Suzuki is one of the smallest car manufacturers in the world.. But don't be fooled by its size as its engineering capacity is one of the most advanced in the automotive sector. In fact, it is one of the most powerful in markets as tough and competitive as India and much of Asia and Oceania. And not only that, because in the business of motorcycles and motors for boats and outboards, it is, together with Honda, one of the great global brands...
With everything, Suzuki is no stranger to the problems posed by reducing CO2 emissions. And for this, those responsible have spent years working on the transition towards total electrification. For this they have signed collaboration agreements with exclusive partners such as Toyota. But also, also work on their own technology and we had the proof in the eXV Concept that we presented to you days ago. And this model is only the first preview. Eye…
Suzuki wants to bring 5 electric models to Europe by 2030 and among them would be the new Jimny…
Yes, because these days they have presented their strategic plans for 2030. If you take a look at the documents they have published, you can understand what their objective is: fully electrify your range. In addition, they will do so by following a plan that, to date, has worked very well for them: segmenting their models by market. Hence the plan is focused on three very clear geographical areas: Europe, India and its home market, Japan.
En Europe Suzuki's new product line is clear: will launch 5 new electric models until 2030. And the most interesting thing is not that, but that what we all believe is a "battery-powered" Jimny appears in the photo. For now it is not known what its first electric model will be in the Old Continent, but it is known that it will be available to sell in 2024. In short: by 2030 they expect 80% of their sales to be electric and 20% to models hybrids.
In Japan, Suzuki's plan is more ambitious: 6 electric by 2030. If we look at the silhouettes of the models that it plans to launch, we see that there are smaller models than those destined for Europe. And not only that, it seems that The electric Jimny would not be among these novelties. Of course, there will be several kei cars as well as SUV's of various types. The objective: That by 2030 electric vehicles cover 20% of their total sales and hybrids 80%.
Finally there is the India, the third major market in which Suzuki sells cars. The plan for 2030 is the same as Japan's: 6 electric models by 2030. Overall, the product line is similar to the previous areas, except for the sales mix. Yes, because they expect 60% of their total sales to be from ICE thermal engines (CNG, biogas, ethanol, gasoline or diesel...). 25% would be for hybrids and finally, 15% for electric ones.
With everything, although Europe will receive one less novelty, its impact is expected to be greater. So you have to be very careful...
Source - Global Suzuki - Suzuki – Brief on Suzuki's Growth Strategy for FY2030
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- Plazas 2
- Power 102 cv
- Consumer goods 7,7 l / 100km
- Assessment 4,8