American Suzuki Automotive Sales up 15 Percent in August 2005

BREA, Calif.--Sept. 1, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) automotive division continued its strong sales growth in August reporting sales of 7,216 units; up 15 percent over the previous August. This is the best August sales figure for Suzuki since 1989. Calendar year 2005 to-date sales are up 8 percent.

Suzuki's increase was led by sales of the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza wagon models with sales of 4,573 units; a significant 101 percent increase over the previous year.

"The continuing sales growth of the Forenza models and the release of the all-new 2006 Grand Vitara should combine to make fourth quarter sales even stronger," said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki's Automotive Operations.

Suzuki's expanding product line in the U.S. now includes the all-new 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, set to arrive in dealerships this month, the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza wagon, the five-door Suzuki Reno, the Suzuki Aerio and Suzuki Aerio SX and the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV sold in the U.S., the Suzuki XL-7.

In addition to the strong vehicle lineup, Suzuki vehicles feature America's No. 1 Warranty with its industry-leading 100,000-mile/7-year, zero deductible, fully transferable limited powertrain warranty.

            AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. MONTH-END REPORTING

                              AUGUST                     CYTD
                      2005     2004    DSR %    2005     2004    DSR %
                                      Change                    Change

           VITARA:       0      290    -100%     229    2,732     -92%
     GRAND VITARA:     346      460     -28%   3,168    3,141       1%
             XL-7:     975    1,799     -48%  12,618   13,193      -4%
            AERIO:     782      548      37%   5,074    7,354     -31%
       FORENZA(a):   4,573    2,184     101%  28,513   16,871      70%
           VERONA:     540      735     -29%   6,753    8,995     -25%
            TOTAL:   7,126    6,016      15%  56,355   52,287       8%
TRUCK
   DOMESTIC TRUCK:       0      290    -100%     229    2,732     -92%
     IMPORT TRUCK:   1,321    2,259     -44%  15,786   16,334      -3%
      TOTAL TRUCK:   1,321    2,549     -50%  16,015   19,066     -16%
CAR
     DOMESTIC CAR:       0        0      NA        0        1    -100%
       IMPORT CAR:   5,895    3,467      63%  40,340   33,220      22%
        TOTAL CAR:   5,895    3,467      63%  40,340   33,221      22%
TOTAL
   TOTAL DOMESTIC:       0      290    -100%     229    2,733     -92%
     TOTAL IMPORT:   7,216    5,726      21%  56,126   49,554      14%
      GRAND TOTAL:   7,216    6,016      15%  56,355   52,287       8%
     Selling Days:      26       25              204      205

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