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AMERICAN SUZUKI OCTOBER 2009 SALES

		OCTOBER			CYTD
		2009	2008	MTD VS.	2009	2008	YTD VS.
				MTD PRIOR YR.			YTD PRIOR YR.
GRAND VITARA:		276	689	-60%	6,767	11,073	-39%
XL7:		159	296	-46%	4,122	19,951	-79%
EQUATOR:		78	0	0%	2,111	0	0%
SX4:		1,229	1,839	-33%	18,494	27,104	-32%
FORENZA/RENO:		3	657	-100%	3,764	19,782	-81%
TOTAL:		1,745	3,482	-50%	35,270	77,996	-55%

2009 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 and award-winning Equator pickup truck. Every vehicle in the line provides Suzuki’s standout virtues of toughness, leading-edge style and high-end features at very competitive prices. All 2009 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 350 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 2008, SMC sold more than 2 million new cars and trucks and more than 3.5 million motorcycles and ATVs. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 196 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