Nissan Reports Canadian Sales for April

- Nissan Sales Up 17.6%; Pathfinder Sales Jump 830% -

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Nissan today reported April Canadian sales of 8,078 units, up 16.8 per cent from last year's total of 6,919. Nissan Division sales increased 17.6 per cent in April with 7,416 deliveries, while Infiniti deliveries totaled 662 units, up 8.2 per cent over 2012.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS:

• Nissan sales totaled 7,416 units, up 17.6 per cent over April 2012
• Sales of the all-new Pathfinder SUV totaled 725, up 829.5 per cent, its strongest sales months since December 2001
• Nissan Sentra sales jumped 127.8 per cent and was the strongest seller in the line-up with 1,433 units sold
• Nissan NV sales finished April at 141 units, the best month ever for the line-up as the NV200 compact commercial van begins to arrive in dealerships
• Nissan truck sales remained strong with both the Frontier Compact pick-up truck and Armada full-size SUV posting best-ever April sales
• Sales of the Nissan Murano increased 43.4 per cent this month with 416 units
• Sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF totaled 48 units, up 28.0 per cent over last April

"Nissan's core volume models continue to perform well in a very competitive market and with the all-new Sentra and Pathfinder posting incredibly strong year-over-year sales increases, we expect this trend to continue," said Christian Meunier, President of Nissan Canada Inc. "Our line-up continues to grow with the addition of the NV200 compact van leading to our best-ever commercial vehicle sales in Canada, and in a few months the all-new Versa Note arrives in showrooms."

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS:

• Infiniti sales totaled 662 units, up 8.2 per cent over April 2012
• Instantly becoming the most popular vehicle in the Infiniti line-up when it arrived late last April, sales of the Infiniti JX luxury crossover totaled 273 units
• Sales of the QX56 full-size luxury SUV increased 31.8 per cent in April, while the Infiniti EX delivered 105 units

NISSAN DIVISION SALES
	April		April		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Nissan Division Total	7,416		6,307		17.6		23,878		25,611		-6.8
Versa	773		1,374		-43.7		2,697		4,174		-35.4
cube ®	11		26		-57.7		61		112		-45.5
LEAF™	48		26		84.6		204		94		117.0
JUKE	421		329		28.0		1,206		1,207		-0.1
Sentra	1,433		629		127.8		4,595		3,237		42.0
Altima	1,012		1,257		-19.5		3,342		4,502		-25.8
Maxima	158		270		-41.5		621		948		-34.5
370Z	79		83		-4.8		128		197		-35.0
GT-R	14		9		55.6		36		36		0.0
Total Car	3,949		4,003		-1.3		12,890		14,507		-11.1
Frontier	316		209		51.2		893		915		-2.4
Xterra	201		80		151.3		435		347		25.4
Rogue	1,413		1,289		9.6		4,842		5,778		-16.2
Pathfinder	725		78		829.5		2,120		768		176.0
Murano	416		290		43.4		1,314		1,686		-22.1
Quest	32		45		-28.9		126		218		-42.2
Armada	61		50		22.0		171		227		-24.7
Titan	162		178		-9.0		678		845		-19.8
NV	91		85		7.1		358		320		11.9
NV200	50		0		100.0		51		0		100.0
Total Truck	3,467		2,304		50.5		10,988		11,104		-1.0
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
	April		April		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Infiniti Division Total	662		612		8.2		2,918		2,418		20.7
G	199		301		-33.9		828		1,460		-43.3
M	11		28		-60.7		85		107		-20.6
Total Car	210		329		-36.2		913		1,567		-41.7
QX56	29		22		31.8		143		120		19.2
EX35	105		101		4.0		566		375		50.9
FX	45		75		-40.0		237		271		-12.5
JX	273		85		221.2		1,059		85		1145.9
Total Truck	452		283		59.7		2,005		851		135.6
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
	April		April		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
TOTAL VEHICLE	8,078		6,919		16.8		26,796		28,029		-4.4
Total Car	4,159		4,332		-4.0		13,803		16,074		-14.1
Total Truck	3,919		2,587		51.5		12,993		11,955		8.7

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About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012 by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the Americas media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.

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 184 independent Nissan dealerships, 33 Infiniti retailers and 44 Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers 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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