Suzuki Sales up 36 Percent -- A New Record For May

BREA, Calif.--June 1, 2006--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today announced sales of 10,135 units in May -- representing an increase of 36 percent over May 2005, the best May sales in company history and the third consecutive month in which Suzuki reported sales above 10,000 units. Year-to-date sales, which total 47,443, are up 37 percent. Suzuki's monthly and quarterly 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 2,358 units, an impressive 630 percent increase over last year's numbers. The top-selling Forenza family of vehicles also contributed to Suzuki's record month, with 4,961 units sold in May -- a 13 percent increase over 2005.

"Suzuki's record-setting sales in April and May, following the outstanding first quarter result, demonstrates Suzuki's positive sales momentum and puts us on-track to sustain our growth throughout 2006," said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki's Automotive Operations. "With the increasing popularity of the 2006 Grand Vitara, the continuing sales strength of the Forenza models and the excitement surrounding the two new vehicles (all-new 2007 XL7 and all-new 2007 SX4) we plan to introduce later this year, American Suzuki will be in position for a successful sales effort this year."

Suzuki's expanding product line in the United States includes the media-acclaimed 2006 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

                           MAY                        CYTD
                -------------------------- ---------------------------
                  2006   2005    MTD VS.     2006    2005    YTD VS.
                                MTD PRIOR                   YTD PRIOR
                                   YR.                         YR.

        VITARA:      0      0                   5     227         -98%
  GRAND VITARA:  2,358    323         630% 12,314   2,189         463%
          XL-7:  1,370    898          53%  7,742   9,788         -21%
         AERIO:  1,178    497         137%  4,713   2,882          64%
    FORENZA(a):  4,961  4,390          13% 21,111  15,196          39%
        VERONA:    268  1,349         -80%  1,558   4,283         -64%
         TOTAL: 10,135  7,457          36% 47,443  34,565          37%

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