American Suzuki Motor Corp. said Tuesday its U.S. auto sales in December climbed 40 percent, buoyed by a jump in sales of the Kizashi.

Suzuki sold 2,647 vehicles last month, up from 1,885 in December 2009.

The carmaker sold 1,226 SX4s, an increase of 10 percent over December 2009. The line includes the four-door SX4 Sport, all-wheel-drive five-door SX4 Crossover, and SX4 SportBack athletic hatch.

Commenting on 2011product line Suzuki Auto's versatile line of vehicles includes the spirited four-door SX4 Sport, all-wheel-drive five-door SX4 Crossover, SX4 SportBack athletic hatch, refined Grand Vitara compact SUV, award-winning Equator pickup truck and performance-oriented Kizashi.