In the decades of rapid development of the domestic automobile market, many car companies have made a lot of money. Of course, there are also some car companies that have left the market after the peak, including Suzuki in the Japanese brand. Surprisingly, in the second-hand car market, several of Suzuki's classic models seem to be glowing with a "second spring", and the most important reason is "fun"?
Suzuki and Changan met in 1993, and in 1995, they established Changhe Suzuki as a joint venture with Changhe Automobile, and with the help of two major Chinese partners, in 2005, the cumulative sales of the two companies exceeded 1 million vehicles. Changan Suzuki's sales climbed year by year, reaching a peak of 220,000 vehicles in 2011, which was already a relatively good result at the time, and then because the competitiveness of the old model declined, it began to decline, until 2018 announced the termination of cooperation with Changan and officially announced its withdrawal from the Chinese market.
(The picture shows the annual sales statistics of Changan Suzuki)
In the "China Tour" for more than 20 years, some classic models have also been left behind, such as Alto, Antelope, Swift, Polaris and so on. Nowadays, Changan Suzuki models such as Antelope, Tianyue and Qiyue are still the main force of Chongqing taxis, but today we want to talk about several Suzuki models that are active in the "folk".
(Pictured is the prepared Suzuki Big Dipper)
Big Dipper star is a miniature car produced by Changhe Suzuki, from the size point of view, the length of the car in the early three meters, tucked down five seats, leg space performance can basically dissuade tall users, fortunately, the height of the car is more than 1.6 meters, the front row head space is still guaranteed. In addition, the rear seat can be reclined to form a flat flat surface, and the cushion can be used as a bed. The interior of the boxy carriage is relatively regular, the space utilization rate is relatively high, which means that more luggage can be loaded, the roof is also more convenient to install luggage racks, and the price of second-hand cars is very low, basically ranging from thousands to more than ten thousand, so it has been sought after by self-driving travel enthusiasts, and many people have prepared it as a fully functional "camper van", which enjoys high popularity in the second-hand car market.
(The picture shows the price of Suzuki's Big Dipper used car)
If the Big Dipper satisfies people's "camping dreams", then the Suzuki Swift is a model that helps people realize the "JDM dream". The low-lying model posture and the small and flexible vehicle appearance design are in line with most people's psychological settings for "JDM". Such an appearance is also conducive to the front and rear axle counterweights of the body, coupled with the front McPherson rear longitudinal arm twist beam non-independent suspension structure, the overall is a tough and athletic style, the posture of the vehicle in the corner is more stable, in the car will not feel a significant shift in the center of gravity, can give the driver more confidence, with a certain driving pleasure. On the other hand, although the 1.5-liter version of the Swift only has about 100 horsepower, thanks to the excellent lightweight design, the vehicle mass is less than one ton, so the power experience is not bad. Combined with the price of less than 100,000, it is a choice that can be considered for driving enthusiasts.
(The picture shows the case of Swift modification)
(The picture shows the Prototype Swift - Suzuki Speedwing Special Sport Edition)
It is said that there is a "churning stick" in the off-road industry, the off-road ability is very strong, but the "teamwork ability" is extremely poor, and most people do not like to play with it, it is Suzuki Jimney. Non-loader body, time-sharing four-wheel drive, these two hardcore configurations with excellent off-road capabilities lay the foundation. In addition, its car is less than 4 meters long, the wheelbase is 2250mm, and the approach angle and departure angle have reached the level after many car explosions in the original factory state. Its front and rear suspensions are all integrated bridge non-independent suspension, the chassis height is much higher than that of ordinary models, coupled with the three-door and four-seat layout, the body weight is in the early one ton, even if it is only 85 horsepower, it can show good passability in the wild. As for the poor "teamwork ability", it is precisely because of the light weight and small power, in case of a trapped car, other cars are easy to rescue it, and when other cars are trapped, it is powerless.
(Pictured is Suzuki Jimney)
From a playful point of view, it is already more cost-effective to spend more than 100,000 yuan to buy such a car with excellent off-road performance, and it is almost impossible to find a second car similar to it. In addition, its retention rate is still very high, the three-year retention rate reached 76.58%, and it will not lose too much if you are tired of playing and selling it directly. In addition to some elderly cars, some new Jimneys have also entered the domestic sales through parallel imports, but the price has exceeded 300,000, which seems to have deviated from the original intention.
(The picture shows the case of Suzuki Jimney modification)
Whether it is the Big Dipper for camping and self-driving travel, the Swift who is full of driving pleasure, or the Jimney that can accompany you over the mountains, these three cars have certain playful attributes, which are just in line with some needs of some users. Coupled with reliable engine quality, affordable prices and so-called feelings, most people can afford to consume, stimulating the boom of the second-hand car market, thus making these models germinate "second spring", but the car is after all a consumable, over time, these "second-hand models" without new car sources will eventually disappear, Suzuki Motors for China, will also become a historical term.
The essence of the car is still the means of transportation, when choosing a car, people usually tend to have a larger seating space, a more comfortable riding experience and a smarter car machine system, as well as lower fuel consumption and use costs, etc. Suzuki Motors has paid the price for its own "stubbornness", and has withdrawn from China, which is the next exit market? In the domestic auto market, who will become the next Suzuki?