Mitsubishi Motors Reports August 2008 Sales

CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 3, 2008 - Mitsubishi Motors today announced total August 2008 sales of 9,200.

Galant sales were 2,976, which is the largest month for Galant since August 2007.

August 2008 Lancer Evolution sales were up 228 percent over August 2007 sales.

Mitsubishi's total August 2008 sales were down 29 percent, compared to August 2007 (13,020 sales), which was the largest August sales month in four years.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 480 dealers.