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Suzuki July 08 Sales Release

S UZUKI AUTO BEGINS THIRD QUARTER WITH MONTHLY SALES INCREASE


  • Suzuki sales up 2 percent for month, driven by popular SX4 lineup

  • July sales bring 2008 volume to 64,351 vehicles


BREA, Calif., (Aug. 1, 2008) – American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced automotive sales of 8,103 units in July, an increase of 2 percent over last year’s July sales total. The monthly results bring Suzuki’s year-to-date figures to 64,351 vehicles. Suzuki’s market share has increased 14.3 percent through the first six months of 2008.


Suzuki sales continue to be propelled by the versatile SX4 model line, which sold an impressive 2,595 units, an increase of 160 percent over 2007. Sales of the Grand Vitara compact SUV also contributed to Suzuki’s July strong performance with 1,256 units sold.


“Despite the economic challenges facing the automotive marketplace, Suzuki is pleased to kick off the third quarter on a positive note,” said Mark Harano, executive vice president of American Suzuki Automotive Operations.  “With potential car buyers’ current focus on fuel-efficient, affordable vehicles, Suzuki is poised for continued growth through the end of the summer and into the 2009 model year.”


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 crossover 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.


About Suzuki

The Brea, Calif.-based Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) was founded in 1963 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 500 automotive dealerships and numerous other motorcycle, ATV and marine distributors in 49 states.  With global headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle, and outboard motor manufacturer. In 2007, SMC sold more than two million new cars and trucks and more than three million motorcycles and ATVs.  Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 193 countries and regions.  For more information, visit www.media.suzuki.com.

SUZUKI AUTO JULY SALES


July

CYTD



2008

2007

% Change

2008

2007

% Change

















GRAND VITARA:


1,256

1,361

-8%

8,477

12,351

-31%

XL7:


1,812

1,730

5%

18,885

14,807

28%

SX4:


2,595

999

160%

20,605

8,010

157%

FORENZA/RENO:


2,439

3,735

-35%

16,303

28,259

-42%

OTHER:


1

118

-99%

81

2,004

-99%

TOTAL:


8,103

7,943

2%

64,351

65,431

-2%



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For more information:

Jeff Holland, American Suzuki Auto PR, (714) 996-7040 ext. 2006, autopr@suz.com