All about Suzuki

Announced on July 18, 2024, Suzuki Motor Thailand recorded sales of 3,791 cars in the first half of 2024, decreasing by around 54% compared with the same period in 2023. The main factor behind this drop was the sluggish economy, resulting in rising household debt and cost of living, directly affected decision of financial institutions in approving loans.

Amid all the challenges, Suzuki is committed to its business in Thailand, running under its vision of “Enhancing the Ability to Compete in the Upcoming Automotive Market”, as announced in early 2024.

From 2025, Suzuki Motor plans to launch at least 4 new models in the Thai market, including HEV and BEV models.

According to the company, it has already recorded cumulative sales of 310,885 cars in Thailand since local operation started.

(From Suzuki Motor Thailand press release dated July 18, 2024)

On July 19, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that it encountered a global IT issue that affected several companies across multiple countries. In response, the company immediately initiated precautionary and remedial measures, leading to a brief halt in its production and dispatch operations. Maruti Suzuki has now resumed its operations and does not anticipate any material impact of this incident on its overall performance.

Based on the Maruti Suzuki India Limited stock exchange notification

Announced on July 17, 2024, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) enlivened the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024 through its booth, with the showcase of eVX electric car concept.

Making its first appearance in Southeast Asia, the eVX is the first electric car concept from the EV world strategic model being promoted by Suzuki. The theme carried by eVX is High-tech x Adventure, which is a combination of high technology with a strong SUV silhouette. This SUV is 4,300 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,600 mm high.

The eVX will be equipped with the latest EV 4WD ALLGRIP drivetrain system, which is an electric car-specific evolution of the system that Suzuki has developed in the past. This electric car concept claims a range of up to 500 km.

At its booth this year, Suzuki displayed 15 car line-ups, including the Grand Vitara with SHVS technology, Suzuki XL7 Hybrid, and Ertiga Hybrid Cruise and GX, etc. Suzuki said Indonesia is its 3rd pillar in the world.

(From Suzuki Indonesia press release dated July 17, 2024 / July 18, 2024)