Suzuki returning to Malaysia with Naza Group – report

Suzuki returning to Malaysia with Naza Group – report

Okay, here we go again – don’t give up on the idea of a fourth-gen Suzuki Jimny through official channels just yet. That’s because another report of Suzuki making a return to the Malaysian market has come about. This time around, the potential partner is said to be the Naza Group.

An industry source told The Malaysian Reserve that negotiations between the two parties are expected to be completed soon, with the brand possibly making its return as early as this year.

“Both parties would go through certain assessments over the deal. They are already at the final stage of concluding the partnership agreement,” the source familiar with the matter told the publication. Elsewhere, the grapevine suggests that there are no plans for CKD local assembly, so the potential model line up could be very focused.

Suzuki returning to Malaysia with Naza Group – report

Last July, it was reported that that Berjaya had plans to reintroduce the Suzuki brand in the country, with sources saying that an agreement would be inked with the Japanese automaker in August. This suggestion was quickly denied by Berjaya, with the company saying it was not aware of such an arrangement.

Suzuki left the Malaysian market in 2016. In June 2015, Suzuki signed a memorandum of understanding and licence agreement with Proton and DRB-Hicom for the production of motor vehicles. Under a rationalisation plan, the sales and assembly of Suzuki models in Malaysia were halted, and in January 2016 it was announced that all 29 Suzuki dealerships in the country would be converted to Proton Edar outlets, ending the brand’s official sales presence in the country.

The collaboration was to have allowed Proton access to Suzuki’s models, platforms, powertrain and automotive technology, with the Japanese carmaker providing specific technical assistance for the selected products and scope, but the union resulted only in the Proton Ertiga being introduced for the Malaysian market. The MPV, which is based on the Suzuki Ertiga, was last seen in Ertiga Xtra form.

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Comments

  • Jonn Dol on Feb 20, 2020 at 8:39 pm

    Suzuki has a very decent Compact Sedan/Hatch MPV & SUV line up. Make it happen Naza!

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    • YB Albert Kunci Kunta on Feb 20, 2020 at 10:43 pm

      MALAYSIANS have a horrible and short memory,just shy of being called nyanyok.
      Remember how Naza ditched Cherolet? Hundreds of car owners were stranded where spare parts are concerned.
      look at the Kia distributorship…just pathetic.
      Now,they stir up a temporary frenzy..it might not last.Just because they have tons of financial backing,does not automatically translate into capable distributorship.We should realise by now,Naza treats car distributorship like a rich man’s TOY.They get tons of Rm from giant APs,selling exotic cars.KIA,Cherolet,Suzuki are just “permainan orang jutawan”.Just pathetic,Suzuki allows such unproven distributorship.

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      • But it was Chevy that ditched Asia. Naza only started the ball rolling.
        https://paultan.org/2020/02/17/gm-to-exit-thailand-discontinue-chevrolet-brand-there-sell-rayong-plant-to-chinas-great-wall-motors/

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        • YB Albert Kunci Kunta on Feb 21, 2020 at 2:03 pm

          datuk Wiki,now only GM pullout of Asia..after doing due diligence.Now…but naza ditched Chevrolet almost 2 years ago .Naza is not committed.Other distributors in other countries didnt jump ship.
          You must have scored an “F ” for Sejarah.

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          • You can’t blame someone for seeing further ahead compared to shortsighted Muricans.

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          • noname on Feb 21, 2020 at 7:23 pm

            that mean Naza can see what is going to happen in the next 2 years, from business point of view that’s good call

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      • Naza thumbs down on Feb 21, 2020 at 9:50 am

        good that Naza is coming, it makes recon units more competitively priced! i’d rather get recon than deal with Naza B.S.

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      • Betui bro..NAZA earn all moolahs from Props.

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    • Can you name me one brand that is successful under NAZA? Please exclude NAZA Properties ya.

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      • Ajibkor on Feb 21, 2020 at 8:40 am

        Besides the blardy APs,Naza has failed miserably…Suzuki must have been drunk with Corona Extra Whisky from Mexico.

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      • Ataturk the greatest on Feb 21, 2020 at 3:10 pm

        Suggest every new sale of Suzuki cars throw in free special edition of cherry color leather couches furniture ok?

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      • casual rider on Feb 21, 2020 at 7:30 pm

        certainly KIA, they taken the agency since day one KIA entered Malaysian market. Look kat them now.

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        • Damon Lee on Feb 21, 2020 at 11:18 pm

          Look at what? KIA is far less popular than when they were cheap. KIA presence on the road is worse than Mazda. That tells you a lot.

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    • SUV kompak Jimny harga indo bermula RM93k.

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  • (Like) Suzuki Jimny.
    (Dislike) Proton X50

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  • its going to be a premium brand ^^

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  • Leong on Feb 20, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    This is good news. Waiting for one provided the cost below RM100K. Indonesia assembled CKD below RM100K, we should be able to price at this range.

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  • Outalingam Crap on Feb 20, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    Please do not bring in the new Ertiga – get the manufacturing rights for the XL7 (just launched in Indonesia) straight away – full stop

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  • Swift Sport Manual!!!!!!!

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  • 25or6to4 on Feb 20, 2020 at 10:18 pm

    Suzuki coming back…

    Me: yes…

    …through Naza

    Me: …NOOOOOO

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  • Vincent on Feb 20, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    NAZA? WOOO….sound like you never learn from failure:>

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  • Sgt Scoop on Feb 21, 2020 at 12:06 am

    Swift pleeeeese

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  • Mahathir behind this laaaa

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  • alyy8128 on Feb 21, 2020 at 8:07 am

    Naza Jinmy with 30% less price.

    Good to go.

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  • Matchy on Feb 21, 2020 at 8:39 am

    Its good that it is back… but no Naza pleaseeee. They probably will ruin the brand.

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  • newme on Feb 21, 2020 at 9:07 am

    Hope Suzuki learned their lesson well.

    Some companies just cannot be trusted. They talk bad about Honda when their partnership turns sour. They kicked Mitsu out upon launching their first own model thinking that they can take over the world. Bad people, bad people.

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    • Fordist on Feb 21, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      Naw… some are worse. They are ungrateful asses and instead backstabs their saviour. Now they are looking at bankruptcy in 2-3 years time.

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  • Jeffrey Chew on Feb 21, 2020 at 9:44 am

    initial rumor is Berjaya —> now NAZA. Same family what..

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  • vivizurianti on Feb 21, 2020 at 9:44 am

    Suzukis are chic, nice and zippy cars. But if partnership with Naza…..I dont think I am tempted to buy a Suzuki car.

    Maybe suzuki motorbike I will buy instead….

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  • passion on Feb 21, 2020 at 10:04 am

    NAZA NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

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  • gracke on Feb 21, 2020 at 11:02 am

    Suzuki service centre before is just like SHIT!!! damn it…..useless!

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  • Oh God! My peugeot had its engine changed for a new one, but it took several months for them to even get things fixed under warranty. Long queue for parts.
    Hopefully suzuki will manage things differently.

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  • Ex VGM staff on Feb 21, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    Bring back suzy bikes as well naza!!

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  • please bring back baby suzy

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  • John Jefferson Tan on Apr 03, 2021 at 7:42 am

    Why Suzuki is not under by UMW Motors instead of bad company NAZA??

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