American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) announced it has implemented a $500 customer cash incentive to any active or reserve member of the U.S. armed forces who purchases a model year 2002 or 2003 Suzuki vehicle through July 31, 2003.

The special offer -- across the entire Suzuki line of Aerio, Aerio SX, XL-7, Vitara and Grand Vitara -- also extends to the spouses and children of current military personnel.

"American Suzuki is proud to honor not only the men and women who served in 'Operation Iraqi Freedom' but all U.S. military personnel, reservists and their immediate families," said Rick Suzuki, ASMC president. "American Suzuki already represents tremendous value -- and we're delighted to make it even easier for those serving in the U.S. armed forces to own a Suzuki small car or SUV."

To qualify, active and reserve military personnel must show most recent leave and earnings statement to any of the 440 American Suzuki dealers in the United States.

Military spouses and children can claim the incentive by presenting immediate family member's most recent leave and earnings statement. The military incentive is available through July 31, 2003 and can be combined with any other Suzuki customer cash incentive.

All Suzuki vehicles are backed by "Suzuki's Open Road Promise," which includes America's #1 Warranty, a 7-year/100,000- mile powertrain limited warranty, a Courtesy Vehicle Program and 24-hour Roadside Assistance.

For more information on Suzuki vehicles, current incentive offers and U.S. dealer locations, go to www.suzuki.com.

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 approximately 440 automotive dealerships in 49 states. SMC, based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide automobile manufacturer. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has 120 distributors in 190 countries.