History of the Suzuki Group

1970
To menunjukann existence Suzuki brand in Indonesia, then under the flag PT.INDOHERO STEEL & Enginering Co. Introduces Product Type Wheels 2 A 100 & FR 70.


1976
Under the leadership of Soebronto Laras, Group Suzuki started production of his first four-wheeled vehicles Pick Up ST 10, and passenger car Suzuki Fronte.

1977
In line with government's localization program, Suzuki developed a vehicle for commercial purposes ie Super Carrti ST 20.

1979
Production of multipurpose vehicles Suzuki Jimny LJ 80, and some types of motorcycles including GP 100, GP 125 and TS 100.

1981
LJ 80 Suzuki SJ 410 developed into the use of four cylinder 1000 cc engine which later became the standard engine for the Suzuki four-wheeled motor vehicles in Indonesia.

1983
Suzuki ST 100 commercial vehicles launched to replace the ST 20. At the same time, each machine has four wheels of the vehicle through the standardization process.

1986
Suzuki was awarded "Market Leader Award 'for the category of four-wheeled vehicles.
1990
Vehicles such as the Suzuki Forsa amenities were introduced to meet increasing market demand for the class of 1300 cc sedan.

1991
Launch of RGR 150 Suzuki motorcycle, Suzuki and Suzuki TRS Crystal X-2 in Indonesia. At the same time it also introduced four-wheeled vehicles Suzuki Carry 1.3 and Suzuki Esteem.

1993
Vehicle Suzuki Vitara 6.1 multipurpose vehicles with passenger comfort and capacity explores four wheel drive (4WD) was introduced to the market.

1994
Vitara's success continued with the introduction of next generation Vitara Escudo with two wheel drive.

PT. Indomobil Suzuki International business start outboard motors, outboard motors for marketing the Suzuki brand in the territory of Indonesia. For that created a new division specializing in outboard (sales, service and spare parts) which is outboard DIVISION.

Marketing specifically for type 2 stroke engine, ie type DT 2, DT 2.2, DT 4, DT 8, DT 9.9, DT 15 DT 25, DT 40, DT 60, DT 70, DT 85, DT 115, DT 140 and DT 200 .

1995
At this year's Suzuki Sidekick began dipekenalkan a price cheaper than the Suzuki Escudo, in the same year was also launched Suzuki Motorcycles FD 100 C.

1996
In class sedan, the Suzuki Esteem 1.6 that have been engaged for two years also received attention with the launch of Suzuki Baleno 6.1

1998
Termination of marketing DT 2.

1999
To boost confidence International, Suzuki getting ISO, and launched a new type of 1000 cc Suzuki Karimun, the city car-efficient vehicles. Suzuki Karimun also awarded as terfavorite vehicles in Japan.

2000
To achieve high efficiency, in line with government policy on taxes, then the Suzuki Baleno and Futura reduce its capacity to 1500 cc and Baleno Automatic. In the same year Suzuki Shogun launch with four engines did not.
Termination of marketing DT 4, DT 9.9, DT 60 and DT 85. Began to market the type 4 stroke engine, the first is the type DF 15L.
2001
Suzuki Escudo 2.0 introduces the next generation with a larger engine capacity (2000 cc) and more sporty models.
2002
With the emergence of a new trend of new vehicle MPV, Suzuki issued a product of the Suzuki Aerio handalnya gets warm welcome in the community. In addition, Suzuki also issued motor SMASH highly efficient and economical.
4 stroke engine marketing, type DF 70, DF 115 and DF 140.

2003
In accordance with market conditions more conducive, Suzuki launched the high-tech product that is Grand Escudo XL-7 (Extra Large 7 seater). Meanwhile, to meet the market demand for middle-class sport utility vehicle was launched at an affordable price Escudo 1.6. In the same year conducted by rejuvenation on Suzuki Baleno SX4 Sedan launched. Meanwhile, the legendary Suzuki Carry it worked with its production of Personal Minibus Van.
4 stroke engine marketing, type DF 30, DF 50 and DF 250.
Discontinuing production of two stroke engine all types, except type DT 2.2, DT 15 and DT 40.

2004
Suzuki was awarded to "Mother Automotive Plan" in Southeast Asia with MPV-type vehicles which produce international class, with the name of APV (Asean Project Vehicle) 1500 cc. In addition to meeting domestic demand, APV also exported to other countries. In the same year Suzuki launches two-wheeler 125 cc 4 stroke reliable
In her class of 125 and Suzuki Shogun 110 SR SMASH agile and efficient. And at the end of that year also launched a motorcycle high-tech bertype Hyperunderbone Satria FU 150.
Began to market the type of DF 200 and DF 6.
Still marketed type 2 takt just to type: DT2.2, DT 15 and DT 40.

2005
Market demand for vehicles is increasing APV, APV it automatically launched the ease in driving. In the same year, launched the next generation Shogun with a design that is more sporty and youthful with a manual clutch that is Suzuki Shogun 125 SP (Sport Production).
Began marketing the four stroke engine, type DF 225 and DF 175.
Discontinuing production of two stroke engines for the type DT 2.2.

2006
Began to market the type DF 6.
Still marketed type 2 takt just to type: DT 15 and DT 40.

2007
With the high market demand for the Suzuki Swift car manufacturing and car launches Swift CKD version. Similarly, four-wheeled vehicles manifold MPV, APV Arena which is a minor change of APV, was launched to meet the desires and needs of high market. Vehicle type city car was also launched at this year namely Karimun Estilo. Then, car vehicle SX4 as the pioneer platform in the world of Cross Over "was launched to supplement the Suzuki product line ups.

2008
To meet the soaring demand for Vehicle type Cross Over the Suzuki SX4 produce CKD versions of the SX4 model and notch back, the SX4 Sedan / Neo Baleno to complement the SX4 model.

2009
Suzuki launched the product four-wheeled vehicles that type of APV SGX Luxury MPV. This product is a minor change from the previous APV products are already in the market, APV and APV Arena. Not only that, the product type car SUV, Grand Vitara 4.2 is a minor change from the Grand Vitara 2.0 and the type of city car that is New Karimun Estilo (formerly Karimun Estilo).