Suzuki Announces Models Eligible for Cash for Clunkers

Following the United States government's approval of the Cash for Clunkers scheme, officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, automakers selling cars in the country stepped in and applauded the decision, announcing their models eligible for the programme. Such an example is Suzuki, the Japanese automaker who expects to boost its sales in the US with the help of the new initiative signed by President Obama a few days ago.

Additionally, the company also revealed the list of models taking part in the scheme: all SX4 crossover models, all SX4 sedan models, all Grand Vitaras, all XL7s and all Equators.

“We applaud President Obama on signing this extraordinary bill, which will help provide financial relief for Americans across the country and further assist with the economic recovery of the automotive marketplace,” said Kevin Saito, president of American Suzuki.

“With an added incentive for new car buyers to focus on fuel-efficient vehicles, Suzuki is poised for an increase in dealer traffic thanks to the CARS program. Better yet, we not only offer these people more efficient vehicles, we offer cars, trucks and SUVs that are fun to drive and look great on the road.”

The Cash for Clunkers programme allows participants to receive up to $4,500 if they agree to trade in their old car and purchase a new and greener model. Models taking part in the scheme are passenger cars, mini vans, SUVs and small light-duty trucks that get less than 18 mpg, and large light-duty trucks that get less than 15 mpg city/highway combined, according to a report by theautochannel.com.