Clarion to Supply Suzuki's 2006 SUV Models With XM-Ready Audio System

DETROIT, Sept. 1 -- When buyers of Suzuki's 2006 model year SUVs begin enjoying their XM-ready audio system, they'll be doing so on Clarion audio systems supplied by Clarion Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Clarion Company Ltd.

Clarion is the exclusive audio supplier of Suzuki's first-ever XM Satellite Radio audio system. Outfitting the automakers all-new 2006 Grand Vitara and the 2006 XL-7, the audio system comes in two versions: a single CD player or 6 disc in-dash radio. Either will allow buyers to access XM's more than 150 channels of commercial-free music and premier news, talk, sports and entertainment programming. Both vehicles are expected to reach dealerships nationwide by mid-September 2005.

"We're extremely excited about our newfound partnership with American Suzuki," said Matt Matsuda, President of Clarion Corporation of America. "Suzuki is a world-class automaker who Clarion has had a long-standing global relationship with."

As an added bonus, buyers of Suzuki's two SUV models will receive a three- month complimentary subscription to XM for activating their satellite radio service at the dealership. Based in Washington, D.C., XM is currently available for a monthly subscriber fee of $12.95.

"Not only does this new option offer Suzuki customers a chance to tap into XM's coast-to-coast satellite radio coverage, but the luxury of doing so via a great audio system with superior sound quality," added Matsuda.

For more information on this exciting new Satellite Radio feature, please visit a local Suzuki dealership near you.

About Clarion

Clarion Corporation of America has its headquarters in Gardena, California and is a subsidiary of Tokyo based Clarion Company Ltd. ranked among the top 100 Global OEM Suppliers by Automotive News. Clarion, an international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940, is positioned as the number one independent car audio manufacturer. Clarion conducts research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of vehicle entertainment, navigation, communications and security products for the automotive and recreational vehicle environments, including IVCS (in-vehicle computing systems). Clarion has more than 10,000 employees worldwide and 24 factories in 10 countries, with marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the Web at http://www.clarion.com/ .