American Suzuki Automotive Posts Second Best June Sales

    BREA, Calif., July 3 American Suzuki Motor Corporation
(ASMC) Automotive Division posted a 17-percent sales increase last month over
June 2000 sales, selling 7,076 units.  Strong June sales contributed to an
eight-percent increase for the first half of 2001, totaling 34,105 units.
    Suzuki small SUV sales posted 5,586 units in June, a 61-percent increase
over the previous year, thanks to the new XL-7, the first affordable small SUV
with a third row of seats, making it Suzuki's top selling vehicle for the
month and year-to-date.
    "High gas prices are making Suzukis an even better buy for new car and SUV
buyers," said Gary Anderson, vice president of automotive sales.  "We've
always offered great value in each of our models, and with skyrocketing
gasoline prices around the U.S. last month, our increased sales show that more
Americans know Suzuki cars and SUV's are both stylish and fuel-efficient buys.

    The Automotive Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), in
Brea, Calif., was founded in 1985 by Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC).  ASMC
markets automobiles in the United States through a network of more than
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.