American Suzuki Sales up 24 Percent in September

BREA, Calif.--Oct. 1, 2004--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) continues to achieve strong sales, posting a 24 percent increase in September 2004 compared to the same month last year and a 25 percent increase in year-to-date sales. In total, ASMC dealers sold 5,042 vehicles in September 2004 and 57,329 vehicles this calendar year.

American Suzuki's success comes from the rapid introduction of new cars, such as its top-selling Suzuki Forenza premium compact and Suzuki Verona midsize sedan, both introduced late last year. Continued growth is expected due to the launch of two additional vehicles to the 2005 model year line: the five-door compact Suzuki Reno and versatile Forenza Wagon, both scheduled to arrive in showrooms this fall.

"We're very encouraged by the record sales achieved this year," explained Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki's Automotive Operations. "Our value-packed vehicles are continuing to bring new customers to Suzuki and increasing awareness of Suzuki's automotive brand and products in the marketplace. We are certain that sales will continue to grow as we complete the necessary steps to reach our goal of tripling Suzuki's U.S. sales by 2007."

About American Suzuki

The Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corp., Brea, was founded in 1985 by Suzuki Motor Corp. ASMC markets automobiles in the United States through a network of about 500 automotive dealerships in 49 states. ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corp. (SMC), was founded in 1909, incorporated in 1920 and is based in Hamamatsu, Japan. SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile manufacturer with 139 distributors in 125 countries.

Note to Editors: Due to recent technical difficulties with American Suzuki's dealer sales reporting system, some sales from Thursday, Sept. 30, will be reported with American Suzuki's October sales totals.

                      AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
                          MONTH-END REPORTING

                         September                    CYTD
                    2004     2003   DSR %      2004     2003   DSR %
                                   Change                     Change
         VITARA:     183      515      -66%   2,915    4,130      -30%
   GRAND VITARA:     346      514      -35%   3,487    6,456      -46%
           XL-7:   1,288    1,449      -15%  14,481   18,023      -20%
          AERIO:     399    1,048      -63%   7,753   16,464      -53%
        FORENZA:   1,851        0        NA  18,722        0        NA
         VERONA:     975      365      156%   9,970      365     2620%
          TOTAL:   5,042    3,893       24%  57,329   45,551       25%

TRUCK
 DOMESTIC TRUCK:     183      515      -66%   2,915    4,131      -30%
   IMPORT TRUCK:   1,634    1,963      -20%  17,968   24,479      -27%
    TOTAL TRUCK:   1,817    2,478      -30%  20,883   28,610      -27%

CAR
   DOMESTIC CAR:       0        0        NA       1        5      -80%
     IMPORT CAR:   3,225    1,415      119%  36,445   16,936      114%
      TOTAL CAR:   3,225    1,415      119%  36,446   16,941      114%

 TOTAL DOMESTIC:     183      515      -66%   2,916    4,136      -30%
   TOTAL IMPORT:   4,859    3,378       38%  54,413   41,415       31%
    GRAND TOTAL:   5,042    3,893       24%  57,329   45,551       25%

   Selling Days:      25       24               230      229