SUZUKI AUTO MAINTAINS SALES PACE IN 2008
Suzuki year-over-year daily rate sales up 2.6 percent for month
March sales bring 2008 volume to 26,430 vehicles
BREA, Calif., (April 1, 2008) – American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced automotive sales of 10,510 units in March, a year-over-year daily selling rate increase of 2.6 percent over last year’s March sales total. Suzuki Auto’s strong sales month, which kept it on-pace to match the company’s record-setting 2007 sales year, resulted in a total year-to-date sales volume of 26,430 vehicles.
March sales were led by Suzuki’s midsize crossover SUV, the XL7, which sold an impressive 3,898 units, an increase of 84 percent over 2007. The SX4 model line also contributed to March’s increase with 3,206 units sold, up 92 percent year-over-year.
“March 2008 saw two fewer selling days compared to March 2007, and despite the continuing challenges in today’s global economy, we’re pleased to report a 2.6 percent increase in monthly sales,� said Mark Harano, president of American Suzuki Automotive Operations. “Our expanded SX4 lineup, in particular, is receiving well-deserved attention from American consumers, delivering careful assembly, competitive economy and comfortable accommodation.�
2008 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 SUV, rugged Grand Vitara compact SUV, popular Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, and the European-styled Reno. Every vehicle in the line provides Suzuki’s standout virtues of toughness, leading-edge style and high-end features at very competitive prices. All 2008 Suzuki automobiles are backed by America’s #1 Warranty: a 100,000-mile/seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty.
Suzuki Auto March 2008 Sales
SUZUKI AUTO MARCH SALES
March 2008 CYTD 2008
GRAND VITARA: 1,568 3,874
XL-7:0 3
XL7: 3,898 10,672
SX4/AERIO: 3,206 7,586
FORENZA/RENO: 1,838 4,294
VERONA: 0 1
TOTAL: 10,510 26,430
