Nissan Canada Inc. Announces April Sales Results

- Infiniti Canada sales increase 9.1 per cent with launch of all-new Infiniti JX -

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 1, 2012 /CNW/ - (May 1, 2012) - Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today reported April sales results of 6,919 units, a decrease of 4.8 per cent over the same month last year. The Infiniti brand continued its strong 2012 sales momentum with its fourth straight month of growth. With the arrival of the all-new Infiniti JX luxury crossover, Infiniti sales for April totalled 612 units, a 9.1 per cent increase versus April 2011. Nissan sales totalled 6,307 this month, a year-over-year decrease of 5.9 per cent, while calendar-year-to-date sales for the Nissan brand are up 9.5 per cent.

With sales starting just over a week ago, the all-new Infiniti JX sold 85 units, reaffirming its relevance in the luxury seven-seater crossover segment. Sales of the Infiniti FX increased 27.1 per cent in April with 75 units sold. The G line-up continued to be the strongest seller in the line-up with sales of 301 units.

"We knew the Infiniti JX would pose an exciting alternative in the luxury crossover segment when it arrived in Canada and in just over a week we've recorded incredibly strong sales we expect to continue," said Wendy Durward, Director of Infiniti Canada. "The latest addition to the Infiniti family offers all the premium features, performance and innovations Infiniti is known for worldwide and an incredibly competitive starting MSRP of $44,900."

On the Nissan side, the Versa continued to be the strongest seller in the line-up with sales of 1,374, up 2.5 per cent over last year. The Nissan Rogue and Altima followed closely with sales of 1,289 and 1,257 units - up 24.8 and 56.9 per cent - respectively. Nissan Maxima and JUKE were also popular this month with sales up 33 and 10.8 per cent over last year (270 and 329 units), respectively. The all-electric Nissan LEAF continues to excite Canadians with 26 units sold.

NCI April 2012 HIGHLIGHTS

• Infiniti recorded April sales of 612 units sold, an increase of 9.1 per cent over April 2011
• In just over one week, Infiniti recorded sales of 85 units for the latest addition to the line-up, the JX luxury crossover
• Sales of the Infiniti FX jumped 27.1 per cent this month (75 units)
• Nissan Canada Inc. sales totalled 6,919 units, a decrease of 4.8 per cent, with sales of the Nissan brand accounting for 6,307 units
• Calendar year-to-date sales for NCI are 28,029 an increase of 9.6 per cent
• The top-seller is the Nissan Versa with 1,374 units followed by Rogue and Altima (1,289 and 1,257 units, respectively)
• Sales of Maxima and Juke increased 33.0 and 10.8 per cent, respectively
• Sales for the versatile Nissan NV were 85 units in April
• All-electric Nissan LEAF sales totalled 26 units

About Nissan Canada Inc.

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 175 independent Nissan dealerships and 29 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.

	April		April		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% Change		2012		2011		% Change
Nissan Division Total	6,307		6,704		-5.9		25,611		23,396		9.5
Versa	1,374		1,341		2.5		4,174		3,750		11.3
cube ®	26		17		52.9		112		148		-24.3
LEAF	26		0		100.0		94		0		100.0
JUKE	329		297		10.8		1,207		1,278		-5.6
Sentra	629		1,608		-60.9		3,237		4,884		-33.7
Altima	1,257		801		56.9		4,502		3,588		25.5
Maxima	270		203		33.0		948		708		33.9
370Z	83		94		-11.7		197		178		10.7
GT-R	9		3		200.0		36		6		500.0
Total Car	4,003		4,364		-8.3		14,507		14,540		-0.2
Frontier	209		206		1.5		915		609		50.2
Xterra	80		96		-16.7		347		421		-17.6
Rogue	1,289		1,033		24.8		5,778		4,094		41.1
Pathfinder	78		159		-50.9		768		826		-7.0
Murano	290		464		-37.5		1,686		1,616		4.3
Quest	45		87		-48.3		218		282		-22.7
Armada	50		41		22.0		227		208		9.1
Titan	178		242		-26.4		845		788		7.2
NV	85		12		608.3		320		12		2566.7
Total Truck	2,304		2,340		-1.5		11,104		8,856		25.4
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
	April		April		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% Change		2012		2011		% Change
Infiniti Division Total	612		561		9.1		2,418		2,168		11.5
G	301		306		-1.6		1,460		1,157		26.2
M	28		51		-45.1		107		156		-31.4
Total Car	329		357		-7.8		1,567		1,313		19.3
QX56	22		42		-47.6		120		176		-31.8
EX35	101		103		-1.9		375		421		-10.9
FX	75		59		27.1		271		258		5.0
JX	85		0		100.0		85		0		100.0
Total Truck	283		204		38.7		851		855		-0.5
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
	April		April		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% Change		2012		2011		% Change
TOTAL VEHICLE	6,919		7,265		-4.8		28,029		25,564		9.6
Total Car	4,332		4,721		-8.2		16,074		15,853		1.4
Total Truck	2,587		2,544		1.7		11,955		9,711		23.1

 

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