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March 16, 2026

A new Toyota Suzuki SUV is now in the works
A new Toyota Suzuki SUV is now in the works Image via www.topgear.com.ph
Toyota vs Suzuki – A price and warranty comparison – TopAuto
Toyota vs Suzuki – A price and warranty comparison – TopAuto Image via topauto.co.za

Badge engineering, or rebadging, is a common practice across the automotive world, and Toyota in particular has a habit of grabbing stuff off the Suzuki shelf. Maruti Suzuki are set to launch the 6th car built in partnership with Toyota in the form of the e Vitara. The 5 models currently on sale include hatchbacks, SUVs and MPVs.

Toyota vs Suzuki – A price and warranty comparison – TopAuto
Toyota vs Suzuki – A price and warranty comparison – TopAuto Image via topauto.co.za

This is a Toyota RAV4 wearing a Suzuki costume. Or, to be more serious for a sec, it's the Suzuki ACROSS, the first model to arise from an agreement between the two Japanese carmakers to badge. Learn why Toyota and Suzuki cars look alike.

2021 Suzuki Swace Is Another Toyota Corolla Touring Sports For Europe ...
2021 Suzuki Swace Is Another Toyota Corolla Touring Sports For Europe ... Image via www.carscoops.com

Explore the Toyota Suzuki partnership, rebadged models like Glanza and Hyryder. However in India, Maruti Suzuki and Toyota have joined hands to co-develop hybrid electric vehicles and powertrain which is expected to bring positive growth to both the companies. Which company made Suzuki engine? This is a list of automobile engines developed and sold by the Suzuki Motor Corporation.

Toyota Suzuki Partnership Explained: Rebadged Cars & Benefits
Toyota Suzuki Partnership Explained: Rebadged Cars & Benefits Image via torqueyou.com

In Mzansi, this collaboration manifests as a collection of Toyotas based squarely on Suzuki products built in India. So, which models in Toyota's stable are actually Suzukis underneath? Well, the vast majority are budget cars, with the Aichi-based automotive giant cleverly leveraging Suzuki's reputation as a small. The Ciaz is the most anticipated car in the list of rebadged cars under the Toyota.

Toyota Vehicles In India
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A lot of the Toyota cars on sale in South Africa are based on a Suzuki, but there are also a few Suzuki models that look awfully similar to a Toyota original. Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have decided to further strengthen collaboration in the supply of a battery EV (BEV) SUV model developed by Suzuki to Toyota. This new model is scheduled to be manufactured at Suzuki Motor Gujarat in India from the spring of 2025.

Suzuki’s First Electric SUV Will Be Sold As A Toyota Too | Carscoops
Suzuki’s First Electric SUV Will Be Sold As A Toyota Too | Carscoops Image via www.carscoops.com

Toyota's collaboration with Suzuki has resulted in rebadged models from both sides in different markets. One of the most extreme cases is South Africa, where the Toyota lineup currently includes.

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