Nissan Reports Canadian Sales for May

- Sentra and Pathfinder Sales Increase 74.9 and 381.3 per cent Respectively; Titan and Frontier Post Best May Sales Months Ever -

MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 3, 2013 /CNW/ - Nissan today reported May Canadian sales of 8,367 units, down 9.1 per cent from last year's total of 9,204. Nissan Division sales decreased 8.8 per cent in May with 7,634 deliveries, while Infiniti deliveries totaled 733 units, down 11.8 per cent over 2012.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS:

• Nissan sales totaled 7,634 units
• Nissan Sentra was the strongest seller in the line-up with a 74.9 per cent year-over-year increase and 1,716 units sold
• The all-new Pathfinder SUV had its best May since 2002 with 539 units sold, up 381.3 per cent from May 2012
• Nissan truck sales remained very strong with both the Titan and Frontier pick-up trucks posting best-ever May sales with 29.4 and 27.7 per cent year-over-year increases respectively
• Nissan's all-new NV200 compact commercial van continued its encouraging start to Canadian sales with 71 units sold

"The popularity of the Nissan Sentra and Pathfinder is a clear indication that our focus on providing relevant innovations resonates with consumers, and we expect that to continue when the new Versa Note arrives later this month," said Christian Meunier, President of Nissan Canada Inc. "With our Titan, Frontier and all-new, innovative NV200 also attracting new customers to the Nissan brand, we are poised for a very strong summer."

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS:

• Infiniti sales totaled 733 units, down 11.8 per cent over May 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 267 units
• Sales of the Infiniti G and Infiniti EX remained strong in May, with 218 and 139 units sold respectively
  
  
  
  

NISSAN DIVISION SALES
	May		May		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Nissan Division Total	7,634		8,373		-8.8		31,512		33,984		-7.3
Versa	973		1,432		-32.1		3,670		5,606		-34.5
cube ®	26		52		-50.0		87		164		-47.0
LEAF™	31		23		34.8		235		117		100.9
JUKE	408		555		-26.5		1,614		1,762		-8.4
Sentra	1,716		981		74.9		6,311		4,218		49.6
Altima	840		1,907		-56.0		4,182		6,409		-34.7
Maxima	83		325		-74.5		704		1,273		-44.7
370Z	87		119		-26.9		215		316		-32.0
GT-R	20		22		-9.1		56		58		-3.4
Total Car	4,184		5,416		-22.7		17,074		19,923		-14.3
Frontier	318		249		27.7		1,211		1,164		4.0
Xterra	127		82		54.9		562		429		31.0
Rogue	1,435		1,378		4.1		6,277		7,156		-12.3
Pathfinder	539		112		381.3		2,659		880		202.2
Murano	339		574		-40.9		1,653		2,260		-26.9
Quest	81		100		-19.0		207		318		-34.9
Armada	51		65		-21.5		222		292		-24.0
Titan	383		296		29.4		1,061		1,141		-7.0
NV	106		101		5.0		464		421		10.2
NV200	71		0		100.0		122		0		100.0
Total Truck	3,450		2,957		16.7		14,438		14,061		2.7
INFINITI DIVISION SALES
	May		May		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
Infiniti Division Total	733		831		-11.8		3,651		3,249		12.4
G	218		220		-0.9		1,046		1,680		-37.7
M	18		30		-40.0		103		137		-24.8
Total Car	236		250		-5.6		1,149		1,817		-36.8
QX56	28		26		7.7		171		146		17.1
EX35	139		99		40.4		705		474		48.7
FX	63		58		8.6		300		329		-8.8
JX	267		398		-32.9		1,326		483		174.5
Total Truck	497		581		-14.5		2,502		1,432		74.7
COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES
	May		May		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2013		2012		% Change		2013		2012		% Change
TOTAL VEHICLE	8,367		9,204		-9.1		35,163		37,233		-5.6
Total Car	4,420		5,666		-22.0		18,223		21,740		-16.2
Total Truck	3,947		3,538		11.6		16,940		15,493		9.3

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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 180 independent Nissan dealerships and 32 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.

SOURCE: Nissan Canada Inc.

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