Suzuki January 2006 Sales up 33%

BREA, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2006--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today announced sales of 7,210 units in January -- an increase of 33 percent over January of 2005 and the best January sales in company history. The new monthly sales record continues Suzuki's recent sales momentum which included record sales of 82,101 in 2005 -- the best sales year in American Suzuki's 21-year history.

ASMC's record month was led by the top-selling Forenza family of vehicles with 2,758 units sold in January -- a 78 percent increase over 2005. In addition, sales of the all-new Grand Vitara increased an impressive 589 percent over last year's numbers.

"Suzuki's exciting sales momentum is continuing into 2006," said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki's automotive operations. "The increasing popularity of the all-new 2006 Grand Vitara and the continuing sales strength of the Forenza models have helped us achieve a record sales mark this month."

Suzuki's expanding product line in the United States includes the media-acclaimed 2006 Grand Vitara, the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, the five-door Reno, the Aerio and Aerio SX, the Verona and the Suzuki XL-7, one of the most affordable and fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUVs sold in the United States.

In addition to the strong vehicle lineup, Suzuki vehicles feature America's #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

                                   JANUARY                CYTD
                              2006   2005    %     2006   2005    %
                                           Change               Change

                     VITARA:     1     87   (99%)     1     87   (99%)
               GRAND VITARA: 1,976    287   589%  1,976    287   589%
                       XL-7: 1,511  2,491   (39%) 1,511  2,491   (39%)
                      AERIO:   663    423    57%    663    423    57%
                 FORENZA(a): 2,758  1,552    78%  2,758  1,552    78%
                     VERONA:   301    574   (48%)   301    574   (48%)
                      TOTAL: 7,210  5,414    33%  7,210  5,414    33%

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