Suzuki Reviews
About Suzuki
Value and affordability were two of Suzuki’s main selling points when the Japanese brand sold vehicles in the U.S. In the early 2000s, Suzuki’s lineup was in the middle of getting overhauled with new options, while some older vehicles continued to be on sale. The majority of Suzuki’s vehicles at the beginning of the decade were small cars. Older models such as the Swift, Esteem, Vitara, and Grand Vitara made it into the new year.
Most of Suzuki’s older nameplates didn’t stick around for too long, as the automaker focused on rejuvenating its roster with new options. Suzuki then introduced the XL-7, Aerio, Forenza, Reno, and Verona by 2005. The Forenza and Verona were based on Daewoo models that were rebadged as Suzukis. In 2006, the Grand Vitara received a full redesign with a more modern design. Suzuki’s modern lineup started to take shape even more with the SX4 hatchback, Kizashi sedan, and Equator pickup truck.
Suzuki announced bankruptcy and plans to discontinue its vehicle operations in the U.S. in 2012. When Suzuki went out of business, the vehicles in the automaker’s lineup included the SX4, Kizashi, Grand Vitara, and Equator. Suzuki may not sell vehicles in the U.S., but the automaker continues to sell cars globally and also produces motorcycles, ATVs, and boat engines.