May
15

Suzuki Continues to Gain as Sales Increase

The automotive industry is a fickle entity with many auto manufacturers gaining financially and many losing.  It’s fiercely competitive, so when an automaker is successful and their revenue continues to climb, it’s a sign that they are extremely good at what they do – make excellent vehicles.

This fiscal year, Suzuki’s Japanese domestic market achieved its highest-ever net sales with 986.8 billion yen on recovering in the second half of the year from the slump in sales in the first half caused by the earthquake.  Operating income increased by 12.4 billion yen to 119.3 billion yen year-on-year and ordinary income increased by 8.1 billion yen to 130.6 billion yen year-on-year.  Basically, Suzuki has been doing everything right and is reaping the rewards.

Currently, Suzuki has a vehicle to choose from in almost every US car segment.  Sedans, SUV crossovers, SUVs and the popular SUV truck -the Equator. Suzuki vehicles have proven to be the best value brand in the US.  If you are looking to get the most for your buck, contact Jeremy Franklin Suzuki.

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May
09

Suzuki Plans to Replace the Alto In India

As the Suzuki Motor Company continues to grow more popular in the US, it’s not ignoring its ventures in other parts of the country.  As part of its continuing ambition to be one of the best-selling vehicles in parts of Asia, Suzuki has decided to replace their best-selling car in India, the Suzuki Alto, with something fresh and better.

The new car will be developed on the existing platform of the Alto and will share the same 800-cubic-centimeter gasoline engine which now graces the Alto.  Although the Suzuki design team will be using the same platform and engine as the current Alto, they plan on making a completely new car.  Something new that will appeal to the folks in India.

Indian automakers are currently seeing a decline in demand for gasoline-powered vehicles, though demand for diesel-run cars is rising faster because the fuel is about 40% cheaper than gasoline.

To find out more about the Suzuki company, or to take a look at any Suzuki vehicle, contact Jeremy Franklin Suzuki.

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Apr
30

Suzuki Aims to be Top Seller in Two-Wheelers

After making made large strides in the Indian passenger-car segment, Suzuki Motor Company is planning to duplicate this success in the fast-growing Indian two-wheeler market, and aims to be a top-seller.

Suzuki operates in India through its fully-owned subsidiary called Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Ltd and plans to start its second two-wheeler plant in Haryana.  They then plan to bring the capacity to around two million units by 2016.  The growth would help Suzuki Motorcycle India, like its sister company Maruti Suzuki India, which dominates the class with a whopping 38% market share.

Atul Gupta, VP for sales and marketing at Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Ltd, told media, “India will be the next major market for expansion for Suzuki’s two-wheeler business. We aim to become a major player in India just like the passenger-car business and launch an array of value-added products coupled with a widespread distribution network.”

To learn more about the Suzuki company or to take a look at any Suzuki vehicle, contact Jeremy Franklin Suzuki.

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Apr
29

Suzuki at the Beijing Auto Show

During the 2012 Beijing International Auto Show, Suzuki Motor Cooperation is pairing their exhibit with joint venture company Chongqing Changan Suzuki Auto.  Together, they will be showing two concept cars, the G70 and Swift Rang Extender.  The companies will also be showing ten of their current marketed models from around the world.

The G70 is an innovative ultra-low fuel consumption vehicle with optimal weight saving and aerodynamic technology.  The Swift Range Extender is intended for day to day use and is powered by battery.  This car is meant to go on shorter trips around town that usually take up unnecessary gas.  If you’re looking for the car to take you on a long trip, the G70 is the right one.

The Chongqing Changan Suziki Auto Company has the Chinese market well in hand with continuing growth sales.  Last year, the Suzuki brand sold in record numbers equaling around 300,000 unites.  To make sure they have enough product for the demand, the auto manufacturer will be expanding it production capacity to hold 500,000 units.

To find out more about the future of Suzuki vehicles, or to take a look at any current Suzuki, contact Jeremy Franklin Suzuki.

 

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Apr
16

Suzuki Sales on the Rise

American Suzuki Motor Corp. was happy to announce that sales in the U.S. rose 5 percent from a year ago as demand increased for its SX4 lineup.  Suzuki sold 2,631 vehicles in the United States last month, up from 2,497 in March 2011.  The top-seller was the SX4 sport sedan whose crossover and hatchback sales rose 28 percent to 1,368 in March from 1,070 in March 2011.

Suzuki offers the most affordable AWD lineup available in the U.S. and maintains a versatile array of vehicles, including the spirited SX4 Sport sedan, multipurpose five-door SX4 Crossover, SX4 SportBack hot hatch, refined Grand Vitara compact SUV, award-winning Equator pickup truck and performance-oriented Kizashi Sport. Every vehicle in the line provides Suzuki’s standout virtues of durability, leading-edge style and high-content at a competitive price. All 2012 Suzuki automobiles are backed by America’s #1 Warranty: a 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty.

