Suzuki 2015 Annual Report Download - page 18

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World Premiere of Concept Models iK-2 and iM-4 at the
Geneva Motor Show
World premiere was made for two concept models, the iK-2 compact
hatchback and the iM-4 mini 4x4 at the 85th Geneva International Motor
Show held in Switzerland. New environmental technologies from Suzuki
were introduced, these are a new-generation platform; the BOOSTERJET, a
new downsized direct-injection turbo gasoline engine; and the SHVS mild
hybrid system. Suzuki plans to launch production model based on the iK-2
in Europe early 2016. Work is underway on developing a production model
of the iM-4 as well.
iK-2 iM-4
March 2015
February 2015
Launch of SX4 S-CROSS in Japan
SX4 S-CROSS is a model produced by a Hungarian subsidiary, Magyar
Suzuki, and imported to Japan by Suzuki. It realizes excellent drivability
and stability in various driving scenes through the adoption of new 4WD
system ALLGRIP, and can be used
in a wide range of usage from daily
use to outdoors. Production of the
SX4 S-CROSS started from August
2013 by Magyar Suzuki and they are
exported throughout Europe, as well
as to areas including Latin America,
Oceania, and Africa. Its production
also began in China from December
2013 by a joint venture, Chongqing
Changan Suzuki Automobile.
Comprehensively Enhanced Versions of the Every and
Every Wagon
Suzuki launched comprehensively enhanced versions of the Every (a one-
box commercial minivan) and Every Wagon (a one-box mini passenger ve-
hicle). These models each oer even greater roominess, fuel eciency, and
user-friendliness. The Every is valuable for work owing to abundant storage
space and outstanding ease of loading and unloading. The Every Wagon ad-
ditionally incorporates a comprehensive range of comfort-enhancing items
that help users enjoy leisure activities. Plus, each model has advanced safety
technologies including the rst collision-mitigating brakes in its class*.
*Every : one-box minivan class; Every Wagon: one-box miniwagon class
Winning of 13 Bike-of-the-Year Awards in India by GIXXER
Bike-of-the-year awards in 13 categories that are presented by maga-
zines and TV stations in India went to the sportbike GIXXER, which is be-
ing produced and distributed by an Indian subsidiary, Suzuki Motorcycle
India. GIXXER has been earning high appraisal in India for its cutting-edge
sporty design, superior fuel
eciency, and strong accel-
eration. Suzuki will continue
its eort to expand the sales
of sportbikes in the growing
Indian motorcycle market.
Launch of Address 110 Scooter
Suzuki launched the Address 110 scooter, which combines a light, rider-
friendly frame with superior performance and fuel economy. An Indo-
nesian subsidiary named PT. Suzuki Indomobil Motor is producing the
Address 110 as a global small scooter, marketing it in Indonesia and ex-
porting it to Japan, ASEAN coun-
tries, Europe, and Oceania. Suzuki
is promoting this model as an
aordable new choice for riders
who want to step up from 50cm3
scooters and for those who al-
ready ride scooters with displace-
ments of 51cm3 to 125cm3.
VITARA Rolls O the Line in Hungary
Ceremony for the all-new SUV VITARA was held as it rolled o the produc-
tion line of a Hungarian subsidiary, Magyar Suzuki. The ceremony wel-
comed guests including Dr. Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, and
Junicihi Kosuge, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Hungary.
Osamu Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation attended
the ceremony. The all-new SUV VITARA will be delivered from Magyar Su-
zuki as a world strategic compact SUV, not only to European countries but
also several new markets, and is planned to be produced 70,000 units in
its rst year of manufacturing.
Dr. Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary (right) and Osamu Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Suzuki
Motor Corporation (left)
Note: The Every Wagon in the photo contains props for illustrative purposes.