Suzuki’s Kosai plant touches 15 million production mark

Suzuki Motor Corporation has achieved the 15-million-unit production mark at its Kosai Plant in Japan. According to a report, the Plant No. 2 at the Kosai site had started producing compact cars in August 1983 in line with a tie-up between Suzuki and General Motors. Since then, the Kosai Plant has undergone successive production-facility enhancements including a new assembly line at the Plant No. 1 in March 2002.

The Kosai Plant No 1 was completed and opened in October 1970 specifically for production of mini passenger cars. The Kosai Plant achieved 10 million units of production in August 2000. This landmark has been achieved approximately 30 years after its opening. The production capacity has touched the 15-million-unit milestone seven years and seven months later.

Way back in 1970, the plant rolled out a Fronte mini passenger car, which became the first vehicle to be rolled out of the production line at the Kosai Plant. Since then the plant has seen many a vehicle, such as the Alto, Wagon R, Kei, MR Wagon, Cervo, and Palette, and compact cars including the Cultus (Baleno), Aerio (Liana), Swift, and SX4 rolling out of its assembly line.

Even after so many years, the plant continues to operate at full capacity. The company has attributed its successful run to various aspects, such as strong overseas demand for Suzuki compact cars and strong demand for Suzuki minivehicles, some of which are badge-engineered by Mazda and Nissan.

To mark the new development, celebrations, attended by Suzuki President and COO Hiroshi Tsuda, were held at the plant. The 15-million-unit milestone was achieved with a Wagon R being the 15 millionth car off the production line.

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