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Suzuki

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Suzuki Motor Corporation (スズキ株式会社) TYO: 7269 is a Japanese manufacturing company producing a range of small automobiles (especially Keicars), a full range of motorcycles, outboard motors, and a variety of other small combustion-powered engine products. It has main production facilities located in 22 countries and areas around the world.

History

The company started out as Suzuki Loom Works in 1909. It was founded in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture Japan, by Michio Suzuki.

In 1952 it created the motorized bicycle, called Power Free, which featured a 2x36cc engine. This bike was popular, so in 1954 it introduced a second bicycle.

In 1954 the company's name changed to Suzuki Motor Corporation. In 1955 Suzuki introduced its first mass-produced car, the Suzulight.

During the 1970s, the models Suzuki Fronte (in different variations such as the 360 or the Viola) and Suzuki Jimny were produced.

American Suzuki Co. History

In 1985, Suzuki made an agreement with General Motors to meet the increasing demand for small cars and the Chevrolet Sprint (Suzuki Cultus in Japan) was introduced in the United States.

2004 Suzuki XL-7

Also in 1985 (for the 1986 model year), the Samurai (a small off-roader; also known variously as the Jimny, Sierra and SJ410/SJ413 outside the US) was the first car introduced to the United States by the newly created American Suzuki Corp. No other Japanese company sold more cars in the United States in its first year than Suzuki. It was successful until Consumer Reports reportedly forced the Samurai to roll over in a 1988 test. Both companies spent over a decade in court debating this issue with no winner.

In 1989, American Suzuki introduced the Swift and a new small SUV called the Sidekick. The Swift and Sidekick were cousins to GM's Geo Metro and Geo Tracker and were mostly produced in Ingersoll, Canada by Suzuki and GM's joint venture, CAMI.

In 1995 American Suzuki introduced the Esteem and redesigned the Swift. Worldwide Suzuki production reached more than 975,000 cars this year. In 1996, American Suzuki released the X-90 to replace the Samurai. The Sidekick was replaced by the Vitara and the Grand Vitara for 1999.

After 2001, the Swift (by then the most inexpensive car in America) had left the Suzuki lineup. The Esteem also left, to be replaced with the Aerio for 2002. Suzuki was now down from two SUVs to one, and two cars to one.

In 2004, General Motors rebadged two Daewoo cars with the Suzuki name: the compact Forenza (Daewoo Nubira/Daewoo Lacetti) and the midsize Verona (Daewoo Magnus, formerly the Daewoo Leganza). The Forenza gained wagon and hatchback body styles for 2005, with the hatchback sold under the Reno name. Suzuki also introduced a redesigned Grand Vitara as a 2006 model.

OEM deals

Beginning with the Chevrolet Sprint, Suzuki has built cars for other manufacturers. In Europe, the main rebadged Suzuki is the Subaru Justy and G3X Justy, which has been a version of its Swift and, more recently, its Ignis. Most of Mazda's (and Autozam's) smallest vehicles are made by Suzuki, as is the Nissan Moco. Suzuki's Samurai/Sierra was also known as the Holden Drover between 1985 and 1987. The Chevrolet Cruze and Holden Cruze are also on Suzuki platforms—again the Ignis's but with a Holden-designed body. The Geo and Chevrolet Tracker were Suzuki Vitaras by another name.

Cars

Suzuki badge on 1999 Jimny
  • Aerio/Liana - subcompact car
  • Alto a Keicar
  • Baleno
  • Cappuccino also a Keicar
  • Cervo/Whizzkid
  • Forenza - sedan from GM Daewoo
  • Fun - a restyling of the Opel Corsa
  • Grand Vitara - SUV
  • Ignis
  • Jimny - SUV
  • Margalla - In Pakistan only. Named after Margalla Hills of Islamabad
  • Mehran - In Pakistan only. Named after the nickname of Pakistan's province Sindh
  • Reno - compact car from GM Daewoo
  • Samurai/Sierra
  • Swift
  • SX4
  • Suzuki Twin a hybrid keicar
  • Verona - sedan from GM Daewoo
  • Vitara/Sidekick- SUV
  • Wagon R
  • X-90 - SUV
  • XL-7 - SUV

