The first locally assembled 1.5 litre Suzuki Swift rolled off DRB-HICOM’s fully robotic welding assembly line in Pekan last Saturday. The robotic welding line costs RM20 million and is the first non-national local assembly plant for small volume production to adopt robotic welding machines. I assume this allows for better assembly quality.
Suzuki Malaysia Sdn Bhd aims to produce 300 CKD assembled Suzuki Swift cars a month initially, and if demand is sufficient, this may be increased. The first new Swift to roll off the assembly line marks a new milestone since the agreement for Suzuki Malaysia to assemble the Swift here was signed with Suzuki Motor Corporation back in March 2006, more than a year ago.
We still don’t know how much the CKD Swift will cost though, but NST reports that the price is expected to be roughly 30% cheaper. At current prices of between RM87,000 to RM92,000 depending on equipment level, expect the CKD Swift to be sold in the RM60,000 to RM65,000 range.
UPDATE: Sorry, there is an amendment. I misread NST’s article and had the impression Suzuki’s CEO mentioned the estimated price, when it is in fact the reporter’s speculation based on some of his sources.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express excitement and hope that the Suzuki Swift CKD could be priced around RM60k-65k, making it more affordable and competitive in the Malaysian market, especially against the Perodua Myvi. There is skepticism about whether the price reduction is realistic due to taxes and market factors. Many users believe a lower price could lead to increased sales, although some worry it might reduce the car's exclusivity and impact local parts quality. There is also discussion about possible decontenting or fewer features to achieve the lower price. Overall, the sentiment is optimistic, with enthusiasts eager for a more affordable Swift, expecting it to challenge other compact hatchbacks and boost Suzuki’s presence.