American Suzuki July Sales Up 14 Percent

BREA, Calif.--Aug. 2, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) continues its strong sales growth, posting a 14 percent increase in July 2005 sales compared to the same month last year. ASMC sold 7,125 units for the month, notching a 7 percent increase for calendar year 2005, to date.

This month's sales mark ASMC's best July since 1988. The top-selling Forenza models achieved a noteworthy 91 percent increase this month, posting a 65 percent increase year to date.

"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 rest of 2005."

Contributing to Suzuki's sales is a rapidly expanding product line featuring the versatile 2005 Suzuki Forenza Wagon and five-door compact 2005 Suzuki Reno. Continuing the success, an all-new 2006 SUV is set to arrive at dealerships in late summer. These products, combined with the growing network of almost 540 U.S. dealers and America's #1 Warranty, Suzuki's industry-leading, 100,000-mile, seven-year, 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. 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

                                   JULY                  CYTD
                            2005   2004  DSR %   2005    2004   DSR %
                                         Change                 Change

                   VITARA:     1    319   -100%    229   2,442    -91%
             GRAND VITARA:   277    452    -36%  2,822   2,681      6%
                     XL-7:   991  1,764    -42% 11,643  11,394      3%
                    AERIO:   808    699     20%  4,292   6,806    -36%
               FORENZA(a): 4,447  2,421     91% 23,940  14,687     65%
                   VERONA:   601    809    -23%  6,213   8,260    -24%
                    TOTAL: 7,125  6,464     14% 49,139  46,271      7%
TRUCK
           DOMESTIC TRUCK:     1    319   -100%    229   2,442    -91%
             IMPORT TRUCK: 1,268  2,216    -41% 14,465  14,075      4%
              TOTAL TRUCK: 1,269  2,535    -48% 14,694  16,517    -10%
CAR
             DOMESTIC CAR:     0      0      NA      0       1   -100%
               IMPORT CAR: 5,856  3,929     55% 34,445  29,753     17%
                TOTAL CAR: 5,856  3,929     55% 34,445  29,754     17%
TOTAL
           TOTAL DOMESTIC:     1    319   -100%    229   2,443    -91%
             TOTAL IMPORT: 7,124  6,145    -20% 48,910  43,828     13%
              GRAND TOTAL: 7,125  6,464     14% 49,139  46,271      7%

             Selling Days:    26     27            178     180

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