American Suzuki May 2005 Sales Up 1 Percent

BREA, Calif.--June 1, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) posted a 1 percent increase in May 2005 sales compared to the same month last year and a 9 percent increase in sales this calendar year, to date. ASMC sold 7,457 units for the month, while the top-selling Forenza models achieved a noteworthy 74 percent increase, selling 4,390 units in May 20, 200505.

"We are encouraged by the strong sales growth of the Forenza vehicles and continue to set high sales goals," said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki's Automotive Operations. "As we head into the summer months, we will continue to build awareness for the capable toughness, leading-edge styling and high-end features each vehicle in our line offers - all at prices well below the competition."

Boosting Suzuki's 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 and 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

                                 MAY                      CYTD

                        2005    2004    DSR %    2005     2004   DSR %
                                       Change                   Change
             VITARA:       0     336    -100%     227    1,847    -88%
       GRAND VITARA:     323     328       7%   2,189    1,921     16%
               XL-7:     898   1,854     -48%   9,788    7,801     27%
              AERIO:     497   1,014     -47%   2,882    4,953    -41%
         FORENZA(a):   4,390   2,731      74%  15,196    9,216     68%
              VERONA   1,349   1,757     -17%   4,283    6,584    -34%
              TOTAL:   7,457   8,020       1%  34,565   32,322      9%
TRUCK
     DOMESTIC TRUCK:       0     336    -100%     227    1,847    -88%
       IMPORT TRUCK:   1,221   2,182     -39%  11,977    9,722     25%
        TOTAL TRUCK:   1,221   2,518     -47%  12,204   11,569      7%
CAR
       DOMESTIC CAR:       0       0       NA       0        0      NA
         IMPORT CAR:   6,236   5,502      23%  22,361   20,753      9%
          TOTAL CAR:   6,236   5,502      23%  22,361   20,753      9%
     TOTAL DOMESTIC:       0     336    -100%     227    1,847    -88%
       TOTAL IMPORT:   7,457   7,684       5%  34,338   30,475     14%
         GRAND TOTAL   7,457   8,020       1%  34,565   32,322      9%
       Selling Days:      24      26              126      128

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