BREA, Calif. (July 1, 2004) - Powered by an ambitious five-year growth plan, American Suzuki Motor Corporation once again achieved record-breaking sales, posting a 15 percent increase in June sales compared to the same month last year and a 23 percent increase in year-to-date sales, selling a total of 7,485 vehicles in June and 39,807 total vehicles this year.
American Suzuki's success comes from the rapid introduction of new products, including its top-selling Suzuki Forenza premium compact and Suzuki Verona midsize sedan. Continued growth is expected due to the launch of two additional vehicles to the 2005 model year line, the five-door compact Suzuki Reno and versatile Forenza Wagon, scheduled to arrive in showroom floors this fall.
"We are very pleased with the strides that ASMC continues to make this year with the sales, product, marketing and customer service milestones reached since the launch of our 357 Plan," says Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki's Automotive Operations. "Given the fast-growing sales of our value-packed product line, Suzuki is quickly becoming the brand of choice for smart, practical consumers who demand more for their money."
Vehicle JUN2004 JUN2003 %CHANGE
VITARA: 276 472 -44%
GRAND VITARA: 308 707 -58%
XL-7: 1,829 3,231 -46%
AERIO: 1,154 1,845 -40%
FORENZA: 3,050 0 NA
VERONA: 867 0 NA
TOTAL: 7,485 6,260 15%
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