Seeing the possibilities for Japan’s unique small car category (Kei-jidosha), Mr. Osamu Suzuki established a strong market for the Kei format compact car, which contributed to their globalization and overseas production in Asia and East Europe. In addition, he helped develop and popularize several reasonably-priced high-performance vehicle groups, all whilst streamlining the company management and manufacturing process behind the scenes. In recognition of these great achievements, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame is honored to induct Mr. Osamu Suzuki into the Hall of Fame.

Suzuki signing a business deal with GM in 1998.

Suzuki visiting the Indian Maruti factory in 1983.

The shop selling Suzuki-type looms in Hamamatsu, photographed in 1909.

Grand entrance of the Suzuki Motor Co. Ltd in 1954.

Sales of the 360cc Suzulight ‘kei’ began in 1955, establishing Suzuki’s car business.

Opening ceremony of the US Suzuki operation in 1963.

The 1952 Suzuki Power Free, which was basically a bicycle with a motor attached.

The Diamond Free being announced in 1953.

Suzuki’s first four-stroke models – the 90cc Colleda CO of 1954 vintage.

Suzulight Frontes at the first Japanese GP in 1963.

The announcement of the highly-successful 550cc Alto line sold at low uniform price in 1979.

Suzuki with Indira Gandhi at the Maruti factory in 1983.

Suzuki being awarded a medal by Pakistan’s President in 1983.

Signing an agreement for a Suzuki car factory in Hungary to be built in 1991.

Production of the Wagon R, announced in 1993. Its success took everyone by surprise…