Suzuki Sets Sales Record in March 2007

BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced sales of 11,030 units in March, marking the best March monthly sales in company history. Suzuki’s new March sales record also completes the company’s best first quarter ever with year-to-date sales of 27,794, up four percent. The company’s first quarter sales increase follows a record-setting 2006, when ASMC enjoyed automobile sales of more than 100,000 vehicles for the first time in its 22-year history.

ASMC’s impressive March results were led by the sales growth of its midsize crossover SUV, the XL7, which sold 2,213 units, an impressive 49 percent increase over last year’s sales of the prior model. Sales of the media-acclaimed all-new SX4 also helped propel the company’s strong results. The company will add to its expanding product line with yet another U.S. introduction at this week’s New York International Auto Show, the all-new 2008 SX4 sedan which goes on sale at Suzuki dealerships nationwide this fall.

“With the growing popularity of the all-new XL7 and SX4, the continued sales strength of the Grand Vitara, and launch of the new SX4 sedan this week, Suzuki is well positioned for another strong year,” said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki Automotive Operations. “With more outstanding products on the horizon, we believe we are building the foundation for sustainable growth.”

American Suzuki’s newly expanded product line includes the all-new XL7 midsize crossover SUV, the all-wheel-drive SX4 compact sport crossover, the media-acclaimed Grand Vitara, the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, the five-door Reno and the Aerio sedan.

In addition to its strong vehicle line, Suzuki vehicles feature America’s #1 Warranty with an industry-leading 100,000-mile/seven-year, zero deductible, fully-transferable limited powertrain warranty.

About American Suzuki

The Brea, Calif.-based Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) was founded in 1985 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of more than 530 automotive dealerships in 49 states. Based in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle and outboard motor manufacturer with sales of more than two million new automobiles annually. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 125 countries. For more information, visit www.media.suzukiauto.com.

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION MONTH END REPORTING

	MARCH			CYTD
	2007	2006	% Change	2007	2006	% Change


GRAND VITARA:	2,032	2,940	-31%	5,213	7,215	-28%
XL7:	2,213	1,487	49%	6,928	4,787	45%
AERIO/SX4:	1,669	1,003	66%	3,930	2,414	63%
FORENZA/RENO:	5,048	5,058	0%	11,575	11,212	3%
VERONA:	68	397	-83%	148	1,007	-85%
TOTAL:	11,030	10,887	1%	27,794	26,639	4%