Nissan reports Canadian sales increase of 33 per cent for October record

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Nissan Canada Inc. today reported its best October on record with sales of 8,471 units in Canada, an increase of 33.1 per cent from the same month last year. Calendar year-to-date sales are up 8.7 per cent with 77,455 units sold as of month end.

Nissan division reported best October sales ever with 7,696 deliveries, up 36.6 per cent, led by strong demand for its 5 core models, Versa, Sentra, Altima, Rogue and Pathfinder. Demand for Nissan's truck and cross-over line-up remained strong with Pathfinder sales jumping 436 per cent over last October.

Infiniti Division reported 775 deliveries, an increase of 6.3 per cent over 2012 with the all-new Q50 sports sedan selling 251 units this month.

"Canadians continue to appreciate our commitment to providing new and innovative products that make their lives better," said Christian Meunier, President, Nissan Canada Inc. "As a result, we have now achieved eight consecutive months of over 8,000 units sold, reported our best-ever sales for October and are now excited to welcome yet another great new product to dealerships in December - the all-new 2014 Nissan Rogue."

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS:

• Nissan Division reported sales of 7,696 units, up 36.6 per cent from last year and its best October sales ever
• Nissan Rogue set an October sales record with 1,231 units sold, a 24 per cent year-over-year increase
• Nissan Titan had its best month ever with 519 units sold, up 45.8 per cent over the same month last year
• The Versa was the most popular Nissan this month with sales of 1,424 units
• Sales of Pathfinder jumped 436 per cent year-over-year with 938 units delivered and its strongest October sales in over a decade
• Sentra and Altima sales increased 118.1 and 10.8 per cent this month with 1,178 and 932 units sold, respectively
• Nissan NV200 compact cargo van reported sales of 86 units

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS:

• Infiniti sold 775 units, up 6.3 per cent over 2012
• Sales of the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan totaled 251 units contributing to a combined total of 292 deliveries for the former "G" family
• Sales of QX60 remained strong with 271 units sold, up 32.8 per cent over last year

NISSAN DIVISION SALES
	October		October		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Nissan Division Total	7,696		5,635		36.6		69,807		64,348		8.5
Versa	1,424		1,480		-3.8		10,184		11,368		-10.4
cube ®	15		23		-34.8		171		286		-40.2
LEAF™	30		10		200.0		412		206		100.0
JUKE	382		345		10.7		3,507		3,293		6.5
Sentra	1,178		540		118.1		12,673		9,076		39.6
Altima	932		841		10.8		9,163		11,570		-20.8
Maxima	220		115		91.3		1,374		1,899		-27.6
370Z	29		10		190.0		427		475		-10.1
GT-R	6		6		0.0		116		109		6.4
Total Car	4,216		3,370		25.1		38,027		38,282		-0.7
Frontier	246		270		-8.9		2,376		2,560		-7.2
Xterra	63		73		-13.7		910		753		20.8
Rogue	1,231		993		24.0		13,851		12,446		11.3
Pathfinder	938		175		436.0		6,315		1,458		333.1
Murano	220		214		2.8		2,958		3,826		-22.7
Quest	27		59		-54.2		631		605		4.3
Armada	51		25		104.0		456		471		-3.2
Titan	519		356		45.8		2,873		3,033		-5.3
NV	99		100		-1.0		909		914		-0.5
NV200	86		0		100.0		501		0		100.0
Total Truck	3,480		2,265		53.6		31,780		26,066		21.9
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
	October		October		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Infiniti Division Total	775		729		6.3		7,648		6,926		10.4
G Sedan	16		182		-91.2		1,272		2,105		-39.6
Q50	251		0		100.0		856		0		100.0
Q60	25		48		-47.9		461		639		-27.9
M	13		35		-62.9		228		275		-17.1
Total Car	305		265		15.1		2,817		3,019		-6.7
QX50	120		177		-32.2		1,225		1,169		4.8
QX60	271		204		32.8		2,704		1,798		50.4
QX70	49		58		-15.5		552		633		-12.8
QX80	30		25		20.0		350		307		14.0
Total Truck	470		464		1.3		4,831		3,907		23.6
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
	October		October		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
TOTAL VEHICLE	8,471		6,364		33.1		77,455		71,274		8.7
Total Car	4,521		3,635		24.4		40,844		41,301		-1.1
Total Truck	3,950		2,729		44.7		36,611		29,973		22.1

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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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