Strong Suzuki Sales Start Year 31 Percent Ahead; Suzuki Unaffected by Industry Sales Decline

    BREA, Calif., Feb. 1 Beginning the new year with strong
sales, American Suzuki Motor Corporation posted a 31-percent increase over
January 2000.  The XL-7 recorded 1,092 sales in its first month on the market,
while the Grand Vitara posted 1,273 sales for January.  The Esteem Sedan and
Wagon started the year with 1,027 sales, a solid 39-percent increase over
sales for the same period last year.
    "Although the industry was down this month, Suzuki still climbed above
last January's sales," said Gary Anderson, vice president of sales.  "Our new
XL-7 is receiving positive feedback from journalists and dealers alike, and
this, coupled with our new 'It Fits' national advertising campaign, has helped
drive new customers to buy our largest, most versatile SUV and increase
overall sales."
    The Automotive Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), Brea,
Calif., was founded in 1985 by Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC).  ASMC markets
automobiles in the United States through a network of 400 automotive
dealerships in 49 states.
    ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation, is a diversified
worldwide manufacturer, selling a variety of vehicles in 191 countries.
Founded in 1920, it is based in Hamamatsu, Japan.


                        AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
                               MONTH END REPORTING

                                    January                      CYTD
                              2001          2000         2001          2000

    SIDEKICK:                    0             0            0             0
    SIDEKICK IMP:                0             0            0             0
    SPORT:                       1             0            1             0
    VITARA:                    442           704          442           704
    GRAND VITARA:            1,273         1,561        1,273         1,561
    XL-7:                    1,092             0            0             0
    SWIFT:                     281           146          281           146
    ESTEEM:                  1,027           739        1,027           739
    X-90:                        0             0            0             0
    TOTAL:                   4,116         3,150        4,116         3,150

    TRUCK
     DOMESTIC TRUCK:           442           704          442           704
     IMPORT TRUCK:           2,366         1,561        2,366         1,561
     TOTAL TRUCK:            2,808         2,265        2,808         2,265

    CAR
     DOMESTIC CAR:             281           146          281           146
     IMPORT CAR:             1,027           739        1,027           739
     TOTAL CAR:              1,308           885        1,308           885

    TOTAL DOMESTIC:            723           850          723           850
    TOTAL IMPORT:            3,393         2,300        3,393         2,300
    GRAND TOTAL              4,116         3,150        4,116         3,150