American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announces Pricing On All-New 1999 Grand Vitara; Not Surprisingly, The All-New V6 Grand Vitara Offers Fully-Equipped, Yet Affordable Packages.

BREA, Calif.--(AutomotiveWire)--Aug. 6, 1998--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) Thursday announced 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 $1,000. 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 Corp. (ASMC), Brea, was founded in 1985 by Suzuki Motor Corp. (SMC). ASMC markets automobiles in the United States through a network of 300 automotive dealerships in 49 states.

ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corp. 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



    CONTACT:  American Suzuki Motor Corp., Brea
               Shari Gold, 714/996-7040
               www.suzuki.com