Suzuki made a quirky and purposeful debut at CES 2025 under the theme “Impact of the Small: Creating the Small for Big Change.” While they aren’t exactly gunning for glitzy sports cars or giant SUVs, their focus on “Sho-Sho-Kei-Tan-Bi” (which roughly translates to compact, simple, light, swift, and beautiful) makes them stand out. Here’s a rundown of their compact creations that pack a punch:
Super Carry Mini Truck: Hauling the Compact Way
With over 60 years of hard labor under its belt, the Super Carry has been lifting the spirits (and heavy cargo) of workers. Now revamped for modern efficiency, it showcases Suzuki’s philosophy with a spacious interior and robust cargo capacity. It’s proof that trucks don’t need to be monstrous to get the job done.
Versatile Micro e-Mobility Platform: Wheelchair Tech Meets Robotics
In a true flex of tech ingenuity, Suzuki applied its electric wheelchair expertise to create a micro-mobility platform. Imagine robots with autonomous driving and AI integration zipping around for deliveries or even clearing snow—because nothing says innovation like a snow-removal drone named V3.
Applied EV Generation 6 Blanc Robot: The Future Workhorse
Suzuki and Applied EV have cooked up this compact autonomous electric platform aimed at solving the global driver shortage. Optimized for mass production, this workhorse of the future doesn’t just carry goods but carries the promise of greener logistics.
Glydways Autonomous Urban Transit: Sci-Fi Ride-Sharing
Think futuristic pods in dedicated lanes, offering on-demand rides with minimal environmental impact. That’s Glydways, developed with Suzuki’s partnership to provide sustainable urban mobility while giving your daily commute a much-needed sci-fi upgrade.
Suzuki is proving that “small” doesn’t mean insignificant—it means smarter, cleaner, and downright cooler solutions for the future of mobility. Not bad for a company best known for motorcycles and compact cars.
Images: Suzuki [JP].
