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



BREA, Calif. (January 5, 2005) - American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) enjoyed the largest 2004 sales increase of any non-luxury brand in the U.S., excluding new entrants, posting a 26 percent increase in year-to-date sales and a 12 percent increase in December 2004 sales compared to the same month last year. Leading the way for the Suzuki model line were the Forenza models, posting sales of 1,888 units this month for a total of 24,796 units in 2004, as well as the XL-7 SUV, posting sales of 1,232 units this month for a total of 18,501 units in 2004.

Fueling Suzuki's record sales 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, both in showrooms now. These products, combined with the growing network of more than 540 U.S. dealers 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.

**Please note: Forenza Wagon and Reno sales are included in the Forenza sales.
 
Nov 2004 2003 DSR %            
VITARA: 186 360 -50%              
GRAND VITARA: 448 399 8%    
XL-7: 1,232 1,375 -14%            
AERIO: 557 1,192 -55%            
FORENZA**: 1,888 578 215%  
VERONA: 910 584 50%            
TOTAL: 5,221 4,489 12%          

CYTD 2004 2003 DSR %
VITARA: 3,476 5,391 -36%
GRAND VITARA: 4,860 7,945 -39%
XL-7:  18,501 22,560 -18%
AERIO:9,438 19,823 -53%
FORENZA**: 24,796 633 3805%
VERONA: 12,874 1,967 552%
TOTAL: 73,946 58,438 26%

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