Creating Affordable Vehicle Value with SDV Light (right)
First written in FY2025-H1. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As the first application, SDV Light was applied to the “e VITARA” announced in 2025. (Integrated display system, server-connected navigation system, and third-generation Suzuki Connect)」
SDV Light progressed from a development policy to its first application, with the e VITARA equipped with an integrated display, server-connected navigation, and third-generation Suzuki Connect. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The concept of SDV Light was applied to the new “e VITARA,” which is equipped with features that are “just right” for customers seeking a B-segment SUV. Going forward, we will continue to select features that are just right for customers of each model and equip vehicles with valuable electronic systems.」
SDV Light progressed beyond a development policy to the application stage in the new e VITARA, which was equipped with features tailored to customer needs. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Through “SDV Light,” we will create and deliver vehicle value through software using an affordable system that is never excessive.」
SDV Light is being advanced as a specific development policy combining OTA and wired updates, ECU integration, and a software platform. - FY2025-H1First statedAnnual report
「For SDV as well, we are developing “SDV Light (right),” an affordable system that creates vehicle value while embodying minimal energy consumption through being small, using less, lightweight, short and beautiful. We will provide customers with products that make them feel, “This is just right” and “This is enough, and this is what I want.”」
Separately from the development of conventional connected technologies, the Company newly announced a policy to develop SDV Light (right), which combines minimal energy consumption with affordability.