Infiniti sales up 19.7 per cent over July 2011
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 1, 2012 /CNW/ - Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today reported July sales of 5,316 units, down 29.3 per cent over the same month last year. Year-to-date NCI sales are tracking up 2.6 per cent. Nissan division sales were 4,635 units for the month, down 33.3 per cent. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were up 19.7 per cent over the prior year to 681 units.
Nissan Titan sales set a new July record at 337 units, up 49.8 per cent, while sales of Nissan Rogue increased 7.2 per cent, at 953 units. The Nissan NV commercial vehicle line-up posted strong gains of 66.1 per cent this month with 98 units sold. The Sentra is the strongest seller in the Nissan line-up in July with sales of 1,137 units.
Infiniti sales are up 19.7 per cent in July with 681 units sold, and are tracking up 22.9 per cent CYTD. The all-new JX luxury crossover instantly became the best-seller in the Infiniti line-up and in July sales totalled 295 units. Sales of the Infiniti FX are up this month with a year-over-year increase of 21.6 per cent.
NCI JULY 2012 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Infiniti Division sales are up 19.7 per cent with 681 units sold
- Nissan Division sales were 4,635 units in July
- Nissan Titan sales set a new July record at 337 units, up 49.8 per cent
- Sales of Nissan Rogue increased 7.2 per cent with 953 units sold
- The Nissan NV commercial vehicle line-up posted strong gains of 66.1 per cent with 98 units sold
- Sentra is the strongest seller in the Nissan line-up with 1,137 units
- The all-new JX is Infiniti's most popular model with 295 units sold in July
- Sales of the Infiniti FX are up 21.6 per cent this month
NISSAN DIVISION SALES | |||||||||||
July | July | Monthly | CYTD | CYTD | CYTD | ||||||
2012 | 2011 | % Change | 2012 | 2011 | % Change | ||||||
Nissan Division Total |
4,635 | 6,954 | -33.3 | 47,735 | 47,287 | 0.9 | |||||
Versa | 902 | 1,620 | -44.3 | 7,916 | 9,704 | -18.4 | |||||
cube ® | 11 | 44 | -75.0 | 226 | 249 | -9.2 | |||||
LEAF | 23 | 16 | 43.8 | 160 | 16 | 100.0 | |||||
JUKE | 136 | 429 | -68.3 | 2,478 | 2,277 | 8.8 | |||||
Sentra | 1,137 | 1,367 | -16.8 | 6,660 | 9,193 | -27.6 | |||||
Altima | 495 | 1,121 | -55.8 | 8,750 | 8,959 | -2.3 | |||||
Maxima | 71 | 113 | -37.2 | 1,615 | 1,162 | 39.0 | |||||
370Z | 9 | 41 | -78.0 | 438 | 326 | 34.4 | |||||
GT-R | 11 | 6 | 83.3 | 86 | 24 | 258.3 | |||||
Total Car | 2,795 | 4,757 | -41.2 | 28,329 | 31,910 | -11.2 | |||||
Frontier | 178 | 293 | -39.2 | 1,710 | 1,416 | 20.8 | |||||
Xterra | 37 | 207 | -82.1 | 596 | 967 | -38.4 | |||||
Rogue | 953 | 889 | 7.2 | 9,532 | 6,909 | 38.0 | |||||
Pathfinder | 47 | 118 | -60.2 | 1,089 | 1,193 | -8.7 | |||||
Murano | 157 | 300 | -47.7 | 3,093 | 2,515 | 23.0 | |||||
Quest | 15 | 61 | -75.4 | 486 | 483 | 0.6 | |||||
Armada | 18 | 45 | -60.0 | 384 | 355 | 8.2 | |||||
Titan | 337 | 225 | 49.8 | 1,866 | 1,376 | 35.6 | |||||
NV | 98 | 59 | 66.1 | 650 | 163 | 298.8 | |||||
Total Truck | 1,840 | 2,197 | -16.2 | 19,406 | 15,377 | 26.2 | |||||
INFINITI DIVISION SALES | |||||||||||
July | July | Monthly | CYTD | CYTD | CYTD | ||||||
2012 | 2011 | % Change | 2012 | 2011 | % Change | ||||||
Infiniti Division Total |
681 | 569 | 19.7 | 4,686 | 3,814 | 22.9 | |||||
G | 155 | 307 | -49.5 | 2,027 | 2,065 | -1.8 | |||||
M | 15 | 23 | -34.8 | 177 | 241 | -26.6 | |||||
Total Car | 170 | 330 | -48.5 | 2,204 | 2,306 | -4.4 | |||||
QX56 | 19 | 35 | -45.7 | 194 | 258 | -24.8 | |||||
EX35 | 135 | 153 | -11.8 | 712 | 832 | -14.4 | |||||
FX | 62 | 51 | 21.6 | 446 | 418 | 6.7 | |||||
JX | 295 | 0 | 100.0 | 1,130 | 0 | 100.0 | |||||
Total Truck | 511 | 239 | 113.8 | 2,482 | 1,508 | 64.6 | |||||
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES | |||||||||||
July | July | Monthly | CYTD | CYTD | CYTD | ||||||
2012 | 2011 | % Change | 2012 | 2011 | % Change | ||||||
TOTAL VEHICLE | 5,316 | 7,523 | -29.3 | 52,421 | 51,101 | 2.6 | |||||
Total Car | 2,965 | 5,087 | -41.7 | 30,533 | 34,216 | -10.8 | |||||
Total Truck | 2,351 | 2,436 | -3.5 | 21,888 | 16,885 | 29.6 |
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 175 independent Nissan dealerships and 30 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/.
SOURCE: Nissan Canada Inc.
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