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AMERICAN SUZUKI DECEMBER 2008 SALES

	DECEMBER			CYTD
	2008	2007	MTD VS.	2008	2007	YTD VS.
			MTD PRIOR YR.			YTD PRIOR YR.
GRAND VITARA:	399	1,331	-70%	11,936	19,538	-39%
XL7:	1,539	1,546	0%	22,548	22,662	-1%
EQUATOR:	13	0	N/A	13	0	N/A
SX4:	1,117	2,288	-51%	29,483	15,209	94%
FORENZA/RENO:	582	2,172	-73%	20,796	42,113	-51%
AERIO:	0	21		80	1,531	-95%
TOTAL:	3,650	7,361	-50%	84,865	101,884	-17%

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 400 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.

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Media Contacts

Jeff Holland, American Suzuki - (714) 996-7040 ext 2464,jeff.holland@suz.com