ET Auto reported that Suzuki’s global automobile sales will reach 80 million units by the end of August.

New Delhi: Suzuki Motor Corporation has achieved cumulative global sales of 80 million four-wheelers by the end of August 2023. The breakdown of sales is 28.9 million units in Japan and 51.27 million units overseas. The regional breakdown is 36% from Japan, 32.6% from India, 10% from Europe, 13.5% from Asia, and 7.8% from other regions (Latin America, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, etc.). Since the start of mass production for the first time in Japan, Suzuki launched the light vehicle “Suzlite” in October 1955, and has continued to innovate and develop light vehicles, bringing out original products that meet customer needs. The release of the Fronte 800 in 1965 marked the debut of Suzuki’s small car.

Overseas sales began with the export of Suzurite in 1959, and since overseas production of Suzuki’s first four-wheeled vehicle began in Pakistan in 1975, it has actively expanded overseas production bases in India in 1983 and Hungary in 1992. has been expanded. It not only serves as a hub for India’s domestic market, but also plays a role in exporting to Africa and other countries.

Suzuki currently has 15 automobile production bases in 10 countries, including Japan. Suzuki vehicles are used in 184 countries and regions around the world.

The Alto, released in 1979, accounted for 20% of the 80 million units sold. Over the 44 years since its release, the Alto has been loved by customers and has become one of Japan’s most representative minicar models. The Alto, which started out as a Japanese light car, has expanded all over the world, particularly in India, where it has contributed significantly to Suzuki’s sales in that country.

Suzuki will continue to promote manufacturing centered on customers around the world and provide valuable products that meet the needs of each region.

Suzuki President and CEO Toshihiro Suzuki said, “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our many customers for their patronage.The Alto is our top-selling model and has played a very important role in Suzuki’s minicars and in Suzuki’s history.” We will once again return to the basics of “customer-oriented value” and make further efforts to provide value that expresses the core of our manufacturing: “small, small, light, short, and beautiful.” The spirit inherited from our founder. We will continue to provide environmentally friendly products and services that support the daily transportation of customers around the world, and we hope to be a lifestyle partner that is always by your side, like a reliable companion. ”