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NDTV
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Suzuki Motorcycle India Reports 8 Percent YoY Growth In June 2025 Sales
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler manufacturing arm of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has registered sales of 95,244 units in June 2025. This translates to a growth of 8 per cent compared to the sales of 88,287 units sold in June 2024. The sales number includes domestic sales of 73,934 units, which shows growth of 4 per cent compared to 71,086 units during the same period in the previous year. Meanwhile, Exports reached 21,310 units, showing an increase of 24 per cent compared to 17,201 units dispatched in June 2024. Also Read: Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid Gets Benefits Of Up To Rs 10,000 Commenting on the performance, Deepak Mutreja, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd., said, "We remain optimistic as our growth continues across both domestic and international markets. Our continued focus on delivering superior riding experience and customer centric approach is driving this performance. We will continue to offer greater value to our customers as we strengthen our presence across markets and gear up for the months ahead." June 2025 also saw the launch of the OBD-2B compliant Suzuki GSX-8R in the Indian market. Along with the middle-weight supersport, the brand also launched the V-Strom 800DE with three new paint scheme options, adding to the existing ones. Apart from these, the big bike portfolio of the brand includes models like the Katana and the Hayabusa. Presently, the brand has motorcycles like V-Strom SX, Gixxer SF 250, Gixxer 250, Gixxer SF, and Gixxer on sale in India. Meanwhile, the range of scooters includes Avenis, Access, and Burgman.
India Today
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Suzuki Motorcycle India records 8% sales growth in June 2025, 95,244 units sold
Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), the Indian subsidiary of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation, has reported total sales of 95,244 units in June 2025, marking an 8% year-on-year growth compared to 88,287 units sold in June company's domestic sales stood at 73,934 units, up 4% from 71,086 units in the same month last year, reflecting sustained demand across urban and semi-urban markets. On the international front, exports saw a robust 24% jump, with 21,310 units shipped compared to 17,201 units in June 2024, highlighting Suzuki's growing global on the company's performance, Deepak Mutreja, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd., said, "We remain optimistic as our growth continues across both domestic and international markets. Our continued focus on delivering superior riding experience and customer centric approach is driving this performance. We will continue to offer greater value to our customers as we strengthen our presence across markets and gear up for the months ahead." Adding to its momentum, Suzuki Motorcycle India expanded its product portfolio in June by launching OBD-2B compliant models of the Suzuki GSX-8R and introducing the V-Strom 800DE in three new colour options, catering to evolving customer preferences and regulatory company's consistent growth reflects its focus on premium offerings, expanding dealership reach, and alignment with evolving emission to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The decade-old Suzuki that trumps EVs
Despite record revenue and operating income in fiscal 2024-25, Suzuki Motor Corporation remains a cautious company. The latest results, with the main numbers equivalent to 35.4 and 3.9 billion euro, prove the wisdom of its always-keep-costs-as-low-as-possible strategy. The decade-old yet still competitive Vitara is but one example. Long lived and all the better for it Kaizen is all through this small SUV. There have been two facelifts, multiple engine changes and evolutions, new transmissions and, mercifully, an interior left mostly alone. The Vitara retains strong appeal thanks to great economy (low weight plus mild and series hybrid powertrains), fair pricing and no nagging electronics. Sure, the ADAS stuff is all there but it keeps quiet. And who wants to be asked five minutes after setting off: 'Time for a break?'. Or harangued constantly for daring to drive in sunglasses. I know people who are avoiding buying a new car due to this stuff. Press a button on either the tailgate, either front door or the ancient looking yet somehow appealing remote and the car unlocks. There is no 'welcome' sound and/or lights show, the driver's seat and steering wheel adjust manually, the door trim shifts slightly when you lower any window and there's a manual parking brake. No key, mind; firing up and shutting off are also done via a button-press. When will we see Suzuki EVs? Everything, including the steering, is the opposite of heavy in the Vitara. Which is very Suzuki. And one of the main reasons why the company has waited so long before creating EVs. And you can set a PR machine on this issue, as Renault Group has done with its fabulous new ad, yet here again is an inconvenient truth, batteries bring much mass (sorry to state one fact: the A390 prototype weighs 2,121 kilos). Plug-in Suzukis are coming but due to India being far and away the vehicles division's number one market (almost as vital as the USA is to Subaru), electric cars have not been a priority. Increasingly they will be. Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) is under constant attack from three main challengers. Recently Mahindra turned the tables on Hyundai and Tata by grabbing and holding on to second place in passenger car sales. Still the Indian-Japanese JV holds some 40 percent of the local market, down from more than half. Yet everything is changing in this now giant market. Gone are the days of outdated Maruti models, and here in Europe we too will increasingly benefit from MSIL's new-tech cars and SUVs. Even now, the Japanese market's Fronx and Jimny Nomade (five-door) are sourced from India. The e Vitara, Suzuki's first global EV, is coming our way too, as is the Urban Cruiser, a rebadged variant for Toyota Motor Europe. Four models for the UK Leveraging the well-known Vitara name could be a masterstroke for what is a small brand in the UK and the region we are part of. Suzuki may be a medium-sized OEM overall but it's only a minor one in Britain. And yet such is the reputation for value, reliability and longevity that resales tend to be strong. After a culling of certain models a while back, there are now only four models available here: Swift, S-Cross, Vitara and Across. The last of those costs almost fifty thousand pounds, a stunning amount for a Suzuki. All others start below thirty grand, or twenty in the Swift's case. Priced from GBP27,299, the cheapest Vitara is £750 less than the entry level S-Cross, with Motion and Ultra trim levels (as well as a production plant) in common. There is no higher model grade with the Hybrid, which means just one variant and pricing a little below the top-spec Mild Hybrid. See below for specifics of each. AGS solely for the Hybrid Facelift number two was announced last year, Suzuki GB terming this its 2025 range. That's also when the Motion and Ultra names were applied to this model. Strictly speaking there is no Vitara automatic. However, the Hybrid has only two pedals, its 'AGS' gearbox being an automated manual. Swapping cogs yourself is an increasingly rare thing in new cars. The shifting in this one is - that word again - light, and a delight. As Suzuki doesn't always give you this many ratios, worthy of mention is that there are six (in every Vitara, manual or AGS). Unusually, reverse is at bottom right and you must raise a collar to select it. What a pleasure and novelty choosing any gear is compared to so many awful auto-selectors. The day after this press tester went back, an XC90 arrived: its P-R-N-D is slow, vague and generally far inferior. As it has been for more than a decade. Why is such basic stuff so hard for some car makers? The tweaks for 2025 Changes for the 2025 Vitara are fairly minor, though at the front it's easy to notice the new headlights, differently shaped foglamps and DRL, plus what looks like a nudge-bar but isn't. The last of these is a small but highly effective visual change, it being merely some dark plastic below the grille. Other updates include specific alloy wheels for Motion and Ultra variants. Each are seventeen inches in diameter and for the top trim they have a chrome-look finish. Almost a convertible Gauges are analogue and all the better for being so, the eyeball-style vents remain a delight to use and the touchscreen is nicely sized at only nine inches in diameter. Plastics are all durable and certain things such as the steering wheel buttons have a satisfying feel to them, not being haptic. Overhead, and the press tester was in Ultra specification, is a metre-long glass roof. This is in fact two panels and they slide to reveal a vast space (well, 56 cm is vast for a car that's only 4.1 m long). It's a terrible shame that the light-coloured and too-thin sunblind is ineffective - a proper black-out one is needed. MHEV has more power than HEV The 48V MHEV which I had temporary custody of has more power than the HEV. With the mild hybrid, a 95 kW (129 PS) and 235 Nm 1.4-litre engine is boosted by a 10 kW (14 PS) and 53 Nm motor. Drive can be to the front or both axles. The stated WLTP average is 53.2 mpg (FWD). The AWD press vehicle returned 52.1 from a mix of city and motorway journeys. Choose the 140V Hybrid instead and you'll get Suzuki's K15C, a naturally aspirated 1.5, also with four cylinders. Outputs are 74 kW (101 PS) plus 24 kW (33 PS) and 60 Nm from the motor. Combined power for what is officially known as the 'Full Hybrid' is 85 kW (116 PS). The 0-62 mph time is 13.5 seconds, 4.0 more than the MHEV. How is it to drive? For a car that's so old the Vitara isn't at all bad to drive. Every mandated safety system is the opposite of intrusive, and sure, it rolls around if you push hard but why would you? Off-road, this has always been a highly capable 4x4 too, though less so as a 4x2. The wheelbase may be on the short side yet the ride is good and the suspension has long travel. If only the steering had better feel. And yet nobody could dislike this vehicle due to its rather wonderful almost timeless appeal. Conclusion Would I buy one? Definitely. For what you pay, there is a terrific amount of value, and compared to almost any EV, oodles of character. I hope Suzuki keeps the updates coming every few years and that production continues for another decade."The decade-old Suzuki that trumps EVs" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. 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India Today
