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FEBRUARY SALES UP FOR SUZUKI AUTO

  • Suzuki sales up 3 percent for month
  • February sales bring 2008 volume to 15,920 vehicles
  • Year-to-date sales led by XL7 and SX4

Brea, Calif., (March 3, 2008) – American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced automotive sales of 8,800 vehicles in February, an increase of 3 percent over last year's February figure. Suzuki Auto's strong February resulted in a total year-to-date sales volume of 15,920 vehicles.

February sales were led by Suzuki's midsize crossover SUV, the XL7, which sold 3,761 units. Competing with the XL7 for February volume supremacy were two variants of the media-acclaimed SX4. The SX4 Crossover, launched in late 2006, and SX4 Sport, introduced in the fourth quarter of 2007, posted February sales of 2,414 units, resulting in an impressive 93 percent year-over-year increase. Suzuki Auto expects to continue its 2008 sales momentum with the latest addition to its product line, the all-new Suzuki Equator midsize pickup truck, which is scheduled to begin arriving in showrooms by the fourth quarter of 2008.

“In spite of a challenging economic environment, we're encouraged to see that our brand is strong enough to weather the storm and secure a steady sales pace in 2008,” said Mark Harano, president of American Suzuki Automotive Operations. “Suzuki vehicles provide an exceptional amount of content at a reasonable price, which is a particularly attractive selling point to automotive shoppers looking for value.”

2008 Suzuki Auto Product Line

Suzuki's full line of 2008 vehicles include the stylish four-door SX4 Sport, bold and functional five-door SX4 Crossover, versatile XL7 midsize SUV, rugged Grand Vitara compact SUV, the Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, and the 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 Auto

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.

The Brea, Calif.-based Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation was founded in 1985 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 500 automotive dealerships in 49 states. Based in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle and outboard motor manufacturer with sales of more than two million new automobiles annually. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 192 countries and regions. For more information, visit www.media.suzukiauto.com.

SUZUKI AUTO FEBRUARY SALES

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION MONTH END REPORTING

FEB.
2008		FEB.
2007		% ChangeCYTD
2008		CYTD
2007		% Change
GRAND VITARA:1,4081,634-14%2,3063,181-28%
XL-7:1111-99%3224-99%
XL73,7612,40257%6,7744,49151%
SX4/AERIO:2,4141,25493%4,3802,26194%
FORENZA/RENO:1,2163,138-61%2,4566,527-62%
VERONA:0460%180-99%
TOTAL:8,8008,5853%15,92016,764-5%

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For more information:

Jeff Holland, American Suzuki — (714) 996-7040 ext. 2006, jeff.holland@suz.com

Andrew Nicolai, PainePR for American Suzuki — (949) 809-6786, anicolai@painepr.com