Vans

  • Carry
  • Supercarry

Motorcycles

2002 Suzuki FXR150

Suzuki started manufacturing motorcycles in 1952, the first models being motorized bicycles. During the 1950's, 1960's and the better part of 1970's, the company manufactured motorcycles with two-stroke engines only, the biggest two-stroke model being the water-cooled triple-cylinder GT750. However, it wasn't until 1976 when Suzuki introduced its first motorcycle with a four-stroke engine, the GS400 and GS750. Since then, Suzuki has established a reputation as a manufacturer of well-engineered sport motorcycles.

Also see: Suzuki Motorcycle/Scooter Naming Conventions

Street

  • GS Series
  • GSX Series
  • GSX-R Series
  • Bandit (GSF) Series
  • DL 650 VStrom
  • VZ 800 Marauder
  • VL 800 Volusia
  • VX 800
  • SV650(S)
  • SV1000(S)
  • RG150/RGV150
  • FXR150
  • GSX1100S-SZ, GSX750S-SF & GSX650 Katana
  • DL 1000 V-Strom
  • GSX-1300R Hayabusa
  • Boulevard S50
  • Suzuki VS 600/750/1400 Intruder
  • Suzuki GV700/GV1200 Madura (85,86 only)
  • AN Burgman Series - Scooters

Motocross / Off Road

  • RM Series - Two stroke
  • RM-Z Series - Four stroke
  • DR-Z Series - Four stroke

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

  • Suzuki KingQuad 700
  • Suzuki TwinPeaks 700
  • Suzuki Vinson 500
  • Suzuki Eiger 400
  • Suzuki Ozark 250

Other

  • List of Suzuki engines

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Also see: Suzuki Motorcycle/Scooter Naming Conventions. Other use of Tiffany:. Since then, Suzuki has established a reputation as a manufacturer of well-engineered sport motorcycles. Tiffany is associated with a famous jewelry maker:. However, it wasn't until 1976 when Suzuki introduced its first motorcycle with a four-stroke engine, the GS400 and GS750. Tiffany is the name of the following:. During the 1950's, 1960's and the better part of 1970's, the company manufactured motorcycles with two-stroke engines only, the biggest two-stroke model being the water-cooled triple-cylinder GT750. The Tiffany Network is sometimes used to refer to the CBS Television network.

Suzuki started manufacturing motorcycles in 1952, the first models being motorized bicycles. The book Breakfast at Tiffany's, by Truman Capote, or the movie based on the book, released by Paramount Pictures in 1961, or the song "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by Deep Blue Something which refers to the movie. The Geo and Chevrolet Tracker were Suzuki Vitaras by another name. Louis Comfort Tiffany, a jewelry designer and son of Charles Lewis Tiffany. The Chevrolet Cruze and Holden Cruze are also on Suzuki platforms—again the Ignis's but with a Holden-designed body. Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of Tiffany & Co. Suzuki's Samurai/Sierra was also known as the Holden Drover between 1985 and 1987. Tiffany & Co., a silver and jewelry firm, known mainly as Tiffany's.

Most of Mazda's (and Autozam's) smallest vehicles are made by Suzuki, as is the Nissan Moco. Tiffany is the name of a cat breed. In Europe, the main rebadged Suzuki is the Subaru Justy and G3X Justy, which has been a version of its Swift and, more recently, its Ignis. Her first album was also called Tiffany. Beginning with the Chevrolet Sprint, Suzuki has built cars for other manufacturers. Tiffany is the stage name of Tiffany Darwish, an American pop singer known for hit songs in the 1980s like "I Think We're Alone Now" and "Could've Been". Suzuki also introduced a redesigned Grand Vitara as a 2006 model. Tiffany is a town in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States.

