AMERICAN SUZUKI OUTPACES INDUSTRY, POSTING A 26 PERCENT YEAR-END GAIN

BREA, Calif. (February 1, 2005) - American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) begins the new year with strong sales, posting a 15 percent increase compared to the same month last year, selling 5,414 units in January 2005. This marks Suzuki's twelfth consecutive month of rising sales, including three months of best-ever sales in 2004. Leading the way this month for the model line were the Forenza models, achieving a 79 percent increase, and the XL-7 SUV, gaining a 35 percent increase.

Fueling Suzuki's record sales and success is the rapidly expanding product line featuring the addition of two new vehicles to the 2005 family: the five-door compact Suzuki Reno and versatile Forenza Wagon. These products, combined with the growing network of more than 540 U.S. dealers - up 89 percent in 2004; and America's #1 Warranty, Suzuki's industry-leading, 100,000-mile, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty; continue to strengthen the Suzuki brand.



AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
MONTH END REPORTING
**Please note: Forenza Wagon and Reno sales are included in the Forenza sales.

January 2004 2003 % Change

VITARA: 87    362 -74%  
GRAND VITARA: 287    328 -5%
XL-7: 2,491    2,003 35%
AERIO: 423    706 -35%  
FORENZA**: 1,552    937 79%
VERONA: 574    763 -19%
TOTAL: 5,414    5,099 15%  

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