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6 SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
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Alto Eco
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Total overseas automobile production for scal 2011 decreased to 1,782,000 units, 94.6% compared to the previous year.
Worldwide production, including Japan, also decreased to 2,802,000 units, 97.4% compared to the previous year.
Sales of automobiles in overseas markets decreased to 1,964,000 units, 95.6% compared to the previous year, while total
global sales, including Japan, also decreased to 2,560,000 units, 96.9% compared to the previous year.
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Total domestic automobile sales volume in scal 2011 was up 3% year-on-year at 4,753,000 units. It was up year-on-year for
the rst time since scal 2009. Domestic automobile sales fell by 24% year-on-year in the rst half because the Great East
Japan Earthquake caused a supply shortage. They grew by 37% year-on-year in the second half because the revival of eco-
car purchase subsidies revitalized the market.
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Suzuki’s domestic automobile sales volume in scal 2011 was up 1% year-on-year
at 596,000 units. It was up year-on-year for the rst time in six years. Sales
fell sharply in the rst half because of the Great East Japan Earthquake but
picked up in the second half. Suzuki’s sales of minivehicles decreased
by 1% year-on-year to 516,000 units. Minivehicle sales were strong in
the second half owing to the revival of eco-car purchase subsidies,
but they were not strong enough to oset the slowdown of the rst
half. Suzuki’s sales of registered vehicles were up 19% year-on-year at
80,000 units. They were up for the second year in a row. Underlying sup-
port came from the Solio compact passenger car, which continued to sell
well in its second year on the market.
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• In November 2011, Suzuki added a special BLACK&WHITE grade of the Solio to its model lineup. The BLACK&WHITE grade
became the highest-selling Solio oering thanks to the addition of youth-oriented interior and exterior trim to the Solio’s
compact body and roomy cabin. It was a key factor in Suzuki’s strong domestic automobile sales.
• In December 2011, Suzuki launched the Alto Eco mini passenger car. Thanks to fuel-saving technologies developed by Su-
zuki, the Alto Eco gives fuel economy of 30.2km/L in the JC08 test cycle. It is the most fuel-ecient non-
hybrid petrol vehicle in Japan.
• Also in December 2011, Suzuki launched the new Swift Sport
compact car. This model oers greater driving enjoyment
thanks to high performance, a lighter body, and stier
suspension.
• The Wagon R mini passenger car was the
number-one minivehicle model in terms
of number of units sold for the ninth
scal year in a row.
Automobiles
Solio BLACK & WHITE grade