to rapidly increasing demand for low cost mini vehicles.

Magyar Suzuki Corporation

In Europe, Magyar Suzuki in Esztergom, Hungary produced 180,000 units in 2009 for Europe and domestic and recently celebrated a 13.48 per cent share of the Hungarian market with sales of 8,110 vehicles. Suzuki remained the domestic market leader for the thirteenth consecutive year in a row, despite a 60 per cent decline in the Hungarian passenger car market.

Magyar Suzuki supply Swift, Splash and SX4 to many markets in Europe including the UK and employs 4,300 people as well as thousands more through its circle of local suppliers.

Domestic sales and production

Demand in Japan for mini vehicles remains very strong with Suzuki enjoying a 32.7 per cent market share of that sector of the market in 2009, representing an increase of 1.1 per cent over 2008. Domestic Suzuki car sales across all segments reached 624,723 units.

Total global car production reached 2,387,533 units in 2009, a slight decrease for the first time in 11 years due to the current global economic climate.

Globally, Suzuki continues to be well known as the ‘small car experts’ and plan to further develop small and flexible engines for even lower emissions and exceptional fuel economy while still reinforcing it’s reputation for customer focused and value products that are fun to drive and inexpensive to own.

[Source : SUZUKI]

Suzuki at The 80th Geneva Motor Show

Suzuki Swift plug-in Hybrid

MILTON KEYNES, UK : February 10, 2010 - At the 80^th Geneva Motor Show starting on 2nd March, Suzuki’s will exhibit its latest hybrid technology concept for the first time in Europe – a Swift with Plug-in Hybrid system.

Swift Plug-in Hybrid is ideal for drivers who travel low mileages every day and is designed to be driven primarily on electric power with its compact 660cc petrol engine used as a back up. It is also equipped with a generator to quickly charge the lithium-ion batteries when capacity level drops. Further recharging when parked is by means of a simple domestic plug socket.

The Swift plug-in Hybrid differs from some other Hybrid vehicles as it relies on its 54Kw (73PS) electric motor to travel distances of up to 20km; resulting in greatly reduced emissions. The type of small cubic capacity petrol engine used for the Swift Hybrid is similar to that fitted to Suzuki’s compact dimension and low tax ‘Kei’ cars in Japan; a sector where Suzuki has much experience and success.

2010 Suzuki Kizashi Sedan

Taking a leap forward into the larger ‘D’ segment; Suzuki will also exhibit the Kizashi Saloon for the first time in Europe. The Kizashi is the new flagship vehicle in the Suzuki range and will be on sale in the Swiss market this year. The Kizashi recently went on sale in Japan and North America and will also be launched in Australia in May.

The Kizashi Sports saloon is powered by a 2.4-litre petrol engine with latest design CVT transmission and intelligent i-AWD four-wheel drive technology as standard equipment.

The Geneva show will also premiere some styling changes to Suzuki’s highly successful three and five door Grand Vitara models with both models now incorporating a redesigned tailgate without spare wheel. The new more stylish shape makes the vehicle more suitable for City driving without compromising the original lifestyle and 4x4 capability of the model – now in its 22nd year and with global sales approaching three million. The 2010 Grand Vitara without rear mounted spare wheel will be on sale in the UK in July.

[Source : Suzuki via NEWSPRESS]

Suzuki adds new engine to SX4 Sedan

2010 Suzuki SX4 Sedan 1.6 VVTi

BENSHEIM, Germany : January 2010 - Since its launch at the Auto Mobil International 2007 (AMI), the SX4 sedan combines elegant exterior with a comfortable interior. Well, the design according to European standards and customer needs family sedan designed revised, without challenging the successful concept of a compact sedan with a stiff chassis, excellent visibility and comfort to make.

New aprons at the front, sides and rear provide a sportier look. At the same time preserves the four-door to its compact and elegant appearance, and its clarity. In the interior, thanks to a new round instruments with integrated digital display and a new operating units, the affinity for the five-door sister model is now even more evident.

The 4.51-meter-long four-door targeted primarily at young families looking for plenty of space and comfort at a good price-performance ratio. For the excellent interior space of the increase in length is in charge of 36 centimeters over the five-door SX4. This increase comes complete benefit the capacity of the boot that does not need the comparison with 515 liters of large sedans to fear. Even more storage volume will be released by folding down the 60:40 split rear seat back the money.

