Nissan Canada Inc. Announces Record February Sales

- Infiniti sales jump 24.2 per cent led by record February for Infiniti G line-up -

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 1, 2012 /CNW/ - Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today announced its best February sales on record with a total of 6,342 units sold, an increase of 17.3 per cent over February 2011. Sales for the Nissan brand were 5,783 units, up 16.6 per cent while Infiniti sales grew by 24.2 per cent, with 559 units sold.

Rogue led Nissan sales again this month achieving a new February record with 1,191 units sold (up 54.7 per cent). Sales of Altima and Sentra rounded out the top three with 909 and 905 units sold, respectively, while sales of Maxima, Murano and Versa all jumped significantly in February (81.9, 39.6 and 26.6 per cent, respectively). Record months were also recorded for Frontier, Titan and GT-R this month.

Infiniti sales jumped 24.2 per cent in February with 559 units sold. The popular G line-up set a new sales record this month with 382 units sold, up 63.9 per cent over February 2011. The Infiniti EX is the next best seller in the line-up with 69 units sold.

"For the fourth month in a row we've set a new sales record and leading the way consistently has been the extremely popular Nissan Rogue," said Allen Childs, President of Nissan Canada Inc. "On the Infiniti side the G line-up set a new sales record this month and we anticipate the arrival of the all-new Infiniti JX this spring will add even more excitement to Infiniti showrooms across Canada."

NCI February 2012 HIGHLIGHTS

• Nissan Canada Inc. recorded best February sales of 6,342 units sold, an increase of 17.3 per cent over 2011
• Best-ever February for Nissan with sales of 5,783 units sold, a year-over-year increase of 16.6 per cent
• Infiniti sales jumped 24.2 per cent this month with 559 units sold
• Best February sales for Nissan models include Rogue, Frontier, Titan and GT-R
• The Infiniti G line-up had its strongest February on record with 382 units sold, up 63.9 per cent
• Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF were 18 units in February
• Top three models for Nissan this month were Rogue (1,191 units), Altima (909) and Sentra (905)

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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 171 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.

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 4.1 million vehicles in 2010, generating revenue of 8.77 trillion yen ($102.37 billion U.S.). 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 European Car of the Year award and 2011 World Car of the Year. For more information on our products, services and commitment to Sustainable Mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

NISSAN DIVISION SALES
	February		February		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% Change		2012		2011		% Change
Nissan Division Total	5,783		4,958		16.6		10,769		8,966		20.1
Versa	790		624		26.6		1,445		1,232		17.3
cube ®	19		43		-55.8		48		85		-43.5
LEAF	18		0		100.0		48		0		100.0
JUKE	215		300		-28.3		438		631		-30.6
Sentra	905		1,030		-12.1		1,611		1,445		11.5
Altima	909		901		0.9		1,772		1,698		4.4
Maxima	271		149		81.9		359		269		33.5
370Z	15		19		-21.1		26		39		-33.3
GT-R	9		1		800.0		14		2		600.0
Total Car	3,151		3,067		2.7		5,761		5,401		6.7
Frontier	218		142		53.5		438		210		108.6
Xterra	75		121		-38.0		149		175		-14.9
Rogue	1,191		770		54.7		2,262		1,678		34.8
Pathfinder	241		207		16.4		535		387		38.2
Murano	465		333		39.6		883		590		49.7
Quest	58		76		-23.7		98		83		18.1
Armada	50		72		-30.6		102		100		2.0
Titan	255		170		50.0		401		342		17.3
NV	79		0		100.0		140		0		100.0
Total Truck	2,632		1,891		39.2		5,008		3,565		40.5
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
	February		February		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% Change		2012		2011		% Change
Infiniti Division Total	559		450		24.2		924		780		18.5
G	382		233		63.9		584		375		55.7
M	23		29		-20.7		36		46		-21.7
Total Car	405		262		54.6		620		421		47.3
QX56	36		42		-14.3		69		82		-15.9
EX35	69		77		-10.4		130		156		-16.7
FX	49		69		-29.0		105		121		-13.2
Total Truck	154		188		-18.1		304		359		-15.3
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
	February		February		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% Change		2012		2011		% Change
TOTAL VEHICLE	6,342		5,408		17.3		11,693		9,746		20.0
Total Car	3,556		3,329		6.8		6,381		5,822		9.6
Total Truck	2,786		2,079		34.0		5,312		3,924		35.4

 

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