July 2007: Suzuki Auto Sales Continue to Cook in Summer Heat

BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced its current sales performance remains ahead of last year’s record clip entering the second half of 2007. Year-to-date sales for 2007 now stand at 65,431 vehicles, one percent ahead of last year’s sales through July and on pace to eclipse the record 100,990 vehicles sold during 2006.

Suzuki’s sales continue to be fueled by the growing popularity of its all-new midsize crossover SUV, the XL7, which sold 1,743 units in July, an impressive 623 percent increase over last year’s sales of the outgoing model. The media-acclaimed, compact SX4 Crossover also has been driving the company’s strong results, which are poised to continue well into the summer driving season and beyond with the arrival of the all-new, four-door 2008 SX4 Sport in Suzuki dealerships nationwide this fall.

“As we enter the second half of 2007, we’re pleased to remain on a record-setting pace and energized by the strong consumer and media response to our cars and SUVs,” said Mark Harano, president of American Suzuki’s Automotive Operations. “As we move fully into the third and fourth quarter, we remain confident that our spirited lineup, in combination with a committed dealer body, will yield appropriate levels of sales growth, along with increased customer satisfaction.”

American Suzuki’s product line includes the all-new XL7 midsize crossover SUV, the all-wheel drive compact SX4 Crossover, the media-acclaimed Grand Vitara, the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, and the five-door Reno. In addition to this strong vehicle offering, Suzuki features America’s #1 Warranty with an industry-leading 100,000-mile/seven-year, zero deductible, fully-transferable powertrain limited warranty.

About American Suzuki

The Brea, Calif.-based Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation was founded in 1985 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 530 automotive dealerships in 49 states. Based in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle and outboard motor manufacturer with sales of more than two million new automobiles annually. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 125 countries. For more information, visit www.media.suzukiauto.com.

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION MONTH END REPORTING
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		July							CYTD
		2007		2006		% Change			2007		2006		% Change
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GRAND VITARA:		1361		2146		-37	%		12351		16974		-27	%
XL7:		1743		241		623	%		15274		8922		71	%
AERIO/SX4:		1102		1032		7	%		9246		6842		35	%
FORENZA/RENO:		3735		4446		-16	%		28259		30329		-7	%
VERONA:		1		165		-99	%		300		1913		-84	%
TOTAL:	�	7943	�	8030	�	-1	%	�	65431	�	64989	�	1	%