After India and China, Ciaz to be made in Thailand

Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled the Ciaz sedan in Thailand at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Suzuki Motor Thailand Co (SMT), Suzuki’s Thai subsidiary, will begin production of the Ciaz from June. SMT’s Rayong Plant started producing the Swift in 2012 and the Celerio in 2014. The Ciaz will be the third model to be produced at the plant.

The Ciaz was launched in October 2014 by Maruti Suzuki India as well as by Chongqing Changan Suzuki Automobile Co., Ltd., Suzuki’s Chinese joint venture in December under the Alivio brand name. Thailand will be the third country to produce the model.

At the press conference held yesterday, Toshihiro Suzuki, executive vice-president, Suzuki Motor Corporation, said: “The ASEAN area accounts for 10% of our global automobile sales by volume and is very important for our global business. Models manufactured at the Rayong Plant are exported to ASEAN and European countries. Thailand is now an important site for the global business of Suzuki. We will continue to produce refined products here in Thailand.”

Suzuki is showcasing the Swift, Celerio, Ertiga, and the Carry van along with the Ciaz at the ongoing Bangkok Motor Show.