Suzuki Motorcycle India re-opens more than 50% of dealerships, resumes sales and service functions

·       Suzuki Motorcycle India resumes dispatch of product from May 18, and more than 50% dealerships re-opened as of May 21, 2020

·       5,000 new vehicles were sold and 50,000 vehicles have been serviced as of May 21, 2020

New Delhi, May 22, 2020: Marching ahead with relaxation in lockdown, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan has resumed its dispatch from May 18, and more than 50% of dealerships reopened as of May 22, 2020 in a phased manner across the country. Currently, 5,000 new vehicles have been sold and 50,000 vehicles have been serviced at dealerships.

Adhering to social distancing norms and safety measures, SMIPL has charted-out detailed precautionary guidelines for the dealerships ensuring continuity and smooth functioning without compromising on the wellbeing of workforce and customers.

Mr. Koichiro Hirao, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are pleased to resume our retail and dispatch services in almost all parts of the country except those in containment zones as per the Government directives. We have prepared extensive Standard Operating Procedures for the dealerships which include frequent sanitization and practicing social distancing. We can assure our existing and potential consumers that it is entirely safe to enter the showrooms to buy new vehicles and get the existing ones serviced. Our utmost priority is to adhere to various preventive measure in order to maintain safe operational environment across functions. We thank our customers for their continued love and support for the brand in these challenging times as well. In addition, for the convenience of our customers, SMIPL also plans to introduce various customer friendly initiatives allowing easy ownership and extending support to our dealer partners.”

Riding ahead, Suzuki Motorcycle India plans to re-open remaining dealer network, while adhering to social distancing norms, implementing safety measures and introducing newer process to limit human interaction.

ABOUT SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE INDIA PVT LTD (SMIPL)

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited is a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan wherein they have the same manufacturing philosophy of PRODUCTS OF SUPERIOR VALUE right from the inception. SMIPL manufactures two-wheelers best suited for the valuable Indian customers. The Company started its India operation in February 2006.