Nissan Canada sales increase 39 per cent in September

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Nissan today reported its best September on record with sales of 8,564 units in Canada, an increase of 39 per cent from the same month last year. Calendar year-to-date sales are up 6.3 per cent with 68,984 units sold as of month end.

Nissan division sales totaled 7,688 deliveries, up 41.6 per cent with the ever-popular Nissan Rogue setting a September sales record with 1,526 units sold, up 72.6 per cent. The Infiniti division reported best-ever September sales with 876 deliveries, an increase of 19.8 per cent over 2012.

"Both the Nissan and Infiniti line-ups continue to resonate with Canadian consumers. As a result, we have achieved seven consecutive months of over 8,000 units sold and reported our best-ever sales for September," said Christian Meunier, President, Nissan Canada Inc.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS:

• Nissan Division reported sales of 7,688 units, up 41.6 per cent from last year
• Nissan Rogue set a September sales record and remained the strongest seller in the line-up with 1,526 units sold, a 72.6 per cent year-over-year increase
• The Versa was the second most popular Nissan this month with sales of 1,406 units, an increase of 26 per cent
• Sales of Pathfinder jumped 526.7 per cent year-over-year with 727 units delivered and its strongest sales in over a decade
• Altima and Sentra sales increased 20.7 and 33.2 per cent this month with 1,225 and 988 units sold, respectively
• Nissan NV200 compact cargo van reported its strongest month since joining the line-up this spring

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS:

• Infiniti set a record in Canada this September with sales totaling 876 units, up 19.8 per cent over 2012
• Sales of the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan totaled 313 units contributing to a combined total of 389 deliveries for Q50 and MY13 G models, up 70.6 per cent this month
• Sales of QX60 remained strong with 269 units sold, up 33.2 per cent

NISSAN DIVISION SALES
	September		September		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Nissan Division Total	7,688		5,429		41.6		62,111		58,713		5.8
Versa	1,406		1,116		26.0		8,760		9,888		-11.4
cube ®	16		22		-27.3		156		263		-40.7
LEAF™	36		16		125.0		382		196		94.9
JUKE	353		233		51.5		3,125		2,948		6.0
Sentra	988		742		33.2		11,495		8,536		34.7
Altima	1,226		1,016		20.7		8,231		10,729		-23.3
Maxima	181		88		105.7		1,154		1,784		-35.3
370Z	33		12		175.0		398		465		-14.4
GT-R	15		9		66.7		110		103		6.8
Total Car	4,254		3,254		30.7		33,811		34,912		-3.2
Frontier	207		313		-33.9		2,130		2,290		-7.0
Xterra	47		50		-6.0		847		680		24.6
Rogue	1,526		884		72.6		12,620		11,453		10.2
Pathfinder	727		116		526.7		5,377		1,283		319.1
Murano	322		249		29.3		2,738		3,612		-24.2
Quest	62		36		72.2		604		546		10.6
Armada	52		32		62.5		405		446		-9.2
Titan	323		414		-22.0		2,354		2,677		-12.1
NV	64		81		-21.0		810		814		-0.5
NV200	104		0		100.0		415		0		100.0
Total Truck	3,434		2,175		57.9		28,300		23,801		18.9
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
	September		September		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Infiniti Division Total	876		731		19.8		6,873		6,197		10.9
G Sedan	44		182		-75.8		1,256		1,923		-34.7
Q50	313		0		100.0		605		0		100.0
Q60	32		46		-30.4		436		591		-26.2
M	33		44		-25.0		215		240		-10.4
Total Car	422		272		55.1		2,512		2,754		-8.8
QX50	97		149		-34.9		1,105		992		11.4
QX60	269		202		33.2		2,433		1,594		52.6
QX70	53		62		-14.5		503		575		-12.5
QX80	35		46		-23.9		320		282		13.5
Total Truck	454		459		-1.1		4,361		3,443		26.7
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
	September		September		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
TOTAL VEHICLE	8,564		6,160		39.0		68,984		64,910		6.3
Total Car	4,676		3,526		32.6		36,323		37,666		-3.6
Total Truck	3,888		2,634		47.6		32,661		27,244		19.9

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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, or visit the Americas media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.

About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 248,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4.9 million vehicles in 2012, generating revenue of 9.4 trillion yen ($US118.95 billion) in fiscal 2011. With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of 64 models 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 2011-2012 Car of the Year Japan and 2011 World Car of the Year awards. 

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

About Nissan Canada
Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) is the Canadian sales, marketing and distribution subsidiary of Nissan Motor Limited and Nissan North America, Inc. With offices in Vancouver (BC), Mississauga (ON), and Kirkland (QC), NCI directly employs 250 full-time staff. There are 180 independent Nissan dealerships and 32 Infiniti retailers across Canada. 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 and World Car of the Year awards.

More information about Nissan in Canada and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissan.ca and www.infiniti.ca.

 

SOURCE: Nissan Canada Inc.

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