American Suzuki Offers New Financing Program; Zero Percent Financing Offered on All Suzuki Models

    BREA, Calif.--June 24, 2002--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) and Bank One Corp. , today announced they will work together to give Suzuki customers a new loan and lease finance program, effective immediately.
    The "Move Fast" program includes zero down, zero interest up to 60 months, until July 31, 2002.
    After an in-depth financial services review in October 2001, ASMC decided to change its financial program to fit a more challenging economy. Working with Bank One, one of the nation's largest independent automotive lenders, Suzuki now offers its customers the best rate, term and customer service available nationwide.
    "The new `Move Fast' program allows us to offer incredible financing options to our customers," said American Suzuki President Rick Suzuki. "This program will also place us in a very competitive position with industry leaders and will continue to move us further into the mainstream."
    "We are excited about the new relationship with Suzuki," said Senior Vice President Michael Buckingham from Bank One. "We are committed to delivering unparalleled service to the customers and Suzuki dealerships."
    Bank One is the nation's sixth-largest bank holding company, with assets of more than $260 billion. Bank One offers a full range of financial services to large corporate and middle market commercial customers and retail consumers. More information can be found on the Internet at BankOne.com.
    The Automotive Division of American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC), Brea, was founded in 1985 by Suzuki Motor Corp. ASMC markets automobiles in the United States through a network of more than 430 automotive dealerships in 49 states.
    ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corp. (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide automobile manufacturer. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has 120 distributors in 191 countries.

    Note to Editors: More information on all Suzuki vehicles is available at http://www.media.suzuki.com or contact ASMC Public Relations at 714/996-7040, ext. 2464 or autopr@suz.com.