Strong Start for Suzuki

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA – February 4, 2010: Suzuki has emerged from the gloom of 2010 with a record January sales result.

A total of 1724 Suzukis were sold in January, easily surpassing the record January 2008 figure. That represents an 8.7 per cent increase year on year, and a market share of 2.3 per cent.

Suzuki’s fuel efficient range of light cars and compact SUVs lead the strong result, with Alto recording its best ever month, while Grand Vitara, Jimny Sierra and APV all recorded increased sales.

After being launched just six months ago, Suzuki’s dynamic sub-light car – the Alto - notched 315 sales.

“The new pricing structure makes Alto the best value new car on the market today, with outstanding fuel efficiency, zippy performance and four-star safety levels,” said Suzuki Australia General Manager Tony Devers.

“At just $12,990 driveaway, the top specification Alto GLX, which comes standard with ESP stability control, finally puts maximum safety within reach of all Australian customers.”

Devers said the company was confident of another record sales year in 2010.

“With a full year of Alto sales, the launch of a new SX4 small car with ESP and more powerful, fuel efficient engines and the imminent arrival of the exciting new Kizashi mid-sized car, Suzuki is set to cement its position as one of the country’s most significant automotive marques.”