Suzuki Surpasses 8 Crore Unit Global Sales Milestone, Over 2.6 Crore Vehicles Sold in India

As of the end of August 2023, Suzuki Motor Corporation has crossed the cumulative sales milestone of 8 crore (80 million) passenger vehicles across the globe. The company sold more than 2.6 crore units in India denoting a market share of 32.6 per cent, while Japan emerged as the largest market for Suzuki with about 36 per cent of vehicles dispatched. Total sales in Japan stood at 2.89 crore units, while the rest of the world (including India) made up about 5.27 crore units. Additionally, Suzuki reported sales to Asian, European, and Other markets (Latin America, Oceania, Middle East, Africa, etc.), which accounted for 13.5 per cent, 10 per cent, and 7.8 per cent, respectively. Suzuki says that its top sellers, including the Alto series, WagonR series, Swift series, Every series, Carry series, Vitara series, and Jimny series, were instrumental in making significant contributions to the 80 million global sales milestone.

Of 8 crore units, the Alto accounted for 20 per cent of total sales. Since its launch in 1979, it has had a loyal customer base, particularly in India where it has been one of the country's longtime best-selling hatchbacks. 

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It All Began With Suzulight

Launched in October 1955, Japan's first mass-production mini vehicle – the Suzulight – marked the beginning of Suzuki's involvement in the passenger car category. Since then, the brand has continuously adapted its product lines to changing customer needs and preferences. Plus, Suzuki also forayed into the compact vehicle segment with the Fronte 800, which made its debut in 1965.   

Overseas sales began in 1959 with the export of the Suzulight. Suzuki's first overseas automobile production started in Pakistan in the year 1975. Since then, the brand has expanded its production bases worldwide, which include the establishment of plants in India in 1983 and Hungary in 1992. As of now, Suzuki Motor Corporation has 15 automobile production facilities in 10 countries, including Japan. And about 184 countries and regions across the world favour Suzuki automobiles. 

Suzuki Sales Performance: What the Company Said? 

Speaking about the sales performance, Toshihiro Suzuki, President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, said, "We are grateful to be favoured by such many customers. Alto is our top-selling model, and it has played a very significant role in Suzuki’s mini-vehicle segment as well as in the history of the company itself. We will make further efforts to provide value that expresses our manufacturing core of “Sho, Sho, Kei, Tan, Bi (Smaller, Fewer, Lighter, Shorter, Beauty)” by standing once again on the origin of “customer-focused value”, a spirit which has been passed on from our founder. We will continue providing eco-friendly products and services that support the daily transportation of customers throughout the world and are always beside to become a reliable, buddy-like lifestyle partner."

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV Clocks 1 Lakh Domestic Sales Milestone

Within a year of its India launch on September 26 last year, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV surpassed the 1 lakh unit sales milestone. Besides, it is also the first compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki to be offered with strong hybrid technology, all-wheel drive, and CNG versions, catering to a diverse range of customers. With a starting price of Rs 10.70 lakh, the Grand Vitara is available in five variants. The top-spec SUV variant, which features strong hybrid technology, costs Rs 19.99 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.