With Plans to Pull in “Hasun” as a Presenter To Attract the New Gens of Entrepreneurs Reiterating Suzuki’s Leadership for Multipurpose Light Commercial Vehicle
16 August 2019 – Bangkok-Suzuki Motor (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. is set to officially launch the new model of Suzuki’s multipurpose light commercial vehicle, the “ALL NEW SUZUKI CARRY” at the Bangkok International Grand Motor Sale 2019 (BIG Motor Sale 2019), under the concept of “CARRY YOUR DREAM : Perfect Partner Every Step of the Way”. This would be the 2nd generation of the model since it first hit the markets in 1976 in 145 countries across the world. Thus far, more than 1.97 million of the CARRY model had been sold.
Mr. Minoru Amano, President of Suzuki Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. said, the most essential strategies of Suzuki to ensure continued progress and growth, apart from expanding the number of showrooms and service centers, is the company’s simultaneous launch of new automobile models. And since the beginning of this year, Suzuki has already introduced 3 new models, including the Suzuki ERTIGA: a 7-seater multipurpose vehicle, the Suzuki JIMNY: an off-road vehicle, striking with its new design and the Authentic 4WD feature, and finally, the Suzuki CIAZ GL Plus which came with the concept of ‘More to Discover’, intriguing as the model brings more function and new designs to the table. These 3 models were created to cater to the needs of customers of different segments.
To reaffirm Suzuki’s commitment to always bring high quality products to consumers, Suzuki is pleased to present the newest model, ALL NEW SUZUKI CARRY, a multipurpose light commercial vehicle which has been upgraded with a new design and an innovative feature invented especially for the digital age entrepreneurs, while emphasizing the concept of “CARRY YOUR DREAM: Perfect Partner Every Step of the Way”.
The first Suzuki CARRY was first introduced in Thailand in 2006 and was a fast favorite among customers, as the model caters to all the need required for light commercial businesses, prompting the Suzuki
CARRY to be very popular in the Thai market for the category with a total sale of over 50,000 vehicles up until the present.
Mr. Wallop Treererkngam, Executive Director for Sales and Marketing of Suzuki Motor (Thailand), disclosed that the Suzuki CARRY has been a crowd’s favorite in Thailand for the past 13 years, with sales ranking at the top spot in the segment – a testament that this model is of high quality and efficiency.
The debut of this ALL NEW SUZUKI CARRY will further cement Suzuki’s leadership in the automobile market for the segment, where the company has also planned to attract a larger group of entrepreneurs, particularly in the SMEs sector and Food Truck business, both of which are showing high growth potential. Suzuki has targeted sales of the ALL NEW SUZUKI CARRY at 4,000 vehicles this time around.
There is more surprise to the official debut of the ALL NEW SUZUKI CARRY, “CARRY YOUR DREAM : Perfect Partner Every Step of the Way”, as Suzuki will team up with the renowned online entrepreneur ‘Hasun’ or Mr. Anurak Sanruethai. Mr. Hasun has been selected as the presenter for this new and exciting model, as he himself has become an icon for the younger generation of entrepreneurs, as he has achieved success by following his dreams. Mr. Hasun will be presenting his ambition to reach for his dreams with the ALL NEW SUZUKI CARRY, not just as an automobile but his perfect and loyal ‘partner’ that will journey with him every step of the way.
The ALL NEW SUZUKI CARRY comes with a new design that accentuates straight lines and angles which represent modernity. The grille and headlights have been revamped to highlight durability. The size is 4.195 m., with a width of 1.765 m. and height of 1.910 m. The cargo bed, which is entirely flat, is made with galvanized iron, which is erosion resistant. The cargo bed comes in the size of 1.670 m. by 2.450 m., which is wider and longer and can be opened from all 3 sides, making loading and unloading easy and convenient, while being able to hold up to 945 kilograms of cargo.
The ALL NEW SUZUKI CARRY is equipped with the newest driving system and the new benzene K1.5B engine which helps economize on fuel usage. Drivers can rest assured by the efficient ABS braking system and the Engine Drag Control system helps balance the speed of the front and rear wheels, preventing unexpected gliding and skidding, keeping the vehicle stabilized and easy to control while driving on wet or slippery roads. The narrow turning radius of 4.4 m. provides agility perfect for areas with limited or constricted space.
The passenger cabin comes in a new color of black-grey and is more spacious, making driving a lot more comfortable. The 2-seater vehicle is also packed with convenience and entertainment, with more space and storage, an adjustable driver’s seat and an electric steering wheel, for easy maneuver and adjustable height. The All New Suzuki CARRY is available in white.
Those interested in seeing the ALL NEW SUZUKI CARRY in the fresh can do so at the Big Motor Sale Thailand 2019, from 16-25 August 2019 at BITEC Bang Na, or at the over 121 Suzuki showrooms and service centers across the country, where every model of the Suzuki automobile will also be available for reservation with various promotions on offer.
