Nissan Reports Canadian Sales for March

-Infiniti has best-ever sales month; Nissan LEAF has best month since launch-

MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Nissan today reported Canadian monthly sales with the Infiniti luxury brand recording its best-ever sales month of 1,024 units, up 16.1 per cent over the same month last year. For the first quarter, Infiniti is tracking up 24.9 per cent over Q1 2012. Nissan division sales were 7,437 units for March, down 12.9 per cent. Total Nissan Canada, Inc. sales totaled 8,461 units, down 10.2 per cent over the same month last year.

Contributing to Infiniti's record month were its luxury crossover and sport utility vehicles, which were up 150.8 per cent. The Infiniti JX 7-passenger luxury crossover, which launched almost a year ago, remains the best-seller in the line-up with sales of 350 units in March. Sales of the Infiniti EX were up 30.6 per cent with 188 units.

Nissan LEAF sales totaled 82 deliveries, up 310 per cent and the nameplate's best month since launch. The all-new 2013 Sentra sedan and Nissan Pathfinder recorded impressive year-over-year increases of 48.9 and 262.6 per cent, respectively. The Rogue is the most popular vehicle in the Nissan line-up in March with sales of 1,584 units.

NCI MARCH 2013 HIGHLIGHTS:

•  Infiniti has best-ever monthly sales of 1,024, up 16.1 per cent
• For Q1, Infiniti is up 24.9 per cent over last year
• Infiniti's luxury crossover and sport utility vehicles are leading the growth with sales up 150.8 per cent in March
• The JX luxury crossover joined the line-up almost one year ago and sold 350 units in March
• The all-electric Nissan LEAF recorded its best sales month since launch with 82 units
• Rogue remains the strongest seller in the Nissan line-up with 1,584 sold in March
• All-new Sentra and Pathfinder sold 1,485 and 562 units, respectively
• Total NCI sales were 7,437 units, down 12.9 per cent
• Nissan division sales were 8,461 units, down 10.2 per cent
  
  
  
  

NISSAN DIVISION SALES
	March		March		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Nissan Division Total	7,437		8,535		-12.9		16,462		19,304		-14.7
Versa	742		1,355		-45.2		1,924		2,800		-31.3
cube ®	19		38		-50.0		50		86		-41.9
LEAF™	82		20		310.0		156		68		129.4
JUKE	360		440		-18.2		785		878		-10.6
Sentra	1,485		997		48.9		3,162		2,608		21.2
Altima	1,195		1,473		-18.9		2,330		3,245		-28.2
Maxima	258		319		-19.1		463		678		-31.7
370Z	32		88		-63.6		49		114		-57.0
GT-R	16		13		23.1		22		27		-18.5
Total Car	4,189		4,743		-11.7		8,941		10,504		-14.9
Frontier	267		268		-0.4		577		706		-18.3
Xterra	109		118		-7.6		234		267		-12.4
Rogue	1,584		2,227		-28.9		3,429		4,489		-23.6
Pathfinder	562		155		262.6		1,395		690		102.2
Murano	387		513		-24.6		898		1,396		-35.7
Quest	36		75		-52.0		94		173		-45.7
Armada	43		75		-42.7		110		177		-37.9
Titan	168		266		-36.8		516		667		-22.6
NV	91		95		-4.2		267		235		13.6
NV200	1		0		100.0		1		0		100.0
Total Truck	3,248		3,792		-14.3		7,521		8,800		-14.5
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
	March		March		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Infiniti Division Total	1,024		882		16.1		2,256		1,806		24.9
G	340		575		-40.9		629		1,159		-45.7
M	22		43		-48.8		74		79		-6.3
Total Car	362		618		-41.4		703		1,238		-43.2
QX56	40		29		37.9		114		98		16.3
EX35	188		144		30.6		461		274		68.2
FX	84		91		-7.7		192		196		-2.0
JX	350		0		100.0		786		0		100.0
Total Truck	662		264		150.8		1,553		568		173.4
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
	March		March		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
TOTAL VEHICLE	8,461		9,417		-10.2		18,718		21,110		-11.3
Total Car	4,551		5,361		-15.1		9,644		11,742		-17.9
Total Truck	3,910		4,056		-3.6		9,074		9,368		-3.1

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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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