To learn more about the Suzuki company or to take a look at any Suzuki vehicle, contact Jeremy Franklin Suzuki.

 

 

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Apr
15

Suzuki Vehicles to Integrate Pandora Music

During the New York International Auto Show, which happened last week, Pandora announced that Suzuki plans to integrate the Pandora radio system into their vehicles’ radios.  Inside most of the 2013 model vehicles, Pandora will be available via a Garmin unit that will be factory-installed.  Connectivity will be made possible through an iPhone which connects to the integrated Pandora system, a system which will have all the usual Pandora functions such as track skipping and the thumbs up/down rating system.  This way, drivers can enjoy their personalized radio stations when they leave their homes.

“Pandora offers a unique radio experience so we’re pleased to enable their offering for consumers who choose the Garmin infotainment system for Suzuki vehicles,” said Matt Munn, director of  automotive original equipment manufacturing for Garmin. “Our built-in voice command technology makes it easy for drivers to control Pandora’s features from the in-dash radio of their vehicle.”

To learn about Suzuki or to take a look at Suzuki vehicles, contact Jeremy Franklin Suzuki.

 

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Mar
31

Grand Vitara Ultimate Adventure Edition

Suzuki has released an impressive Ultimate Adventure Edition of their 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara and reviewers are impressed with its simplicity and tons of standards.  Along with its on-board navigation system, the Suzuki Grand Vitara Ultimate Adventure Edition features black chrome-finished 18-inch alloy wheels, water resistant two-tone heated seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, and integrated outside turn and fog lamps at a special value oriented price.

Reviewers at Autoweek were impressed with the amount of standard equipment you get with the price of the this ultimate adventure vehicle.  They mentioned the automatic climate control and illuminated steering-wheel audio controls as a big plus.  One of the reviewers loved the amount of space in the vehicle and the 4WD.

During one reviewers experience, a snowstorm hit and he was able to test the ultimate adventure vehicle in snow, ice and mucked up roads.  In his article, he said, “It did a fine a job handling the snow/ice mixture that mucked up the roads. It felt surefooted rolling down the expressway.”

To take one for a drive, contact Jeremy Franklin Suzuki.

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Mar
29

Suzuki to Increase Fleet Sales

If you’re unfamiliar with the term ‘fleet car’, it refers to one vehicle that is part of a whole fleet of the same vehicle.  Companies that purchase an entire fleet of cars, or a bulk amount, are car rental companies or companies that require many of one type of vehicle for their business.  For example, if your town is looking to start its own taxi service, it would by a fleet of Suzuki Kizashis to save money from buying bulk and to get the best value for the money.

Suzuki is looking increase there almost non-existent fleet sales.  Fleet sales will up the amount of sales for a company, but can lower the overall value of the vehicle after a few years since it puts many of that type of car into the market.  Suzuki, a somewhat new brand that has excellent vehicles is looking to expand their customer base and overall consumer awareness.

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Mar
16

The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Suzuki took their Sidekick compact SUV and chose to make a better version.  Originally, this is what the Grand Vitara was meant to be – a better version of the Sidekick.  This started a trend in the compact SUV segment, a segment that gets bigger every year, yet it seems not better than the Vitara.  The Vitara holds onto what SUVs were originally meant for and have more built-in hauling and off-roading capabilities in their basic model than other compact SUVs like the CR-V, RAV4 or Escape.

The Grand Vitara has a great balance of performance and practicality.  It wasn’t given a flashy design so that the focus can go to the things that count towards driveability.  There’s plenty of cargo room and new technological features like Hill Hold Control and Hill Descent Control which can electronically aid stability.  With its 2.4 liter engine, the Grand Vitara still manages to get 26 MPG capabilities on the highway.

For more information about the Suzuki Grand Vitara, contact Jeremy Franklin Suzuki.

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Mar
10

Suzuki Presents Swift Range Extender and G70

Suzuki first presented their Range Extender Concept in 2010 at the Geneva Auto Show but have since done some improvements as technology has become more advanced.  They brought their updated Swift Range Extender to the 2012 Geneva Auto Show which is happening right now in Switzerland.  The G70 concept, which Suzuki has originally named the REGINA Concept, was also in attendance and grabbed a lot of media attention.

In the two years since we’ve seen the Range Extender the battery driving range has been lengthened to 18 miles.  Its powered by a small three cylinder hybrid engine connected to the lightweight and compact lithium-ion battery pack.

The G70 has automotive experts impressed by the 70g emissions without a range-extending battery.  It’s helped along with the auto Stop Start, regenerative breaking and turbo-charged direct injection fuel block with a CVT gearbox.  Suzuki designers gave the G70 what they call a ‘premium casual’ style.

To find out more about Suzuki vehicles, contact Jeremy Franklin Suzuki.

 

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