Suzuki News Index

Suzuki Sales Continue to Shine
4th December, 2008
Suzuki remains on track for a sixth successive record sales year despite some gloom surrounding the automotive market ..... more

GM Sells Equity Stake in Suzuki Motor Corp
18th November, 2008
General Motors Corp. announced overnight it would sell its remaining equity stake in Suzuki Motor Corp., but based on a mutual agreement would continue the implementation and expansion of its business relationships with the company ..... more

Record Local Sales for Suzuki
6th November, 2008
Total Suzuki sales for 2008 are now 19,340, up 6.6 per cent on the 2007 figure, keeping the company on track to achieve its sixth successive record sales year ..... more

Alto to Join Suzuki Australia Line-Up
10th October, 2008
The new Alto is aimed mainly at urban people who want a small car that offers style and enjoyment together with great environmental credentials ..... more

Suzuki Lowers Hot Air Levels In Paris
25th September, 2008
The state-of-the-art vehicle is based on the SX4 hatch, powered by a high-performance fuel cell that emits no pollutants – just water and heat ..... more

New Suzuki Grand Vitara Arrives
10th September, 2008
A new petrol engine line-up headlines the changes, with an all-new 2.4-litre variable valve timing (VVT) four cylinder engine and an all-new 3.2-litre VVT V6 ..... more

Suzuki Broadens SX4 Range
30th July, 2008
The SX4 AWD will now be available in two specification levels – SX4 AWD and SX4 AWD ‘S’ – mirroring the SX4 two-wheel drive range ..... more

Suzuki Trials SX4-FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle On Japanese Roads
9th July, 2008
The SX4-FCV delivers superior running performance by means of a GM-made high-performance fuel cell, a Suzuki-developed 70 MPa hydrogen tank and a light, compact capacitor that recovers energy during brake application and uses it to reduce fuel cell loading during acceleration ..... more

One Million Suzuki Swifts
20th June, 2008
Swift is available from just $15,990 (RRP) and offers a 1.5-litre petrol engine, with either manual or automatic transmission, in the guise of a five-door hatchback ..... more

May Madness a Success for Suzuki
8th June, 2008
A total of 2,287 Suzuki vehicles were sold last month, far surpassing the 1,878 record set in 2007 and lifting Suzuki sales a remarkable 21 per cent ahead of the same time last year ..... more

Sensational Suzuki Deals On Offer
21st May, 2008
Suzuki – one of Australia’s fastest growing car companies – is celebrating its success this weekend with its annual Sensational Suzuki Saturday sales event ..... more

Soaring Suzuki Sales
5th May, 2008
The April sales result continued a remarkable run of 17 straight months of increased sales and confirmed Suzuki Australia’s position as one of the fastest growing brands in the country ..... more

Limited Edition Suzuki Swift Celebrates Rally Success
28th April, 2008
Inspired by Suzuki’s domination of the 2007 Junior World Rally Championship, the limited edition Swift RE2 comes complete with more than $3,000 of extra features ..... more

Suzuki Concept Grabs New York Limelight
26th March, 2008
A production version of this exciting concept car is due to arrive on Australian shores late next year. The Suzuki Kizashi 3 concept car reveals the sports sedan version of a vehicle line-up that will also include a cross-over sports wagon ..... more

Ninety Nine Years of Suzuki Excellence On Show
28th February, 2008
One of Australia’s fastest growing automotive brands will unveil a new stand and some exciting new product at this year’s Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Sensational Value in New Suzuki SUVs
3rd February, 2008
Suzuki has added more to its award-winning SUV line-up with the addition of a Grand Vitara Trekker value pack and by launching one of its most famous nameplates – the Jimny Sierra ..... more

New Suzuki Offers Maximum Muscle with Minimum Consumption
22nd January, 2008
The Grand Vitara turbo-diesel will pack a full complement of safety equipment, including ESP with traction control, six airbags and ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist ..... more

Suzuki to Show Concept for Fifth World Strategic Model in New Delhi
14th December, 2007
Following the launch of its acclaimed fourth world strategic model, the Splash, at the 2007 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, the company is developing the fifth exciting model in its strategy. It will be showing some of the forthcoming model’s design themes at Auto Expo 2008 in New Delhi (9th-17th January, 2008) in the form of the Concept A-Star ..... more

Suzuki at 2007 LA Motor Show
16th November, 2007
Suzuki debuts a surf-themed convertible concept based on the all-new four-door SX4 Sport at the 2007 Los Angeles Motor Show ..... more

Suzuki at SEMA
1st November, 2007
American Suzuki Motor Corp. showcases four spirited and dynamic vehicles at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show, including its never before seen, sport bike inspired SXForce LIVE vehicle ..... more

