Mitsubishi's October Sales Show Steady Growth in Australia

CLOVELLY PARK, AUSTRALIA – November 5, 2009: Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) today announced sales results for October, with a total of 4,775 vehicles sold throughout the month.

Compared to October 2008, MMAL have shown a national sales increase of approximately 7.5 per cent year-on-year, due largely to the very strong sales result for Lancer, and the consistently solid sales performance of the Outlander, Pajero and Triton models.

The popular Lancer range sold a total of 2,066 units in October which represents a 38.1 per cent increase for the range year-on-year. Other models also showed growth with the Outlander compact SUV posting an 11.9 percent improvement year on year, and the legendary four-wheel drive Pajero rounding out October with a 44.9 per cent rise year on year.

Triton 4x2 and 4x4 models, in comparison to October 2008, continued their important contribution to MMAL’s consistent performance, with sales exceeding 1250.

MMAL’s president and chief executive officer, Robert McEniry today commented on the positive sales results for October 2009.

“The October results continue the trend of an improving market environment, and, with the imminent release of our new Challenger four-wheel drive, we look forward to seeing more strong results in the coming months,” said McEniry.