Suzuki reports record global production and sales for February 2026
Suzuki achieved record-high global production and sales in February 2026, driven by strong overseas performance, especially in India.
- 320,617 units (+12.3%)
- 293,428 units (+1.3%)
- 223,441 units (+19.2%)
What Happened
Suzuki Motor Corporation reported record-high global production of 320,617 units in February 2026, up 12.3% year-on-year, driven by record overseas production of 240,154 units (up 17.6%). Global sales also hit a record of 293,428 units, up 1.3%, with overseas sales reaching 229,730 units (up 3.4%). India was a key contributor, with production of 223,441 units and sales of 164,130 units, both record highs for February.
In contrast, Japan production fell 1.1% to 80,463 units, declining for the fifth consecutive month, as domestic sales dropped 5.7% to 63,698 units, hurt by a 11.4% slump in minivehicle sales. Japan's standard and small vehicle sales rose 17.6% to a record 15,555 units, but that was not enough to offset the overall decline. Exports from Japan fell 11.0% to 16,822 units, the first drop in two months.
320,617units
Up 12.3% year-on-year; record high for February
293,428units
Up 1.3% year-on-year; record high for February
Why this matters
The figures highlight Suzuki's reliance on overseas markets, particularly India, to drive growth, while its domestic production and sales face ongoing challenges.
Terms in This Story
- Minivehicle
- A small-sized car unique to Japan with length ≤3.4m, width ≤1.48m, height ≤2m, and engine displacement ≤660cc.
- Standard and small vehicle
- A car that exceeds the minivehicle specifications in size or engine displacement.
- CBU
- Complete Built-Up unit; a fully assembled vehicle shipped from the factory.
- CKD
- Completely Knocked-Down kit; a set of parts shipped for assembly at a foreign plant.
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