American Suzuki Reports July 2009 Sales

BREA, CA - August 3, 2009: American Suzuki:

		JULY						CYTD
		2009		2008		MTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR.		2009		2008		YTD VS. YTD PRIOR YR.
GRAND VITARA:		731		1,256		-42%		4,877		8,477		-42%
XL7:		261		1,812		-86%		3,408		18,885		-82%
EQUATOR:		438		0		0%		1,400		0		0%
SX4:		1,985		2,595		-24%		12,612		20,605		-39%
FORENZA/RENO:		92		2,439		-96%		3,607		16,303		-78%
TOTAL:		3,507		8,103		-57%		25,915		64,350		-60%

2009 Suzuki Auto Product Line

Suzuki Auto’s versatile line of vehicles includes the spirited four-door SX4 Sport, bold and functional five-door SX4 Crossover, exciting XL7 midsize crossover SUV, rugged Grand Vitara compact SUV and award-winning Equator pickup truck. Every vehicle in the line provides Suzuki’s standout virtues of toughness, leading-edge style and high-end features at very competitive prices. All 2009 Suzuki automobiles are backed by America’s #1 Warranty: a 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty.

About Suzuki

The Brea, Calif.-based Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation was founded in 1963 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 400 automotive dealerships and numerous other motorcycle, ATV and marine distributors in 49 states. With global headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle and outboard motor manufacturer. In 2008, SMC sold more than two million new cars and trucks and more than three million motorcycles and ATVs. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 193 countries and regions.