Suzuki

For other uses, see Suzuki (disambiguation).

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. There are also other vivariums related to a terrarium, for example a paludarium or a riparium. Since then, Suzuki has established a reputation as a manufacturer of well-engineered sport motorcycles. There are various forms of terraria, including:. However, it wasn't until 1976 when Suzuki introduced its first motorcycle with a four-stroke engine, the GS400 and GS750.
. 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. Many kinds of plants are suitable for a terrarium, including bromeliads, African Violets and Crassulaceae.

Suzuki started manufacturing motorcycles in 1952, the first models being motorized bicycles. Animals commonly held in terrarium include reptiles, amphibians, insects, spiders, and scorpions. The Geo and Chevrolet Tracker were Suzuki Vitaras by another name.
. The Chevrolet Cruze and Holden Cruze are also on Suzuki platforms—again the Ignis's but with a Holden-designed body. The traditional method consists of placing a fan at a low level and another at a high level, thus allowing air circulation. Suzuki's Samurai/Sierra was also known as the Holden Drover between 1985 and 1987. Ventilation is important for the renewal of the air but also to avoid the stagnation of humid and vitiated air, favourable of the development of moulds and bacteria (especially in wet and hot terrariums).

Most of Mazda's (and Autozam's) smallest vehicles are made by Suzuki, as is the Nissan Moco. In the case of some animals, a frontal opening is preferable because accessing by the top recalls to these species the arrival of a predator, and generates some stress. 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. Access inside terrarium is necessary for maintenance, to take care of the plants and animals, or addition and withdrawal of food. Beginning with the Chevrolet Sprint, Suzuki has built cars for other manufacturers.
. Suzuki also introduced a redesigned Grand Vitara as a 2006 model. The choice of the substrate depends on the needs of the plants (type of ground), or of the animals (need to dig galleries for example), moisture (resistance to mould, conservation of water), if it's dangerous (risk of absorption by an animal) and aesthetic aspect.

The Forenza gained wagon and hatchback body styles for 2005, with the hatchback sold under the Reno name. Most used subtrates are : common soil, small pebbles, sand, peat, chips of various trees, vegetable fibres (of coconut for example), or a combination of them. 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 regulation of humidity can be done by several means:. The Esteem also left, to be replaced with the Aerio for 2002. Many plants and animals have quite limited tolerance to the variation of moisture.

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. Such variation need to be coherent to those found in the natural habitats of the species. In 1996, American Suzuki released the X-90 to replace the Samurai. Similar to lighting, a decrease in temperature might be needed for the simulated night periods, thus keeping living species healthy. Worldwide Suzuki production reached more than 975,000 cars this year. Heating can be provided by several means, all of which are usually controlled by a thermostat:.

In 1995 American Suzuki introduced the Esteem and redesigned the Swift. The temperature can be a very important parameter for species that cannot adapt to other conditions than those found in their natural habitat. 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. The duration of the simulated day and night depends on the conditions in the natural habitat of the species and the season desired. Both companies spent over a decade in court debating this issue with no winner. A day/night regulator might be needed to simulate with accuracy the alternation of light and dark periods.

It was successful until Consumer Reports reportedly forced the Samurai to roll over in a 1988 test. Such UV can be provided by specialized fluorescent tubes. No other Japanese company sold more cars in the United States in its first year than Suzuki. Also, certain plants or diurnal animals need a source of UV to help synthetize Vitamin D and assimilate calcium. 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. For example, certain reptiles in their natural environment need to heat themselves by the sun, so a infrared bulb is necessary to simulate this in a terrarium. 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. A lighting system is necessary, always adapted to the requirements of the animal and plant species.

During the 1970s, the models Suzuki Fronte (in different variations such as the 360 or the Viola) and Suzuki Jimny were produced. The width must be big enough to create the sensation of depth, both for the pleasure of the spectator and the good of the species inside. In 1955 Suzuki introduced its first mass-produced car, the Suzulight. The height can also be important for the larger plants, climbing plants, or for tree climbing animal species. In 1954 the company's name changed to Suzuki Motor Corporation. The ground surface must be calculated to be enough for the species living inside, at their adult size. This bike was popular, so in 1954 it introduced a second bicycle. The choice of materials depends on the desired size and weight of the entire ensemble, resistance to high humidity, the cost and the desired quality.

In 1952 it created the motorized bicycle, called Power Free, which featured a 2x36cc engine. They may be cubical, spherical, rectangular, or other shapes. It was founded in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture Japan, by Michio Suzuki. But because, unlike an aquarium, it doesn't need to hold the huge pressure of water, it can also be made out of wood or metal, with at least one transparent side. The company started out as Suzuki Loom Works in 1909. It is usually made of a clear container (often plastic or glass). . .

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. Often in a terrarium the species' ecosystem is copied in smaller size and is even controlled in humidity and temperature. List of Suzuki engines. A terrarium is a terrain vivarium, without any water, used to grow plants and to examine or hold small creatures. Suzuki Ozark 250. Tropical terrarium (containing tropical species).

Suzuki Eiger 400. Formicarium (with species of ants). Suzuki Vinson 500. Insectarium (containing insects). Suzuki TwinPeaks 700. Desert terrarium (containing desert species). Suzuki KingQuad 700. automated pulverization systems and humidifiers.

DR-Z Series - Four stroke. water evaporation inside (from a basin, or circulation of water). RM-Z Series - Four stroke. regular water pulverization. RM Series - Two stroke. a more complex equipment sending hot air inside. AN Burgman Series - Scooters. heating cords placed in the substrate.

Suzuki GV700/GV1200 Madura (85,86 only). hot plates, providing heat at the base or sides of a terrarium. Suzuki VS 600/750/1400 Intruder. heating lamps or infrared lamps. 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.

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