July 2006 Sales: American Suzuki Motor Corp

[VenSeattle]

Suzuki's July 2006 Sales up Over Last Year

BREA, Calif.--Aug. 1, 2006--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today announced sales of 8,030 units in July - an increase of 13 percent over July 2005. Year-to-date sales total 64,989, up 32 percent over the previous year. Suzuki's monthly sales records continue its recent sales momentum, which included record sales of 82,101 in 2005 - the best sales year in American Suzuki's 21-year history.

ASMC's growth was led by the sales of its Grand Vitara, which sold 2,146 units, an impressive 675 percent increase over last year's numbers. The top-selling Forenza family of vehicles also contributed to Suzuki's record month, with 4,446 units sold in July.

"Suzuki's record-setting sales pace puts American Suzuki on track to continue our growth in 2006," said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki's Automotive Operations. "The sales success of the Grand Vitara and the Forenza models, combined with the scheduled launch of two new Suzuki vehicles later this year (the all-new Suzuki XL7 SUV and the all-new Suzuki SX4 with standard all-wheel drive) positions American Suzuki for a successful sales result this year."

Suzuki's expanding product line in the United States includes the media-acclaimed Grand Vitara, the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, the five-door Reno, the Aerio and Aerio SX, the Verona and the Suzuki XL-7, one of the most affordable seven-passenger SUVs sold in the United States.

In addition to the strong vehicle lineup, Suzuki automobiles feature America's #1 Warranty with its industry-leading 100,000-mile/7-year, zero deductible, fully transferable limited powertrain warranty.

        AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. MONTH END REPORTING
                          JULY                        CYTD
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               2006   2005     MTD VS.      2006    2005     YTD VS.
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                                                           YTD PRIOR
                            MTD PRIOR YR.                      YR.
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      VITARA:     0      1                      8     229         -97%
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GRAND VITARA: 2,146    277            675% 16,974   2,822         501%
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        XL-7:   241    991            -76%  8,922  11,643         -23%
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       AERIO: 1,032    808             28%  6,842   4,292          59%
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  FORENZA(1): 4,446  4,447              0% 30,329  23,940          27%
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      VERONA:   165    601            -73%  1,913   6,213         -69%
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       TOTAL: 8,030  7,125             13% 64,989  49,139          32%
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(1) Please note: Forenza Wagon and Reno sales are included in the
    Forenza sales.

Link: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/08/01/016741.html

[Farkas]

I'm guessing the (1) next to Forenza means it includes Reno sales?

[VenSeattle]

I'm guessing the (1) next to Forenza means it includes Reno sales?

176697[/snapback]

Accidentally left the footnote off from the press release. Corrected.

[regfootball]

the aerio is still kicking ass!!!!!

the XL7 will sell well I bet.

[Satty]

Um, those are still last months sales numbers. And I assume you haven't driven an Aerio based on the way you seem excited about it. You know all of those complaints about your 500 (noisy, throttle response, jerky transmission)? Those are extremely apparent in the first five minutes of an Aerio test drive. The one I drove (AWD hatch) had more wind and road noise at 35moh than my Fusion has at 60. Plus the cargo room didn't seem too great and the seats are muy uncomfortable. The only thing the Aerio has going for it is price (could've gotten a loaded one w/AWD for like $15.5) and safety.

[regfootball]

yes i have. the aerio was fun to drive, but yes it was too noisy.

it has good interior room and is fun and interesting.

Edited September 3, 2006 by regfootball

[Farkas]

I am interested in seeing how the SX4 does...

Seems like Suzuki now has four cars practically competing in the same cateogry.