Diesel Boost for Suzuki Grand Vitara
16th October, 2007
The acclaimed Suzuki Grand Vitara range will receive a welcome boost next year when a turbo-charged diesel version joins the range ..... more

Suzuki sees big future in small cars at Tokyo
11th October, 2007
Riding the crest of a sales boom around the world, Suzuki will have a major presence at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show later this month ..... more

Suzuki Kizashi Concept World Premiere
14th September, 2007
The D-segment initiative which is now being revealed represents the beginning of the third phase of the world strategy. The main objective of this phase is status. The brand has developed to such an extent that it's able to communicate status ..... more

Suzuki Redefines the World of Car Design
30th August, 2007
Suzuki Australia continues to redefine the world of small car design with the launch of the all-new two-wheel drive SX4 sedan and SX4 hatch ..... more

Suzuki SX4 – Price, Performance and Prestige
27th August, 2007
Suzuki Australia has released pricing details of its new SX4 2WD sedan and hatch range, which goes on sale next month ..... more

Suzuki at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
17th August, 2007
Suzuki will present an eye-catching stand with a number of world premieres at the 62nd International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September. The newly developed Splash compact car represents the fourth world strategic model from Suzuki in just three years. Like its predecessors, Swift, Grand Vitara and SX4, Splash is orientated strongly towards the European design style, which continues Suzuki’s worldwide strategy ..... more

More Prestige for Suzuki Grand Vitara
7th August, 2007
Suzuki’s range topping Grand Vitara now boasts additional safety technology - Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) ..... more

Updating The Suzuki Swift
3rd July, 2007
As part of an upgrade of the award-winning Swift range, ESP is now a standard feature on Swift Sport .... more

Sensational Suzuki Saturday Sale is Here!
13th June, 2007
Suzuki is offering extraordinary savings on its entire range of vehicles during the Sensational Suzuki Saturday sale, held from Wednesday 13th June to Saturday 16th June, 2007 ..... more

Suzuki Liana Prepares To Depart
28th May, 2007
The Suzuki Liana will be priced from $17,888 plus on-road costs for a limited time in order to clear stock for the arrival of significant new models later this year ..... more

Suzuki Grand Vitara Trekker Returns
3rd April, 2007
Suzuki Australia has re-launched the exciting Grand Vitara Trekker, adding over $3,000 (RRP) worth of extra value to its popular and value-packed compact SUV ..... more

Suzuki To Expand SX4 Line-Up
12th March, 2007
The SX4 sedan is an additional variant to the SX4 hatchback, the third model in Suzuki's next-generation product line-up and embodies Suzuki's philosophy that a car should be fun to drive, a joy to use and a pleasure to own ..... more

Suzuki Previews Fuel Cells At Melbourne
22nd February, 2007
Its futuristic Ionis concept car is powered by a fuel cell and features sophisticated drive-by-wire control systems in a sleek, futuristic body ..... more

Suzuki SX4 Sedan To Debut In Geneva
21st February, 2007
Suzuki's stand at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show will feature the world debut of the SX4 sedan ..... more

Suzuki 2006 Global Sales Announced
7th February, 2007
Suzuki has released its global sales figures for 2006 with the result being a total of 2.174 million units sold worldwide, an increase of 8% from 2005 ..... more

SX4 Crosses New Boundaries for Suzuki
25th January, 2007
The SX4 is the third model in Suzuki’s worldwide strategy of next generation models and successfully combines the sporty compact car innovation of the Swift and the strong 4WD tradition of the Grand Vitara to provide Suzuki’s first sports cross-over vehicle ..... more

Brisbane To Host Suzuki SX4's Show Debut
16th January, 2007
Suzuki will take centre stage for the Australian launch of its all-new SX4 sports crossover vehicle at the Brisbane Motor Show next month ..... more

Suzuki Sets All Time Sales Record In Australia
15th January, 2007
Suzuki has continued to prove itself as an emerging player in the Australian automotive industry as sales for 2006 set an all time record for the second consecutive year ..... more

Suzuki Grand Vitara Wins Best Buy at North American Consumer Awards
24th November, 2006
The Suzuki Grand Vitara has beaten 20 other compact Sport Utility Vehicle models to win a major consumer award in the United States ..... more

Suzuki Unveils SX4 WRC Concept
27th October, 2006
Suzuki Australia Managing Director, Mr Takeshi Hayasaki, announced the official launch of SX4 in Australia is now scheduled for the first quarter of 2007 ..... more

Suzuki Swift Goes Sporty
27th September, 2006
Suzuki Australia has launched the follow up to the original "pocket rocket" and expanded the current Swift model range, with the unveiling of the new Suzuki Swift Sport ..... more

Suzuki To Expand Production
16th August, 2006
Suzuki has announced that it will add a new manufacturing plant – with a capacity of 240,000 compact vehicles – to its Sagara facility at Makinohara-City, Shizuoka, Japan ..... more

