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February 08, 2006

This Week:

• Audi Q7 - The performance SUV

• Toyota Reaches 15 Million Mark in North American Production

• Dodge to Ignite Mid-Size SUV Market

• Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2006 Q45 Sport

• GM Announces Awards to IT Systems Integrators

• Porsche has superb start to new year in North America

• Volkswagen and Google Team Up to Explore Future Vehicle Navigation Systems

• The All New Volvo S80 Powered by New Six-Cylinder In-Line Engine

• Chrysler Group Celebrates Manufacturing Launch of All-New 2007 Dodge Caliber

• American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Including All-New 2006 Grand Vitara, at Philadelphia International Auto Show

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"With the all-new Grand Vitara now in showrooms, and even more new products on the horizon, Suzuki expects to draw even more first-time Suzuki customers into dealerships in 2006," said Koichi Suzuki, president of ASMC Automotive Operations. "As Suzuki continues its growth in the U.S. market, we look forward to the many auto shows around the country to showcase the inviting products behind our continued success."

Sales of Suzuki cars and SUVs in the United States were up 11 percent in 2005 from the previous year. The entire vehicle line exceeds consumer expectations with stand-out virtues for toughness, leading-edge style and high-end features at prices well below the competition.

All 2006 Suzuki vehicles come in one highly equipped trim level, offering significant features and amenities for the money. Rather than selecting between the traditional base, mid- and high-end trim levels, buyers now have the option of selecting from various option packages to fit their needs. All Suzuki vehicles come with America's #1 Warranty, the industry-leading 100,000- mile, seven-year, fully transferable, zero-deductible powertrain limited warranty.

All-new Grand Vitara Redefines Expectations for Compact SUVs

The unique frame design of the 2006 Grand Vitara combines the refined road manners of a car-based unibody SUV with the off-road strength of a body-on-frame design. The available shift-on-the-fly four-mode four-wheel-drive system and tough unibody construction, enhanced with a built-in ladder frame, deliver off-road capability while the fully independent suspension provides quiet comfort and control on roads and trails. The standard 185-horsepower, 2.7-liter, six-cylinder, 24-valve DOHC engine offers plenty of power for driving excitement.

The five-passenger Grand Vitara fits into the Suzuki SUV lineup just below the larger XL-7. The Grand Vitara comes in one trim level with three available equipment packages. The standard five-speed manual transmission and two-wheel drive starts at an MSRP of $19,199. The extensive list of standard equipment includes Electronic Stability Program (ESP(R))(1) (including traction control), anti-lock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), six airbags (including front and rear side-curtain airbags), power amenities and remote keyless entry.

Three optional packages (Premium, XSport and Luxury) heap on extensive upgrades, ultimately topping out at $24,599 for a Grand Vitara with Luxury Package and full-time four-mode four-wheel drive. There are two four-wheel drive options available: full-time single-mode four-wheel drive and full-time four-mode four-wheel drive. A five-speed automatic transmission is optional.

(1) ESP is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler AG.

(Feb 4, 2006)