Suzuki: First plug-in hybrid to mark anniversary
GRATULATION In 1981, Suzuki started importing vehicles in Switzerland. Since then, the brand has sold around 180,000 vehicles in this country. Suzuki Automobile Schweiz AG has been part of the Emil Frey Group since July 1, 2004. The brand's compact models are in line with the trend with attractive prices, and thanks to the 4×4 range, the vehicles [...]
The brand's compact models are on trend with attractive prices, and thanks to the 4×4 offering, the vehicles are especially suitable for Switzerland.
And: Suzuki offers hybrid models with all-wheel drive and automatic transmission. A combination that is particularly in demand.
Today, the Japanese have a network of over 220 specialist dealers in Switzerland. Nine of them were already there at the start 40 years ago.
Interesting financing with customer benefits
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Suzuki is offering customers a 0.4 percent preferential lease in 2021. This means you can drive a new Suzuki hybrid (Ignis Compact+) for as little as CHF 119 per month. In addition, there are hybrid special models of the model series Ignis, Swift, SX4 S-Cross and Vitara with customer benefits of up to 1710 francs.
Marine and motorcycle divisions under one roof
Since January 1, 2010, the newly founded Marine Division within Suzuki Automobile Schweiz AG has been responsible for the import of Suzuki outboard engines and works together with 47 marine dealers.
This was joined on February 1, 2020 by the import and distribution of Suzuki motorcycles and scooters, which have been available in Switzerland for almost 60 years. The motorcycle dealer network comprises around 70 specialist dealers and service points.
Milestones of the last 40 years Suzuki Switzerland
- 1981: the LJ80 is the first vehicle in Switzerland and the founder of all-wheel drive history.
- 2005: final breakthrough on the Swiss market with the new Swift.
- 2010: Launch of the Kizashi, the first mid-size sedan in the model range.
- 2010: Takeover of Suzuki Marine import and distribution for Switzerland. This includes Marshall inflatable boats exclusively equipped with Suzuki outboard engines.
- 2016: the first model with hybrid technology is launched in the Suzuki Baleno.
- 2020: first model with plug-in hybrid in the Suzuki Range, the Suzuki Across. Large image and gallery from left.
- 2020: Takeover of Suzuki motorcycle and scooter import and distribution for Switzerland.
Suzuki rider wins Moto GP World Championship
And last but not least: Joan Mir is the first Suzuki rider to win the Moto GP World Championship in 20 years.
In addition, Suzuki Team Ecstar also wins the team classification due to the also very strong performance of the second rider Alex Rins.
The season is rounded off with third place in the constructors' championship.