The Forenza gained wagon and hatchback body styles for 2005, with the hatchback sold under the Reno name. In 2004, General Motors rebadged two Daewoo cars with the Suzuki name: the compact Forenza (Daewoo Nubira/Daewoo Lacetti) and the midsize Verona (Daewoo Magnus, formerly the Daewoo Leganza). Suzuki was now down from two SUVs to one, and two cars to one. The Esteem also left, to be replaced with the Aerio for 2002.

After 2001, the Swift (by then the most inexpensive car in America) had left the Suzuki lineup. The Sidekick was replaced by the Vitara and the Grand Vitara for 1999. In 1996, American Suzuki released the X-90 to replace the Samurai. Worldwide Suzuki production reached more than 975,000 cars this year.

In 1995 American Suzuki introduced the Esteem and redesigned the Swift. The Swift and Sidekick were cousins to GM's Geo Metro and Geo Tracker and were mostly produced in Ingersoll, Canada by Suzuki and GM's joint venture, CAMI. In 1989, American Suzuki introduced the Swift and a new small SUV called the Sidekick. Both companies spent over a decade in court debating this issue with no winner.

It was successful until Consumer Reports reportedly forced the Samurai to roll over in a 1988 test. No other Japanese company sold more cars in the United States in its first year than Suzuki. Also in 1985 (for the 1986 model year), the Samurai (a small off-roader; also known variously as the Jimny, Sierra and SJ410/SJ413 outside the US) was the first car introduced to the United States by the newly created American Suzuki Corp. In 1985, Suzuki made an agreement with General Motors to meet the increasing demand for small cars and the Chevrolet Sprint (Suzuki Cultus in Japan) was introduced in the United States.

During the 1970s, the models Suzuki Fronte (in different variations such as the 360 or the Viola) and Suzuki Jimny were produced. In 1955 Suzuki introduced its first mass-produced car, the Suzulight. In 1954 the company's name changed to Suzuki Motor Corporation. This bike was popular, so in 1954 it introduced a second bicycle.

In 1952 it created the motorized bicycle, called Power Free, which featured a 2x36cc engine. It was founded in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture Japan, by Michio Suzuki. The company started out as Suzuki Loom Works in 1909. .

It has main production facilities located in 22 countries and areas around the world. Suzuki Motor Corporation (スズキ株式会社) TYO: 7269 is a Japanese manufacturing company producing a range of small automobiles (especially Keicars), a full range of motorcycles, outboard motors, and a variety of other small combustion-powered engine products. List of Suzuki engines. Suzuki Ozark 250.

Suzuki Eiger 400. Suzuki Vinson 500. Suzuki TwinPeaks 700. Suzuki KingQuad 700.

DR-Z Series - Four stroke. RM-Z Series - Four stroke. RM Series - Two stroke. AN Burgman Series - Scooters.

Suzuki GV700/GV1200 Madura (85,86 only). Suzuki VS 600/750/1400 Intruder. Boulevard S50. GSX-1300R Hayabusa.

DL 1000 V-Strom. GSX1100S-SZ, GSX750S-SF & GSX650 Katana. FXR150. RG150/RGV150.

SV1000(S). SV650(S). VX 800. VL 800 Volusia.

VZ 800 Marauder. DL 650 VStrom. Bandit (GSF) Series. GSX-R Series.

GSX Series. GS Series. Supercarry. Carry.

XL-7 - SUV. X-90 - SUV. Wagon R. Vitara/Sidekick- SUV.

Verona - sedan from GM Daewoo. Suzuki Twin a hybrid keicar. SX4. Swift.

Samurai/Sierra. Reno - compact car from GM Daewoo. Named after the nickname of Pakistan's province Sindh. Mehran - In Pakistan only.

Named after Margalla Hills of Islamabad. Margalla - In Pakistan only. Jimny - SUV. Ignis.

Grand Vitara - SUV. Fun - a restyling of the Opel Corsa. Forenza - sedan from GM Daewoo. Cervo/Whizzkid.

Cappuccino also a Keicar. Baleno. Alto a Keicar. Aerio/Liana - subcompact car.