Nissan Canada Inc. reports record sales for 2011

- Best-ever year and best December on record for NCI and Nissan brand -

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today reported 2011 sales results of 84,667 units, concluding the best-ever sales year in Nissan Canada's history. This was also a record calendar year for the Nissan brand, with 77,731 units sold, up 3.9 per cent over 2010. Infiniti reported annual sales of 6,936 units.

Record months were achieved for several popular models including the Nissan JUKE, Armada, Titan and Rogue leading to records for both NCI and the Nissan brand in December with 6,657 and 6,149 units sold, respectively. Infiniti achieved sales of 508 units in the same period. Sales of the Infiniti EX and FX were strong in December with an increase of 35.1 and 37 per cent, respectively over 2010 figures.

"In 2011, new products and a diversified lineup contributed to the achievement of our best ever sales year," said Allen Childs, President of Nissan Canada Inc. "Now, and throughout 2012, we will continue to strengthen our presence in Canada including the addition of the all-new Infiniti JX luxury crossover to the Infiniti line-up, and several exciting new models including the all-new Nissan Pathfinder which we'll show for the first time in Detroit next week."

Nissan Canada Inc.'s banner sales year is highlighted by best-ever months for February, June, November and December, with June marking Nissan's strongest sales month in history.

NCI Sales Highlights

• Nissan Canada Inc. posted record December sales of 6,657 units sold, up 32.9 per cent over 2010
• Nissan brand reports best December on record with 6,149 units sold, up 38.6 per cent
• Best December for the following Nissan vehicles:
• JUKE with 435 units, up 31.4 per cent
• Armada with 57 units, up 7.5 per cent
• Titan with 323 units, up 56 per cent
• Rogue with 1,370 units, up 52.4 per cent
• Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF sales totaled 59 units in December, its strongest month since sales began in late July
• Sales of Infiniti decreased 11.5 per cent from the prior year to 508 units
• December sales of the Infiniti EX grew to 77 units, up 35.1 per cent over the same month last year
• Sales of the Infiniti FX grew to 100 units, up 37 per cent

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
	December		December		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2011		2010		% Change		2011		2010		% Change
Nissan Division Total	6,149		4,435		38.6		77,731		74,780		3.9
Versa	919		701		31.1		14,497		15,743		-7.9
cube ®	28		137		-79.6		459		2,864		-84.0
LEAF	59		0		100.0		170		0		100.0
JUKE	435		331		31.4		4,586		825		455.9
Sentra	759		479		58.5		12,880		14,651		-12.1
Altima	960		697		37.7		12,537		13,425		-6.6
Maxima	186		122		52.5		2,069		2,266		-8.7
370Z	17		36		-52.8		453		899		-49.6
GT-R	1		1		0.0		72		62		16.1
Total Car	3,364		2,504		34.3		47,723		50,735		-5.9
Frontier	197		170		15.9		2,512		2,272		10.6
Xterra	70		83		-15.7		1,258		1,040		21.0
Rogue	1,370		899		52.4		14,191		13,199		7.5
Pathfinder	140		133		5.3		1,880		1,400		34.3
Murano	451		386		16.8		4,862		3,798		28.0
Quest	76		0		100.0		1,022		20		5010.0
Armada	57		53		7.5		611		413		47.9
Titan	323		207		56.0		3,103		1,903		63.1
NV	101		0		100.0		569		0		100.0
Total Truck	2,785		1,931		44.2		30,008		24,045		24.8
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
	December		December		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2011		2010		% Change		2011		2010		% Change
Infiniti Division Total	508		574		-11.5		6,936		8,233		-15.8
G	248		327		-24.2		3,603		4,408		-18.3
M	23		43		-46.5		408		550		-25.8
Total Car	271		370		-26.8		4,011		4,958		-19.1
QX56	33		54		-38.9		470		265		77.4
EX35	104		77		35.1		1,521		1,925		-21.0
FX	100		73		37.0		934		1,085		-13.9
Total Truck	237		204		16.2		2,925		3,275		-10.7
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
	December		December		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2011		2010		% Change		2011		2010		% Change
TOTAL VEHICLE	6,657		5,009		32.9		84,667		83,013		2.0
Total Car	3,635		2,874		26.5		51,734		55,693		-7.1
Total Truck	3,022		2,135		41.5		32,933		27,320		20.5

 

 

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