Nissan: Nissan North America Announces September Sales

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FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported September U.S. sales of 91,907 units versus 92,964 units a year earlier, down 1.1 percent.  Nissan Division sales decreased 2.4 percent for the month at 82,462 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were up 11.4 percent over the prior year, to 9,445 units.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS

• Nissan Division posted sales of 82,462 units, down 2.4 percent from last September’s 84,485 units.


• Sales of the Nissan Rogue crossover rose 12.7 percent to 12,106 units, setting a new volume record for September.


• Pathfinder SUV sales rose 38.7 percent over a year ago, to 3,205 units, contributing to an overall rise in truck sales of 3.3 percent.


• Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF totaled 984 units, the highest volume for any month in the past 12 months.

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS

• Infiniti today reported sales of 9,445 units for September, an increase of 11.4 percent from 8,479 units a year earlier.


• Infiniti FX sales of 1,659 marked an increase of 127.6 percent, with the luxury performance crossover showing an increase of 5.7 percent to 7,462 units for the year.


• Sales of the new Infiniti JX 7-passenger luxury crossover totaled 2,251 in September, and 14,353 units have been sold since deliveries began in March.


• Infiniti luxury crossovers and sport utility vehicles had an increase of 107 percent in September, and are up 63.6 percent for year.


• In total, Infiniti September sales were the best since 2007, and marked five straight months of double-digit increases.

NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. September had 25 selling days both in 2012 and 2011.

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012 by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com.

About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second largest Japanese automotive company by volume, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan and is an integral pillar of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 248,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4.6 million vehicles in 2011. With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year award.

For more information on our products, services and commitment to Sustainable Mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

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Contact:

Katherine Zachary
Nissan North America
Tel # 615-725-1447

NISSAN DIVISION
	Sept.		Sept.		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% chg		2012		2011		% chg
Nissan Division Total	82,462		84,485		-2.4		779,888		701,898		11.1
Versa	8,016		11,800		-32.1		85,572		71,611		19.5
Sentra	9,345		8,105		15.3		85,840		90,026		-4.6
Cube	515		440		17.0		5,812		13,652		-57.4
Altima	24,448		24,356		0.4		234,040		200,554		16.7
Maxima	5,718		6,133		-6.8		46,121		44,593		3.4
LEAF	984		1,031		-4.6		5,212		7,199		-27.6
Juke	3,195		3,310		-3.5		28,096		27,459		2.3
370Z	436		469		-7.0		6,099		6,081		0.3
GT-R	119		107		11.2		968		1,102		-12.2
Total Car	52,776		55,751		-5.3		497,760		462,277		7.7
Frontier	4,354		4,331		0.5		44,814		37,445		19.7
Titan	1,792		2,294		-21.9		16,406		15,348		6.9
Xterra	1,408		1,566		-10.1		13,500		13,085		3.2
Pathfinder	3,205		2,311		38.7		23,542		18,883		24.7
Armada	1,148		1,552		-26.0		13,150		13,117		0.3
Rogue	12,106		10,740		12.7		109,763		91,378		20.1
Murano	3,685		4,481		-17.8		39,322		38,678		1.7
Quest	1,190		852		39.7		14,514		8,652		67.8
NV	798		607		31.5		7,117		3,035		134.5
Total Truck	29,686		28,734		3.3		282,128		239,621		17.7
North American produced	60,232		63,055		-4.5		570,102		507,697		12.3
Car	47,527		50,394		-5.7		451,573		406,784		11.0
Truck	12,705		12,661		0.3		118,529		100,913		17.5
Import	22,230		21,430		3.7		209,786		194,201		8.0
Car	5,249		5,357		-2.0		46,187		55,493		-16.8
Truck	16,981		16,073		5.6		163,599		138,708		17.9
INFINITI DIVISION
	Sept.		Sept.		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% chg		2012		2011		% chg
Infiniti Division Total	9,445		8,479		11.4		86,596		72,181		20.0
G Sedan	2,807		3,940		-28.8		35,766		31,751		12.6
G Coupe	870		1,089		-20.1		10,286		11,632		-11.6
M	500		905		-44.8		6,759		8,149		-17.1
QX	1,105		1,206		-8.4		9,490		9,003		5.4
JX	2,251		n/a		n/a		14,353		n/a		n/a
EX	253		610		-58.5		2,480		4,589		-46.0
FX	1659		729		127.6		7,462		7,057		5.7
Total Car	4,177		5,934		-29.6		52,811		51,532		2.5
Total Truck	5,268		2,545		107.0		33,785		20,649		63.6
NISSAN & INFINITI
	Sept.		Sept.		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% chg		2012		2011		% chg
TOTAL VEHICLE	91,907		92,964		-1.1		866,484		774,079		11.9
Total Car	56,953		61,685		-7.7		550,571		513,809		7.2
Total Truck	34,954		31,279		11.7		315,913		260,270		21.4
Selling days	25		25				230		229

* All numbers include Hawaii

Source: nissannews.com