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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Suzuki’s KingQuad® 700
ATV Takes the Throne as American Hunter’s 2005 Vehicle of the
Year
New flagship now boasts six industry awards and reigns as
most-honored sport-utility ATV in its class
 BREA, Calif. (March 29, 2005) Suzuki’s all-new KingQuad®
700 ATV, introduced late last year, has picked up its sixth
major industry honor – 2005 Vehicle of the Year by American
Hunter magazine. This makes Suzuki’s new flagship ATV the
most-honored vehicle in its class.
The KingQuad 700 was selected by American Hunter on the basis of
reliability, design function and innovation, meeting evaluator
expectations, and value. To be eligible for the honor, vehicles
needed to be tested by a publication staff member or contributor
and widely available to consumers during 2004.
“For several years now, Suzuki has re-dedicated itself to ATVs,
and the result is a long list of innovations. This year’s
Hunting Vehicle of the Year [KingQuad 700] is the cream of that
crop,” explained American Hunter Editor-in-Chief Scott Olmsted
in the May 2005 issue.
American Hunter’s Vehicle of the Year award is part of the
National Rifle Association’s (NRA) Golden Bullseye Awards and
will be presented to Suzuki at an awards ceremony in April in
Houston.
 The 2005 Suzuki KingQuad 700 was previously recognized as ATV of
the Year by ATV Magazine; Best in Class by All-Terrain Vehicle;
Big Bore Utility 4X4 Shootout Winner by Dirt Wheels, ATV of the
Year by ATV Rider (Canada edition) and 4X4 ATV of the Year by
ATV Illustrated Magazine.
“We’re honored to have American Hunter join other top industry
publications in recognizing our new big-bore sport/utility ATV,”
said Glenn Hansen, American Suzuki advertising and press
relations manager. “We put a lot of time and research into
designing an ATV with top-of-the-line features, power and
performance to meet the needs of our customers.”
About the KingQuad 700
Suzuki’s 2005 KingQuad® 700 ATV is the new king of the
big-bore sport/utility ATV class. This all-new 695cc
fuel-injected four-stroke leads the pack as the only big-bore
ATV in the sport/utility class to combine an abundance of
rider-pleasing features, awesome power and performance,
immediate response and durability — all at a competitive MSRP.
From the big-bore fuel-injected four-stroke engine to
independent rear suspension to front differential lock to
hydraulic disc brakes, the KingQuad is unmatched in overall
performance, standard features and price in the sport/utility
ATV class.
The new King of Suzuki’s ATV line-up has been developed with
“Suzuki DNA” —a blend of advanced technology, uncompromising
power, precise handling and outstanding value. Suzuki KingQuad’s
fuel-injection system has been adapted from the
championship-winning GSX-R sportbike, giving riders excellent
fuel mileage, better throttle response and smoother engine
power.
About American Suzuki
The Motorcycle/ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor
Corporation (ASMC), Brea, Calif., was founded in 1963 by Suzuki
Motor Corporation (SMC). ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs via
an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. ASMC’s parent
company, Suzuki Motor Corporation, based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is
a diversified worldwide manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs,
scooters, automobiles and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and
incorporated in 1920, it has 120 distributors in 191 countries.
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