Under the hood was the tried and tested 1.6-liter VVT engine completely overhauled so that it is now characterized by an even higher efficiency and easily meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Drivers and environmental benefit equally: Despite the performance of 79 kW/107 hp to 88 kW/120 HP could be reduced, the combined consumption of 6.7 to 6.3 liters per 100 km (5-speed manual gearbox). CO₂ emissions reduced from 159 to 144 g / km.

As an alternative to the manual 5-speed manual transmission is available for an additional charge an automatic transmission. Everything else - from the climate control on the MP3-compatible CD radio with steering wheel controls and electrically adjustable and heated mirrors up to the keyless entry and starting system "Keyless Start" - is already included in basic price. A high level reached the SX4 also in the field of standard safety equipment, which includes the ESP ®, ABS with electronic brake force distribution, six airbags, and additional rear disc brakes.

Images : 2010 Suzuki SX4 Sedan 1.6 VVTi

[Source : SUZUKI]

Volkswagen to buy 19.9% stake in Suzuki

Volkswagen and Suzuki agreed to establish a comprehensive partnership - from left to right: Detlef Wittig, Executive Vice President, Group Sales and Marketing, Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG, Osamu Suzuki, CEO Suzuki, and Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG

TOKYO/WOLFSBURG : December 9, 2009 - Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and Suzuki Motor Corporation have reached a common understanding to establish a close long-term strategic partnership. A framework agreement has been signed by representatives of both companies today.

Volkswagen and Suzuki agreed to establish a comprehensive partnership - from left to right: Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, and Osamu Suzuki, CEO Suzuki

In terms of global presence and product diversity, the partnership marks an important step towards the future for both Volkswagen and Suzuki. In terms of product portfolio, global distribution and manufacturing capacities, Volkswagen and Suzuki ideally complement each other. The companies plan a joint approach to the growing worldwide demand for more environmentally friendly vehicles. The management of Volkswagen and Suzuki have concluded that the complementary strengths of each company make for a perfect fit in exploiting their respective advantages as well as rising to the challenge of the global market.

In the automotive industry, where globalization and diversification proceed in parallel, both companies will establish a cooperative relationship while respecting each other’s independence as a stand-alone entity. Both parties are focused on achieving synergies in the areas of rapidly growing emerging markets as well as in the development and manufacturing of innovative and environmentally friendly compact cars.

To support a smooth development of this relationship, Volkswagen will purchase 19.9% of Suzuki’s issued shares. The Closing of the transaction is subject to approval of the relevant authorities and is expected in January 2010. Suzuki intends to invest up to one half of the amount received from Volkswagen into shares of Volkswagen. Both companies will form a long-term strategic partnership based on this which will support their successful strategies in these challenging times.

As demand continues to rise for smaller cars and for powertrains with higher fuel efficiency and lower CO2 output, Volkswagen and Suzuki will offer a compelling solution for customers in emerging markets buying a car for the first time and also for customers in advanced economies seeking to lower their CO2 footprint while still enjoying the freedom of transport offered by an exciting range of cars.

[Source : VOLKSWAGEN]

Suzuki starts building automobile plant in Thailand

RAYONG, Thailand : November 25, 2009 - Suzuki Motor Corporation is moving forward with its plans to take part in Thailand’s eco-car project. Suzuki received Thai approval for eco-car production in December 2007. The company put its plans on hold but then got the Thai go-ahead to start building an automobile plant. It will hold a ground-breaking ceremony at the Hemaraj Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate in Rayong Province on 30 November 2009.


Suzuki plans to invest 20 billion yen in construction of an automobile plant that will have facilities for pressing, welding, painting, assembly, and engine production. It plans to start producing eco-cars at the plant in March 2012.

Suzuki is also set to reorganize its Thai automobile sales operations. It currently markets automobiles in Thailand through its local sales subsidiary, Suzuki Automobile (Thailand), but plans to gradually shift sales operations to its local production company, Suzuki Automobile Manufacturing (Thailand).

[Source : SUZUKI]