American Suzuki's Sales Up 6 Percent In First Half of 2005

BREA, Calif. July 1, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) posted a 6 percent increase in sales this calendar year despite a relatively flat sales month compared to June 2004. Overall, ASMC sold 7,449 units for the month; with the top-selling Forenza family achieving a strong 35 percent increase over June 2004, selling 4,297 units this month. The Verona also saw a noteworthy 47 percent increase, selling 1,329 units.

"We are encouraged by the sales growth of the Forenza vehicles and have high expectations for our entire product line," said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki's Automotive Operations. "With a strong summer sales campaign and the launch of an all-new SUV in late summer, we expect strong sales for the second half of 2005."

Contributing to Suzuki's sales is a rapidly expanding product line featuring the addition of two new vehicles to the 2005 family: the versatile Forenza Wagon and five-door compact Suzuki Reno. These products, combined with the growing network of almost 540 U.S. dealers and America's No. 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 almost 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.

            AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. MONTH END REPORTING

                                   JUNE                  CYTD
                            2005   2004  DSR %    2005    2004  DSR %
                                         Change                 Change

                   VITARA:     1    276   -100%    228   2,123    -89%
             GRAND VITARA:   356    308     11%  2,545   2,229     15%
                     XL-7:   864  1,829    -55% 10,652   9,630     11%
                    AERIO:   602  1,154    -50%  3,484   6,107    -43%
               FORENZA(a): 4,297  3,050     35% 19,493  12,266     60%
                   VERONA: 1,329    867     47%  5,612   7,451    -24%
                    TOTAL: 7,449  7,485     -4% 42,014  39,807      6%
TRUCK
           DOMESTIC TRUCK:     1    276   -100%    228   2,123    -89%
             IMPORT TRUCK: 1,220  2,137    -45% 13,197  11,859     12%
              TOTAL TRUCK: 1,221  2,413    -51% 13,425  13,982     -3%
CAR
             DOMESTIC CAR:     0      1   -100%      0       1   -100%
               IMPORT CAR: 6,228  5,071     18% 28,589  25,824     11%
                TOTAL CAR: 6,228  5,072     18% 28,589  25,825     11%
TOTAL
           TOTAL DOMESTIC:     1    277   -100%    228   2,124    -89%
             TOTAL IMPORT: 7,448  7,208     -1% 41,786  37,683     12%
              GRAND TOTAL: 7,449  7,485     -4% 42,014  39,807      6%

             Selling Days:    26     25            152     153

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