Suzuki Selects XM Satellite Radio for New 2006 Models

Suzuki Selects XM Satellite Radio for New 2006 Models

All-new Suzuki Grand Vitara and Suzuki XL-7 Arrive XM-Ready

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:XMSR), the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 4.4 million subscribers, today announced that Suzuki, one of Japan's fastest growing automakers, will offer XM Radio for the first time this fall. For the 2006 model year, the company's all-new Suzuki Grand Vitara and the award-winning Suzuki XL-7 sport utility vehicles will arrive XM-Ready at U.S. dealerships beginning in mid-September.

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The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has been completely redesigned for 2006. The ruggedly sporty Grand Vitara's new look is complemented by one of the industry's most generous standard equipment packages, especially for a vehicle with a base manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of under $19,000. Standard features such as an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), keyless remote entry, six air bags, automatic climate control featuring micron air filtration and integrated radio controls -- for fast, fingertip operation of the premium XM-Ready audio system -- combine to make the Suzuki Grand Vitara a value leader.

Suzuki's equally value-priced seven-passenger sport utility vehicle, the 2006 XL-7, also features an XM-Ready audio system as part of every variant's long list of standard equipment, starting with the base XL-7 model. The XM hardware will be available as a dealer-installed option for all XM-Ready vehicles for $399.00 plus installation.

"Suzuki's decision to offer XM-ready audio systems as standard equipment on the Grand Vitara and XL-7 is further proof that XM is being enthusiastically embraced by consumers," said Paul Kirsch, vice president of OEM business at XM Satellite Radio. "With the addition of Suzuki to our ever- expanding family of automotive partners, we look forward to continuing our rapid rate of growth by introducing even more consumers to coast-to-coast, commercial-free motoring."

"Suzuki is experiencing strong sales growth this year, and XM Satellite Radio will only boost that appeal," said Tom Carney, director, sales and marketing, American Suzuki Motor Corporation. "Suzuki is very pleased to offer XM-ready radios in the upcoming 2006 models of the Grand Vitara and XL- 7."

2006 Grand Vitara and Suzuki XL-7 buyers who activate XM Radio at the dealership also drive home with a three-month complimentary subscription to the XM service. XM Satellite Radio's 150 channels of commercial-free music and premier news, sports, talk and entertainment programming is available for a monthly subscriber fee of $12.95.

About XM Satellite Radio

XM is America's number one satellite radio service with more than 4.4 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City and Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame, XM's 2005 lineup includes more than 150 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most commercial-free music channels, plus premier sports, talk, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and 21 channels of the most advanced traffic and weather information. XM was named Best Radio Service at the 2004 Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan and Volkswagen/Audi, is available in more than 120 different vehicle models for 2005. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements in this press release include demand for XM Satellite Radio's service, the Company's dependence on technology and third party vendors, its potential need for additional financing, as well as other risks described in XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.'s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 8-5-05. Copies of the filing are available upon request from XM Radio's Investor Relations Department.

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CONTACT: Chance Patterson of XM Satellite Radio, +1-202-380-4318,
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