40 years of Suzuki Switzerland – from the first SUV to a large 4×4 supplier

The Swiss are into SUVs. Cars with 4×4 drive and automat are particularly in demand. And the fact that hybrid models in particular are gaining ground in new cars is due to their efficiency. You also know that at Suzuki Switzerland. since 40 years the compact Japanese are sold by us – with steadily growing success.

“Suzuki is made for Switzerland,” says Stefan Gass. The managing director of Suzuki Schweiz AG adds: “Suzuki builds cars for the people, for every taste, every need and of course for every budget.”

It all started in 1981 with a small, red off-roader called the LJ80. This was practically the first SUV on Swiss roads. This marked the beginning of the Japanese manufacturer’s success story in Switzerland. In the 40 years around 180,000 vehicles were sold. The few specialist dealers from the first year have now grown into a network of over 210 garages that sell Suzuki cars.

The anniversary present: 0.4% leasing

The big birthday is a reason to celebrate: Suzuki offers the customer 2021 a attractive preferred leasing with 0.4%. This means that you can drive a new Suzuki Hybrid (Ignis Compact +) from CHF 119 per month.

There are also great generation hybrid special models in the model series Ignis, Swift, SX4 S-Cross and Vitara With Customer benefits up to 1710 francs.

Perfect cars for Switzerland

The compact vehicle size and the attractive price-performance ratio convinced the drivers right from the start. In 2004 the Emil Frey Group took over import and distribution. And with the Suzuki Swift, the definitive breakthrough on the Swiss market came in 2005.

For Suzuki Switzerland managing director Gass it is clear why this is: “Our vehicles are easy to use, are fun and offer a high level of everyday use. And that from every pore: 4×4 drive, modern hybrid technology, complete equipment and a very dense dealer network. “

The diverse range of cars with 4×4 drive and the range of efficient hybrid models are particularly in demand these days. That should be the reason for the continued success of Suzuki in Switzerland. They offer the perfect cars for local conditions. Or as Stefan Gass puts it: “With a Suzuki, every Swiss citizen gets his perfect ‘all-round carefree car’, as it were.”

Triple power under one roof

Suzuki Switzerland is also doing well on two wheels: Since the beginning of 2020 they have been responsible for the import and sale of Suzuki motorcycles and scooters and now have the entire product range of the Japanese manufacturer on offer.

Because they have been around for even longer – namely since 2010 Marine Division within Suzuki Schweiz AG, which sells outboard motors. This means that the right offers for individual mobility, including leisure and hobbies, are available from a single source.

To the Anniversary year is available next to the attractive one 0.4% leasing There are also new products for customers: “For the first time, we are offering a fully electrified range of passenger cars in the car sector with a range of 12V and 48V mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids,” says Stefan Gass.

And also in the area motorcycle novelties would be presented this year. “The new super sports bike ‘Hayabusa’ started as the spearhead of our two-wheeler range at the beginning of February, and this summer the new naked bike GSX-S1000 will add to our two-wheeler range”, says Gass.

“And we also accelerate on the water. The multiple award-winning Outboard motors from Suzuki cover all needs for professional use as well as the diverse application possibilities in the hobby area. The spectrum ranges from 2.5 to 350 hp. No wish remains unfulfilled. “

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