In an automotive feat that puts Hungary on the map in a big way, Suzuki’s Magyar Suzuki Corporation Ltd. has turbocharged into history with its latest milestone – rolling out its 4 millionth unit on February 8, 2024. From its modest start in October 1992 with the launch of the Swift, the company has revved through the decades, producing hits like the WagonR+, the globe-trotting Swift, and the Splash, before cruising to this monumental achievement with the Hungarian specification Vitara.
Over 31 years and 5 months, Magyar Suzuki has shifted gears from a local player to Suzuki’s sole production powerhouse in Europe, fueling the roads of not just Hungary but also 123 countries and regions across continents including Europe and Latin America. The factory floor in Esztergom, bustling with approximately 2,900 employees as of March 2023, now focuses on churning out two models: the Vitara and the S-CROSS.
The journey from the first unit to the 4 millionth has been an exhilarating ride for Magyar Suzuki, marked by milestones that trace back to its inception in April 1991. With each million-unit achievement – in October 2006, July 2011, April 2017, and now February 2024 – the company has not only escalated its production prowess but has also solidified its position on the global automotive stage, producing 142,454 units in the fiscal year 2022 alone.
As Magyar Suzuki continues to drive Suzuki’s legacy forward, its engines hum a tune of innovation, resilience, and global connectivity, all from its home base in Esztergom. This 4 millionth car milestone is not just a testament to the company’s enduring legacy but also a beacon of its journey ahead, steering towards the future with the same zest it had when the first Swift rolled off the production line. Buckle up, because if history is any indication, Magyar Suzuki is only getting started.
