BREA, Calif. (August 2, 2005) - American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) continues its strong sales growth, posting a 14 percent increase in July 2005 sales compared to the same month last year. ASMC sold 7,125 units for the month; notching a 7 percent increase for calendar year 2005, to date.
This month’s sales mark ASMC’s best July since 1988. The top-selling Forenza models achieved a noteworthy 91 percent increase this month, posting a 65 percent increase year to date.
"We are encouraged by the sales growth of the Forenza vehicles and have high expectations for our entire product line,� said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki’s Automotive Operations. “With a strong summer sales campaign and the launch of an all-new SUV in late summer, we expect strong sales for the rest of 2005."
July CYTD 2005 2004 DSR %
VITARA: 1 319 -100%
GRAND VITARA: 277 452 -36%
XL-7: 991 1,764 -42%
AERIO: 808 699 20%
FORENZA**: 4,447 2,421 91%
VERONA: 601 809 -23%
TOTAL: 7,125 6,464 14%
2005 2004 %
TOTAL YTD 49,139 46,271 7%
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