Suzuki's Jimny Nomade Wins Global Prize at 2025 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards
Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that its Jimny Nomade 4WD compact car has won the Global Prize of the 2025 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards.
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What Happened
The Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards, established in 1982, evaluate products on six criteria: technological innovation, cost-effectiveness, contribution to performance, growth potential, uniqueness, and impact on industry and society. The Global Prize recognizes achievements in overseas expansion and international competitiveness.
“We are truly honored that the series’ first-ever 5-door model, the “Jimny Nomade,” developed to deliver the joy of freedom and adventure to more people and provide comfortable moments with family and friends, has received the 2025 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards. While many customers are currently waiting for their vehicles, we are working hard to deliver them as soon as possible.”
Why this matters
This marks the first time a Suzuki product has received this prestigious award, highlighting the global competitiveness of the Jimny Nomade, the first five-door model in the Jimny series.
Terms in This Story
- 4WD
- Four-wheel drive, a drivetrain that powers all four wheels for improved traction.
- Global Prize
- The top award category in the Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards, given for outstanding overseas expansion and international competitiveness.
- Compact car
- A small passenger car, typically with a shorter wheelbase and smaller engine than mid-size cars.
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