The Japanese carmaker launched the Swift as its first world strategic model in November 2004. First launched in Japan, production was later expanded to other countries including Hungary, India, and China. Today, the Swift is driven in 124 countries and regions around the world.
The previous milestone figure, one million units produced, was reached in January 2008, three years and eight months after the start of production. According to the company's press release, the Swift is the quickest-ever Suzuki model to reach this production milestone.
About 15 percent of the two million units sold went to Japan, while about 39 percent arrived in India. The Old Continent is responsible for 27 percent of sales.
Here is a complete list of significant Swift milestones:
- Nov. 2004 Swift goes on market in Japan as Suzuki’s first world strategic model.
- Feb. 2005 Production begins in Hungary.
- May 2005 Production begins in India.
- Jun. 2005 Production begins in China.
- Sep. 2005 Swift Sport goes on market in Japan.
- Nov. 2005 Swift wins 2006 RJC Car of the Year Award and 2005–2006 Car of the Year Japan “Most Fun” award.
- Jun. 2008 Cumulative worldwide production reaches one million units.
- Jun. 2010 Production of new Swift for Europe begins in Hungary.
- Sep. 2010 New Swift goes on market in Japan.
- Nov. 2010 New Swift wins 2011 RJC Car of the Year Award.
- Dec. 2010 Cumulative worldwide production reaches two million units.
- Jan. 2011 Cumulative worldwide sales reach two million units.
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