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
2025 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE OBD-2B compliant launched at Rs 10.30 lakh
Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation, has launched the updated 2025 V-Strom 800DE in India. Now compliant with OBD-2B emission norms, the adventure tourer receives fresh new colour options. The updated model is priced at Rs 10,30,000 (ex-showroom) and is available at Suzuki's big bike dealerships across 2025 V-Strom 800DE is now offered in three new colour schemes:Pearl Tech White with blue spoked rimsChampion Yellow No.2, now features black body panels and blue-spoke rims for a bold Sparkle Black with sharp grey and red graphics paired with black rimsadvertisementSpeaking on the launch, Deepak Mutreja, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd., said, 'With the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE now OBD-2B compliant and available in updated colours, we continue to provide adventure-seeking riders with an option that is ready for diverse riding conditions. These updates focus on offering more choice while staying aligned with evolving government norms and rider preferences.' At the heart of the V-Strom 800DE is a 776cc parallel-twin DOHC engine designed to deliver a smooth, tractable performance with a distinctive V-twin-like rumble, thanks to its 270-degree crankshaft. The engine offers linear power delivery across the rev range, making it suitable for both daily commuting and off-road bike features a rigid steel frame for highway stability and agile handling. Its tall ground clearance (220 mm)—the highest in the V-Strom family—long wheelbase, and wide handlebar offer enhanced control on rough terrains. The suspension setup includes Hitachi Astemo (Showa) 220mm long-travel inverted front forks and a hand-adjustable rear mono-shock, ensuring comfort and responsiveness on diverse surfaces. A 21-inch front aluminium wheel and Dunlop TRAILMAX MIXTOUR adventure tyres further strengthen its off-road 2025 V-Strom 800DE also boasts advanced rider aids, including the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.), Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS) with three riding modes, Traction Control System with a special Gravel mode, Bi-directional Quick Shift System, Ride-by-wire Electronic Throttle, Two-mode ABS, Low RPM Assist, and the Suzuki Easy Start System. A 20-litre fuel tank offers extended riding range, enhancing its touring to Auto Today Magazine
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Suzuki halts Swift production amid China rare earth export curbs
Suzuki Motor Corporation has suspended production of its popular Swift subcompact car due to a shortage of critical components linked to China's rare earth export restrictions, according to two sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reports. The move marks the first confirmed impact on a Japanese automaker from Beijing's latest trade policy shift. The automaker had earlier announced a planned production stoppage for the Swift model—excluding the Swift Sport variant—from May 26 to June 6. However, it did not specify the reasons behind the parts shortage at the time. A company spokesperson declined to comment further, while Japanese business daily Nikkei first reported the link to China's export curbs. In a statement released Thursday, Suzuki said it would partially resume production of the Swift at its Sagara plant on June 13, with full operations expected to restart after June 16. The company noted that the "prospect of parts supply is clearer" now. The disruption follows China's April decision to tighten control over exports of rare earths and related magnet materials—critical components in the production of electric motors, electronics, and other high-tech devices. The move has reverberated across global supply chains, affecting industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to semiconductors and defense. Several European auto parts manufacturers have also reported suspensions in output, while Mercedes-Benz is actively exploring measures to mitigate the risk of rare earth shortages. Suzuki's suspension highlights the growing vulnerability of global manufacturing sectors to geopolitical tensions and resource dependencies, as nations increasingly seek to secure critical supply chains amid strategic competition.
