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Suzuki Announces Pricing on All-New 1999 Grand Vitara

6 August 1998

American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announces Pricing on All-New 1999 Grand Vitara

             Not Surprisingly, the All-New V6 Grand Vitara Offers
                   Fully-Equipped, Yet Affordable Packages

    BREA, Calif., Aug. 6 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation
(ASMC) announced today the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for
the 1999 Grand Vitara line-up, which arrives in dealerships this month.
    With its powerful V6 engine, extensive technological advances, dynamic
styling and refined interior, all as standard equipment, the 1999 Grand Vitara
boasts the most outstanding value in its class.  In keeping with Suzuki's
value-conscious tradition, the Grand Vitara's competitive pricing strategy
parallels the company's goal to re-establish a leadership position in the
small sport-utility segment.
    The Grand Vitara model line is available in either two-wheel drive (2WD)
or four-wheel drive (4WD) configurations.  Both the two-wheel drive JS and
four-wheel drive JLX offer the same standard equipment and feature a
top-of-the-line "+" trim level that adds ABS and aluminum alloy wheels.
    The MSRP for the two-wheel drive Grand Vitara JS starts at $17,999 with a
manual transmission and the JS+ is priced at $18,999 also equipped with a
manual transmission.  The MSRP for the four-wheel drive Grand Vitara JLX
starts at $18,999 and the JLX+ comes in at $19,999 for the manual transmission
model.  Automatic transmission is available for $1000.  Destination and
delivery charge for the Grand Vitara is $430 (except in Alaska, $700) not
including license and state or local taxes.
    The Automotive Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), Brea,
Calif., was founded in 1985 by Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC).  ASMC markets
automobiles in the United States through a network of 300 automotive
dealerships in 49 states.
    ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation based in Hamamatsu, Japan,
is a diversified worldwide automobile manufacturer.  Founded in 1920, SMC has
134 distributors in 175 countries.

                                 GRAND VITARA
                1999 MY MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE
                        (Current as of July 20, 1998)

                Model Description               1999 MY MSRP

    Grand Vitara    JS    5 MT                    $17,999
                    JS    4 AT                    $18,999
                    JS+   5 MT                    $18,999
                    JS+   4 AT                    $19,999

                    JLX   5 MT                    $18,999
                    JLX   4 AT                    $19,999
                    JLX+  5 MT                    $19,999
                    JLX+  4 AT                    $20,999