Suzuki sets new production record
February 2, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Suzuki set itself a new record for global car production last year with a total figure of 2,623,788 units.
With many manufacturers scoring record low figures last year Suzuki actually saw a two per cent increase in production over its 2007 figures with plants outside of Japan contributing to more than 50 per cent of total production for the brand.
The Japanese brand saw a spike in popularity on home soil as consumers sought a cheaper alternative to family motoring with 679,215 units sold in Japan alone.
Export figures fell slightly as the economic downturn took hold.
The Suzuki Wagon R (pictured above) was again Japan’s best selling car, and Suzuki once again was strong in the mini-vehicle market with a 31.6 per cent share. That was almost one per cent up on the 2007 figure.
Suzuki will celebrate its 100th birthday this year. The company was founded in 1909 by Michio Suzuki.
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*****PRIMO!*****
WOW! Did’nt relise that Suzuki where so big and popular, also having the #1 seller in Japan home market, double wow!
Cheers,
F-0
Must be very happy to have production in India, would love to see the break down of build numbers / nation.
Wagon R the best selling car?? Wouldn’t have guessed that.
in japan they love that stuff
Caradvice, idea for a story. features on cool cars that we dont get in australia
Toyota FJ cruiser
scion tC & xB
Toyota chaser
They obviously weren’t car enthusiasts that bought these things if the photo is a hint at what their hot sellers were.