American Suzuki Achieves Best February Sales in 18 Years, Reporting an 18 Percent Increase in Sales; Suzuki Marks 13th Consecutive Month of Rising Sales

BREA, Calif.--March 1, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) continues to achieve strong sales, posting an 18 percent increase in February 2004 sales compared to the same month last year. ASMC sold 6,164 units for the month, making February its 13th consecutive month of rising sales, including three months of best-ever sales in 2004. Year to date, Suzuki sales are up 17 percent over 2004.

Suzuki's February 2005 sales qualify as the best February on record since 1987. Leading the way this month were the XL-7 SUV, with an 85 percent increase over the same month last year, and the Forenza models, achieving a 34 percent increase.

Evidence of Suzuki's growth is further illustrated by a recent R.L. Polk report showing that Suzuki vehicle registrations increased 47.8 percent in 2004 over 2003, the largest percentage increase of all manufacturers selling vehicles in the United States.

Fueling Suzuki's record sales is a rapidly expanding product line featuring the addition of two new vehicles to the 2005 family: the five-door compact Suzuki Reno and versatile Forenza Wagon. These products, combined with the growing network of more than 540 U.S. dealers, America's #1 Warranty, Suzuki's industry-leading, 100,000-mile, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty, continue to strengthen the Suzuki brand.

About American Suzuki

The Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC), Brea, was founded in 1985 by Suzuki Motor Corp. ASMC markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of more than 540 automotive dealerships in 49 states. ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corp. (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide automobile manufacturer with sales of more than 2 million new vehicles annually. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has operations in 125 countries. For media information and photos visit www.media.suzuki.com or Suzuki's consumer site, www.suzukiauto.com.

                     AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
                         MONTH-END REPORTING

                           February                    CYTD
                     2005    2004    DSR %    2005      2004    DSR %
                                    Change                     Change
          VITARA:     103     336     -69%     190       698     -72%
    GRAND VITARA:     652     339      92%     939       667      47%
            XL-7:   2,228   1,202      85%   4,719     3,205      53%
           AERIO:     534   1,189     -55%     957     1,895     -47%
      FORENZA(a):   1,865   1,393      34%   3,417     2,330      53%
          VERONA:     782     782       0%   1,356     1,545      -9%
           TOTAL:   6,164   5,241      18%  11,578    10,340      17%

TRUCK
  DOMESTIC TRUCK:     103     336     -69%     190       698     -72%
    IMPORT TRUCK:   2,880   1,541      87%   5,658     3,872      52%
     TOTAL TRUCK:   2,983   1,877      59%   5,848     4,570      33%

CAR
    DOMESTIC CAR:       0       0       NA       0         0       NA
      IMPORT CAR:   3,181   3,364      -5%   5,730     5,770       3%
       TOTAL CAR:   3,181   3,364      -5%   5,730     5,770       3%

  TOTAL DOMESTIC:     103     336     -69%     190       698     -72%
    TOTAL IMPORT:   6,061   4,905      24%  11,388     9,642      23%
      GRAND TOTAL   6,164   5,241      18%  11,578    10,340      17%

    Selling Days:      24      24               48        50

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