Suzuki Continues Solid Sales Year

Suzuki continues to build toward a record sales year after another strong result in March.

LAVERTON, AUSTRALIA – Apr 5, 2012: Suzuki sold 2189 vehicles last month, making it one of the best March sales results on record for the company.

“The addition of the critically acclaimed Swift Sport was a major boost for Suzuki and only limited initial supplies stopped us from recording an even better sales figure,” said Suzuki Australia General Manager Tony Devers.

“The pipeline from our Sagara plant is now operating at full capacity and we look forward to record Swift sales in the coming months, particularly with the addition of the automatic version of the hot hatch.

“With improved supplies Grand Vitara, Jimny Sierra and APV are all up through the first quarter.

“SX4 continues to develop traction and will only improve when the updated model arrives in a few months’ time.”

He said the March result was particularly pleasing, given the strong growth in almost all states.

“Every state recorded a month on month increase in March except Tasmania and Queensland.”

Devers said the addition of several new dealerships was also contributing to the company’s optimistic outlook for the year.

“In the past two months we have opened new Suzuki dealerships in Alice Springs, Echuca, Berri, Griffith, Millicent and Goulburn; all regions where Suzuki previously had no representation.

“In addition to the new Barloworld Suzuki dealership in Five Dock and Brighton Suzuki in Melbourne, we are confident our dealer network is developing as a major force in the industry.”