Suzuki Reports Record-Setting Month September 2005

BREA, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) automotive division continued its strong sales growth, reporting September sales of 7,131 units; up 41 percent over the previous September and Suzuki's best September in its history. Calendar year 2005 to-date sales are up 11 percent compared to last year.

Suzuki's record September increase was led by sales of the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza wagon models with sales of 4,213 units; a significant 128 percent increase over the previous year. In addition, sales of the company's Grand Vitara continue to impress, posting a 170 percent increase over last September as the media-acclaimed, all-new Grand Vitara begins rolling into dealerships. The sporty Aerio also enjoyed a strong September with sales of 743 units - an increase of 86 percent.

"The continuing sales growth of the Forenza models and the release of the all-new 2006 Grand Vitara will combine to make fourth quarter sales even stronger," said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki's Automotive Operations.

Suzuki's expanding product line in the United States now includes the all-new 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, which arrived in dealerships last month, the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza wagon, the five-door Suzuki Reno, the Suzuki Aerio and Suzuki Aerio SX, and the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV sold in the United States, the Suzuki XL-7.

In addition to the strong vehicle lineup, Suzuki vehicles feature America's No. 1 warranty with its industry-leading 100,000-mile/7-year, zero-deductible, fully transferable limited powertrain warranty.

            AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. MONTH-END REPORTING

                            SEPTEMBER                  CYTD
                        2005     2004   DSR %     2005    2004   DSR %
                                       Change                   Change

             VITARA:       1      183    -99%      230   2,915    -92%
       GRAND VITARA:     933      346    170%    4,101   3,487     18%
               XL-7:     697    1,288    -46%   13,315  14,481     -8%
              AERIO:     743      399     86%    5,817   7,753    -25%
         FORENZA(a):   4,213    1,851    128%   32,726  18,722     76%
             VERONA:     544      975    -44%    7,297   9,970    -26%
              TOTAL:   7,131    5,042     41%   63,486  57,329     11%
TRUCK
     DOMESTIC TRUCK:       1      183    -99%      230   2,915    -92%
       IMPORT TRUCK:   1,630    1,634      0%   17,416  17,968     -3%
        TOTAL TRUCK:   1,631    1,817    -10%   17,646  20,883    -15%
CAR
       DOMESTIC CAR:       0        0      NA        0       1   -100%
         IMPORT CAR:   5,500    3,225     71%   45,840  36,445     26%
          TOTAL CAR:   5,500    3,225     71%   45,840  36,446     26%
TOTAL
     TOTAL DOMESTIC:       1      183    -99%      230   2,916    -92%
       TOTAL IMPORT:   7,130    4,859     47%   63,256  54,413     17%
        GRAND TOTAL:   7,131    5,042     41%   63,486  57,329     11%
       Selling Days:      25       25              229     230

(a) Please note: Forenza Wagon and Reno sales are included in the 
    Forenza sales.

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