Jan. 2007 Sales: American Suzuki

Jan. 2007 Sales: American Suzuki

BREA, Calif. -- (February 1, 2007) -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced sales of 8,179 units in January – an increase of 13 percent over January of 2006 and the best January sales in company history. The new monthly sales record follows a record-setting 2006, when ASMC enjoyed automobile sales of 100,990 vehicles for the first time in its 22-year history.

ASMC’s record month was led by sales of the new XL7 crossover SUV with 2,206 units sold in January; a 46 percent increase over 2006 and a 52 percent increase in sales of the Aerio and SX4 models. In addition, sales of the popular Forenza family of vehicles increased an impressive 23 percent over last year’s numbers.

“Suzuki’s exciting automobile sales momentum is continuing into 2007,” said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki Automotive Operations. “In 2006, Suzuki achieved a significant milestone in the U.S. by surpassing 100,000 units in annual sales and we expect growing sales of the XL7 and the SX4 to help us continue to sell Suzuki automobiles at a record pace.”

Suzuki’s expanded product line in the United States includes the all-new XL7 midsize crossover SUV, the all-wheel-drive SX4 compact sport crossover, the media-acclaimed Grand Vitara, the popular Forenza sedan and Forenza Wagon, the five-door Reno and the Aerio sedan.

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

About Suzuki

The Brea, Calif.-based Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) was founded in 1985 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of more than 520 automotive dealerships in 49 states. Based in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle and outboard motor manufacturer with sales of more than two million new vehicles annually. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 125 countries. For more information, visit www.media.suzukiauto.com.

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION MONTH END REPORTING	
				
		JANUARY	CYTD	
		2007	2006	% Change	2007	2006	% Change	
								
								 
GRAND VITARA:		1,547	1,976	-22%	1,547	1,976	-22%	 
XL7:		2,202	1,511	46%	2,202	1,511	46%	 
AERIO/SX4:		1,007	663	52%	1,007	663	52%	 
FORENZA/RENO:		3,389	2,758	23%	3.389	2,758	23%	 
VERONA		34	301	-89%	34	301	-89%	 
TOTAL:		8,179	7,210*	13%	8,179	7,210*	13%	 

* last year’s total included one Vitara model

[source: American Suzuki]