Suzuki Makes A Splash In Paris
14th August, 2006
Suzuki’s exhibit at the 2006 Paris Motor Show (28th September to 15th October) will include the following: the Swift Sport (European Specification) and the Splash concept car ..... more

Suzuki Launches Grand Vitara Prestige
3rd August, 2006
The 'Prestige' is an extension of the Grand Vitara range launched in August 2005 and compliments the existing variants which include the sporty 3 door with 1.6 litre engine and the 5 door variants available with a 2.0L engine or a 2.7litre V6 engine ..... more

Suzuki Grand Vitara Sales Break Record
10th July, 2006
Suzuki vehicles continue to experience unprecedented growth as the popular Japanese manufacturer and its latest model line-up win over Australian motorists ..... more

Suzuki APV Receives Significant Upgrade
12th June, 2006
Suzuki's APV has received an upgrade further contributing to the versatility and appeal of the commercial van, making it an ideal choice for small business ..... more

Suzuki's New Grand Vitara Trekker
8th June, 2006
Suzuki Australia has launched an exciting new limited edition Grand Vitara Trekker, which combines stylish design and the vehicle's all round 4 x 4 performance with an extensive list of features as standard ..... more

Suzuki Motor Corporation Achieves Record High Net Sales
11th May, 2006
For the seventh consecutive year (fiscal April 05 - March 06), Suzuki Motor Corporation has recorded an increase in net sales, to achieve an impressive result of 2,746,453 million yen (approx $32.8 billion AUD) ..... more

Suzuki Australia Announces Dealer Of The Year
9th May, 2006
Suzuki Australia has announced the winners of the Suzuki Australia Automobile Dealer of the Year awards for 2005 ("DOTY" ?) ..... more

All-New Suzuki XL7 Makes World Debut
14th April, 2006
Suzuki debuted the all-new Suzuki XL7 at the 2006 New York Motor Show. With the introduction of the new model, Suzuki is moving forward to the next chapter in its ongoing SUV success story ..... more

World Premiere Of All-New Suzuki XL-7
4th April, 2006
The New York Motor Show (NYIAS) is the venue for the global debut of Suzuki's next head-turning vehicle, the all-new 3.6 litre V6 XL-7 ..... more

GM to Sell 17.4% Equity Stake in Suzuki
7th March, 2006
General Motors Corp announced overnight it would reduce its equity stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. from 20.4 percent to 3.0 percent ..... more

Exceptional Sales for Suzuki
6th March, 2006
Suzuki has proved itself as a major player in the automotive industry, with global sales in 2005 reaching a record 2,010,000 units, a 107% increase on the previous year ..... more

Suzuki To Contest WRC From 2007
1st March, 2006
Suzuki has announced, at the Geneva Motor Show, that it will enter the World Rally Championship (WRC) from August, 2007 onwards ..... more

Suzuki WRC Concept To Debut At Geneva
15th February, 2006
Suzuki's concept for a world rally car will be appearing at the Geneva Motor Show next month. It is based on the new SX4 ..... more

Suzuki Grand Vitara Catches A Wave
20th January, 2006
Suzuki unveiled its Suzuki Wave concept, a specially modified version of the new Suzuki Grand Vitara at the 2006 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Swift Awarded Britain's Car Of The Year
8th December, 2005
In the UK, Car magazine has just named the Suzuki supermini its ‘Car of the Year’ ..... more

Europe's Fiat Sedici 4x4xSuzuki
1st December, 2005
The Fiat Sedici marks a veritable leap in the compact SUV scenario because it is the result of a style and design approach whose distinguishing feature is freedom of choice ..... more

Suzuki Announces New SX4
1st December, 2005
Following the recent success of the new Suzuki Swift and new Grand Vitara, Suzuki Motor Corporation has today announced it will start production of the all new SX4 at their Hungarian plant in December 2005 ..... more

Melbourne's Suzuki Night Markets
25th November, 2005
Suzuki Australia have joined the organisers of Melbourne's Wednesday evening market, in an sponsorship deal earning the car manufacturer naming rights to the 'Suzuki Night Market' ..... more

Suzuki Swift: Awarded RJC 2006 Car of The Year
18th November, 2005
Suzuki's popular compact car, the Swift has taken out top honours at the prestigious Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC), 2006 Car of the Year awards ..... more

Suzuki Swift: A Whole Lot of Fun!!!
14th November, 2005
Suzuki’s popular small car, the Swift has been awarded "Most Fun to Drive" at the annual Japanese Car Of The Year awards for 2005-2006 ..... more

Suzuki Jimny Receives Minor Upgrade
11th October, 2005
Suzuki’s popular 4WD, the Jimny JLX, will receive a minor upgrade, further enhancing the vehicle's appearance ..... more

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