Infiniti Reports Year End Sales
6 January 1998
Infiniti Reports Best Year Ever with Sales of 65,552 Units - December Sales up 17.3 Percent Versus Prior Year -
CARSON, Calif., Jan. 6 -- Boasting the best sales year in its
history, Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A.
(NMC), reported total 1997 sales of 65,552 units, a 16.7 percent increase
versus 1996. Total sales for 1997 surpassed Infiniti's previous record, set
in 1995, by almost 7,000 units. Strong December sales of 5,533 units, a 17.3
percent increase versus last year, contributed to Infiniti's record-setting
year.
As the volume sales leader, the Infiniti I30 reported a 65.5 percent
increase over the same period last year, with sales of 2,731 units in
December. The I30 accounted for almost half of Infiniti's 1997 sales, with
more than 31,000 units sold throughout the year. The I30 competes in the mid-
luxury segment, one of the largest luxury car segments in the industry. The
Q45, Infiniti's flagship luxury performance sedan, posted December sales of
679 units. The J30 personal luxury sedan recorded sales of 260 units.
Total QX4 sales for December were 1,863 units, with calendar year sales
totaling 18,793. The QX4 ranks as one of the top three sellers in the hot and
growing luxury sport utility vehicle segment, and is Infiniti's second highest
volume seller.
"Infiniti Division had a record-setting 1997, thanks to a strong retailer
group and product lineup. Most notably, the QX4 experienced sales success in
the rapidly expanding and competitive luxury sport utility vehicle segment.
Through our ongoing commitment to outstanding customer service and the product
introduction of the new G20, we look forward to continuing this tremendous
selling momentum in 1998," said Tom Orbe, vice president and general manager,
Infiniti Division.
Total NMC sales for December, including Nissan and Infiniti Divisions,
were 50,586 units. Combined calendar year-to-date sales for Nissan and
Infiniti Divisions were 728,377 units.
Infiniti is supported by a network of more than 145 retailers. For
information on the complete line of Infiniti luxury vehicles and the Total
Ownership Experience(TM) philosophy, visit Infiniti online at
http://www.infinitimotors.com.
Note: All numbers include Hawaii. Percentage changes based on DSR.
NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION U.S.A.
Sales Report - December 1997
Month-End Results
Cur. Year DSR % CYTD Year DSR %
Month Ago +/- Total Ago +/-
Nissan Motor
Corporation -- Total 50,586 54,875 -17.7 728,377 749,763 -3.2
Selling Days 28 25 --- 309 308 ---
Nissan Division
Total Sales 45,053 50,664 -20.6 662,825 693,796 -4.8
NORTH AMERICA
(Memo)
-- Car 18,827 20,117 -16.4 274,364 308,891 -11.5
-- Truck 11,284 14,067 -28.4 168,719 173,717 -3.2
-- Total North
America 30,111 34,184 -21.4 443,083 482,608 -8.5
IMPORT
-- Car 8,757 8,391 -6.8 146,377 137,502 6.1
-- Truck 6,185 8,089 -31.7 73,365 73,686 -0.8
-- Total
Import 14,942 16,480 -19.0 219,742 211,188 3.7
-- Total Car 27,584 28,508 -13.6 420,741 446,393 -6.1
-- Total Truck 17,469 22,156 -29.6 242,084 247,403 -2.5
-- (Hawaii)* 858 481 --- 5,553 7,212 ---
Infiniti Division
Total Sales 5,533 4,211 17.3 65,552 55,967 16.7
-- Total Car 3,670 3,153 3.9 46,759 53,984 -13.7
-- Total Truck 1,863 1,058 57.2 18,793 1,983 844.6
-- (Hawaii)* 26 11 --- 219 149 ---
TOTAL IMPORT
-- Car 12,427 11,544 -3.9 193,136 191,486 0.5
-- Truck 8,048 9,147 -21.4 92,158 75,669 21.4
-- Total
Import 20,475 20,691 -11.6 285,294 267,155 6.4
ALL NUMBERS INCLUDE HAWAII
*Hawaii is broken out separately for information only.
SOURCE Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A.
