Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has announced that it has recently exceeded the 1 million units global production mark for its hugely popular compact car, Suzuki Swift.

Aggregate Swift production has passed the one-million-unit level three years and eight months after the first unit rolled off the line in Japan. The Swift has reached this milestone quicker than any other Suzuki compact car, said a company official.

The Swift, created with a distinct Suzuki identity and genuine worldwide appeal, embodies Suzuki's fresh approach to design and development.

The Swift offers a range of sporty features, enhanced performance with a choice of upgraded engines; automatic/manual transmission choices; and a specially-developed chassis system.

“Exceeding the 1 million production mark for Swift is another feather in the cap for Suzuki,” said Takeo Fukuda, deputy staff manager, Middle East & Africa, Marketing Group (Automobile), SMC.

“The growing popularity of the Swift comes as no surprise given its superior performance and sporty design, and we are confident of crossing new milestones with this car in the months ahead,” he added. 

Suzuki began producing the Swift in Japan in September 2004 and in Hungary, India, and China soon thereafter. Swift production bases now also include Indonesia and Malaysia.

The Swift – including the three-door and five-door version - is on sale in 115 countries around the world.-TradeArabia News Service