Maruti Suzuki to introduce 8 new SUVs over the next 5 years
At a roundtable discussion with the journalists at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director & President at Suzuki Motor Corporation delved into the future plans of Maruti Suzuki over the course of next 5-6 years.
- Adoption of a multi-pathway strategy including BEVs, hybrids, flexible-fuel vehicles, hydrogen, and biogas-based solutions
- The tech strategy revolves around minimisation of energy and maximisation of essential value
- The India strategy includes an investment of 1,200 billion yen ( Rs 70,000 crore)
- 8 New SUVs and total 28 models planned over the next 5-6 years
The discussion touched upon various facets which included carbon neutrality, technology, India strategy and global production hub. Toshihiro stated that the company's philosophy is that each vehicle that Suzuki sells must contribute towards carbon neutrality goals of respective markets. And to achieve this feat, the brand is e adopting a multi-pathway strategy including BEVs, hybrids, flexible-fuel vehicles, hydrogen, and biogas-based solutions.
The company is also building g CBG plants and adapting CNG vehicles to carbon-neutral fuels. As a part of the CSR initiatives the company while collaborating with dairy cooperatives like Banas, Amul and National Dairy Development Board Suzuki will establish nine biogas plants in Gujarat by 2027.
On the technology front, Toshihiro mentioned that there are two pillars which will establish the course for the next couple of years - minimisation of energy and maximisation of essential value. This includes five key objectives -
- Body weight optimisation for superior safety and performance.
- Develop carbon neutral fuel technologies and fuel-efficient internal combustion engines.
- Introducing lean weight batteries for HEVs and BEVs.
- Offer right SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) to the customers.
- Design products that are easy to dis-assemble and recycle.
The India strategy comprises of bringing products and technologies across segments to fulfil aspiration of different customers. Toshihiro said "The company has planned an investment of 1,200 billion yen (Rs 70,000 crore). The brand is also focused to achieve a 50% market share and become No.1 in EV production, sales, and exports, along with expanding the production capability to 4 million units." And the company is likely to introduce 8 new SUVs and total 28 models over next 5-6 years.