Suzuki outlined its ten-year plan, “Technology Strategy 2026,” which includes production of a full hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) model and a new hybrid system.
Technology Strategy 2026
Through its ten-year strategy, Suzuki has several goals:
- Cut new vehicle develop lead time by 50 per cent by 2030
- Improve development efficiency by 30 per cent
- Increase manufacturing efficiency by 50 per cent
The company aims to achieve its goals using a “multi-pathway approach.” This approach will allow the company to tackle issues across different local markets with varying energy circumstances. Prioritising flexibility, the focus of the ten-year strategy is for Suzuki to bring “Just-Right” products to its customers while minimising energy.
New vehicles for Suzuki
The plan will unfold over the course of ten years. While Suzuki announced that it will release full HEVs within the timeframe, the company did not provide a specific launch timetable for the series HEVs.
No further details about the anticipated vehicles were announced but Suzuki revealed that Suzuki is also developing a new hybrid system under the development name ‘Super Ene-Charge.’ Aside from full HEVs, Suzuki will also develop technologies including the lightweight ‘S Light’ and ‘SDV Lite,’ included in a planned range-extended electric vehicle (REEV). The company’s twist on the REEV is a smaller and lighter battery with a longer range, highlighting its expertise in range. The company is currently calling its new platform REEV Light.
Amping up production
Vehicle production is crucial to Suzuki’s new strategy. The company plans to bolster its entire global manufacturing network. Suzuki will utilise technology developed in Japan while bolstering India as a manufacturing and export hub. Its main go for India is to achieve annual production capacity of approximately 4 million vehicles in India from fiscal 2030 onwards.
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