American Suzuki's Automotive Sales Increase 23 Percent in November 2004

BREA, Calif.--Dec. 1, 2004--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) continues to achieve strong sales, posting a 23 percent increase in November 2004 compared to the same month last year and a 27 percent increase in year-to-date sales. Leading the way for the model line was the Forenza sedan posting sales of 1,872 units and XL-7 posting sales of 1,179 units this month.

Fueling Suzuki's record sales and success is the rapidly expanding product line featuring the addition of two new vehicles to the 2005 family: the five-door compact Suzuki Reno and versatile Forenza Wagon, in showrooms now. These products, combined with the growing network of more than 525 U.S. dealers and America's #1 Warranty, Suzuki's industry-leading, 100,000-mile, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty, continue to strengthen the Suzuki brand.

"Given the milestones we achieved this year, our continued commitment to growth, plus two new vehicles in our 2005 model line, we're aiming high for another successful model year," said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki's Automotive Operations. "Suzuki continues to grow in the U.S. market by exceeding consumer expectations for capable toughness, leading-edge styling and high-end features - all with prices well below the competition. We feel that Suzuki is in a solid position for continued growth."

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 more than 525 automotive dealerships in 49 states. ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corp. (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide automobile manufacturer. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has 139 distributors in 125 countries.

                      AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
                          MONTH-END REPORTING

                          November                     CYTD
                     2004     2003   DSR %     2004     2003    DSR %
                                    Change                      Change
          VITARA:     143      422     -65%    3,290    5,031     -35%
    GRAND VITARA:     398      468     -11%    4,412    7,546     -42%
            XL-7:   1,179    1,488     -17%   17,269   21,185     -18%
           AERIO:     513    1,173     -54%    8,881   18,631     -52%
      FORENZA(a):   1,872       55    3445%   22,908       55   41551%
          VERONA:     722      483      56%   11,964    1,383     765%
           TOTAL:   4,827    4,091      23%   68,725   53,949      27%

TRUCK
  DOMESTIC TRUCK:     143      422     -65%    3,290    5,032     -35%
    IMPORT TRUCK:   1,577    1,956     -16%   21,681   28,731     -25%
     TOTAL TRUCK:   1,720    2,378     -25%   24,971   33,763     -26%

CAR
    DOMESTIC CAR:       0        0       NA        1        5     -80%
      IMPORT CAR:   3,107    1,713      89%   43,753   20,181     117%
       TOTAL CAR:   3,107    1,713      89%   43,754   20,186     117%

  TOTAL DOMESTIC:     143      422     -65%    3,291    5,037     -35%
    TOTAL IMPORT:   4,684    3,669      33%   65,434   48,912      34%
      GRAND TOTAL   4,827    4,091      23%   68,725   53,949      27%

    Selling Days:      24       25               281      281

(a) Please note: Forenza Wagon and Reno sales are included in the Forenza sales.