American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced record sales of 7,940 units in September – an increase of 11 percent over September 2005. September 2006 sales also set a new monthly record for the company. Year-to-date sales total 81,328 units, up 28 percent over the previous year. Suzuki’s monthly sales increases continue the company’s 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 September increase was led by the sales of its Grand Vitara, which sold 2,177 units, an impressive 133 percent increase over last year’s numbers. The top-selling Forenza family of vehicles also contributed to Suzuki’s impressive month, with 4,281 units sold in September.

“American Suzuki is on track to set a new sales record in 2006,” said Koichi Suzuki, president of American Suzuki’s Automotive Operations. “The success of the Grand Vitara and the Forenza models, combined with the sales start up of the SX4 X-over with standard all-wheel drive and the scheduled launch of the 2007 Suzuki XL7 SUV in November puts American Suzuki in position for a successful sales year,” he added.

Suzuki’s expanding product line in the United States includes the all-new 2007 SX4, 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.