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After Volkswagen bought 19.9% of Suzuki, the Japanese will to move from the current generation of diesels, that were from Renault and Peugeot, to the TDI engines provided by VW.

After VW bought 19.9% of Suzuki and the two sides announced a partnership that consists mainly of technological collaborations, the Japanese will go on TDI. Osamu Suzuki, Suzuki’s general manager, announced the review of their partnerships with both Renault and the PSA group, and intent to buy diesel engines from VW.

“The alliance between Suzuki and Volkswagen is very close. We do researches in all fields, including those of hybrid cars, diesel-electric or we try to learn from them” said the Japanese company director. The two manufacturers are studying the possibility of using common platforms and components.

Despite the links in research and development, the two brands plan to keep separate sales networks. “Suzuki does will not use the network of distributors of Volkswagen in North America or China, nor Volkswagen will do the same in India” said Osamu Suzuki. Maruti-Suzuki has the highest number of cars sold in India, and VW is the best selling car brand in China.