American Suzuki Announces December 2009 Sales

BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki:


	DECEMBER				CYTD
	2009	2008	MTD VS.		2009	2008	YTD VS.
			MTD PRIOR YR.				YTD PRIOR YR.

GRAND VITARA:	520	399	30	%	7,557	11,936	-37	%
XL7:	122	1,539	-92	%	4,355	22,548	-81	%
EQUATOR:	54	13	0	%	2,221	13	0	%
SX4:	1,116	1,117	0	%	20,704	29,483	-30	%
KIZASHI	71	0	0	%	71	0	0	%
FORENZA/RENO:	2	582	-100	%	3,769	20,796	-82	%
TOTAL:	1,885	3,650	-48	%	38,689	84,862	-54	%

2010 Suzuki Auto Product Line

Suzuki Auto’s versatile line of vehicles includes the spirited four-door SX4 Sport, bold and functional five-door SX4 Crossover, exciting XL7 midsize crossover SUV, rugged Grand Vitara compact SUV, award-winning Equator pickup truck and all-new 2010 Kizashi and SX4 SportBack which arrived in dealer showrooms in December 2009. Every vehicle in the line provides Suzuki’s standout virtues of toughness, leading-edge style and high-end features at very competitive prices. All 2010 Suzuki automobiles are backed by America’s #1 Warranty: a 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty.

About Suzuki

The Brea, Calif.-based Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) was founded in 1963 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 350 automotive dealerships and numerous other motorcycle, ATV and marine distributors in 49 states. With global headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle, and outboard motor manufacturer. In 2008, SMC sold more than 2 million new cars and trucks and more than 3.5 million motorcycles and ATVs. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 196 countries and regions. For more information, visit www.media.suzuki.com.