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SUZUKI ANNOUNCES “FREE GAS FOR SUMMER” SALES EVENT

• Zero percent financing and three months of free gas for qualified buyers
• Offer available on retail purchases of all new 2007 and 2008 Suzuki cars and SUVs through June 30

BREA, Calif., (May 5, 2008) – To help motorists at the pump this summer driving season and generate additional traffic to U.S. showrooms, American Suzuki Motor Corp. has announced a nationwide sales promotion offering car buyers zero percent financing and three months of free gasoline on retail purchases of all new 2007 and 2008 vehicles from its versatile and fun-to-drive product line. The Suzuki “Free Gas for Summer” sales program, which kicked off May 1 and runs through June 30, is expected to further build brand interest and bolster summer sales.

“Suzuki recognizes the economic impact resulting from soaring gas prices and thought this promotion was a great way to entice eager car buyers,” said Gary Akin, vice president of sales, American Suzuki Automotive Operations. “Working through our U.S. dealer network, we’re happy to extend this unique program to consumers across the country, providing potential buyers even more reason to consider Suzuki during the summer shopping season.”

Customers who qualify for the offer through American Suzuki Financial Services will enjoy zero percent APR financing for up to 60 months and will receive a stored value Visa® debit card that can be used for fuel purchases. The amount of each stored value gas card is determined by several factors, including an assumed three-month timeframe for summer driving, the car or SUV’s EPA estimated highway mpg, the Federal Highway Administration’s estimated average of 1,000 miles driven per month and the U.S. national average price of one gallon of regular gasoline as determined by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

“Free Gas for Summer” Program

2008 Model	Zero Percent Financing (up to)	Free Gas Incentive (pre-paid card)
SX4 Sport/Sedan	60 months	$320
SX4 Crossover	60 months	$355
XL7	60 months	$450
Grand Vitara	60 months	$470
Forenza	60 months	$355
Forenza Wagon	60 months	$370
Reno	60 months	$355

To learn more about Suzuki’s “Free Gas for Summer” sales promotion, or to locate the nearest Suzuki dealer, please visit www.suzukiauto.com.

2008 Suzuki Auto Product Line

Suzuki Auto’s versatile line of 2008 vehicles includes the spirited four-door SX4 Sport, bold and functional five-door SX4 Crossover, exciting XL7 midsize SUV, rugged Grand Vitara compact SUV, versatile Forenza and Forenza Wagon and Reno. Every vehicle in the line provides Suzuki’s standout virtues of toughness, leading-edge style and high-end features at very competitive prices.

About Suzuki

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.

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Media Contacts

Jeff Holland, American Suzuki Auto – (562) 640-1758, jeff.holland@suz.com

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