Toyota and Suzuki have been efficiently sharing fashions and platforms in sure European markets and India, leading to a relationship that has bolstered each corporations’ market presence. Notably, the RAV4 is sold as the Suzuki Across on the Old Continent and some different merchandise have been rebadged each methods, but it surely seems a few of the most storied nameplates gained’t be shared.

A latest report means that Toyota‘s aspiration to introduce its personal variations of the Suzuki Jimny and Swift has hit a roadblock. While the businesses have collaborated seamlessly on different fashions, Suzuki has expressed a steadfast reluctance to share the 2 fashions, citing their integral function within the firm’s DNA and the danger of diluting their iconic standing if branded with the Toyota insignia.