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Why don't Suzuki offer factory soft and hardtop models?
24 Jan 2025 18:26 #259222
by Motacilla
Replied by Motacilla on topic Why don't Suzuki offer factory soft and hardtop models?
Uh oh Filipao, I think they are going to kick us out.
Well, before they do, I will just add another possibly useless response to the topic.
Why doesn't Suzuki make the Jimny in [any configuration but the two they offer]? Well, because they can sell all they can make today, so what would be the benefit?
The Maruti business unit came up with the 4-door because they had factory capacity they needed to fill and the numbers told them it would be profitable. But unless/until they have 1) excess production capacity and 2) think a soft-top would sell in substantial numbers, there's no reason to expand the range. No real mystery to it.
But maybe as a boring "numbers guy" my explanation is not a satisfying one!
-- Johnny Foreigner aka Motacilla
Well, before they do, I will just add another possibly useless response to the topic.
Why doesn't Suzuki make the Jimny in [any configuration but the two they offer]? Well, because they can sell all they can make today, so what would be the benefit?
The Maruti business unit came up with the 4-door because they had factory capacity they needed to fill and the numbers told them it would be profitable. But unless/until they have 1) excess production capacity and 2) think a soft-top would sell in substantial numbers, there's no reason to expand the range. No real mystery to it.
But maybe as a boring "numbers guy" my explanation is not a satisfying one!
-- Johnny Foreigner aka Motacilla
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24 Jan 2025 20:37 - 24 Jan 2025 20:39 #259223
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Why don't Suzuki offer factory soft and hardtop models?
It's an international forum. It's fair to say the majority are in the UK but then as the site started in the UK and any meets etc are in the UK then that's only natural.
However everyone is welcome. We do remind users that as it's global and not all Jimnys are the same, particularly if the user is asking a specification question.
As you can see from the demographics, only 51% of visits are in the UK. A lot of overseas visitors are probably readers and not posters although they are welcome to post. For an example I called a Jimny specialist overseas a few weeks ago and could hear them say in the background, "It's Martin from BigJimny calling us!!" so the reach is quite wide.
However everyone is welcome. We do remind users that as it's global and not all Jimnys are the same, particularly if the user is asking a specification question.
As you can see from the demographics, only 51% of visits are in the UK. A lot of overseas visitors are probably readers and not posters although they are welcome to post. For an example I called a Jimny specialist overseas a few weeks ago and could hear them say in the background, "It's Martin from BigJimny calling us!!" so the reach is quite wide.
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Last edit: 24 Jan 2025 20:39 by mlines.
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24 Jan 2025 22:41 #259224
by fordem
Replied by fordem on topic Why don't Suzuki offer factory soft and hardtop models?
I'm so saddened, not enough of us from the Caribbean to even be a blip in the demographics 
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