Infiniti Reports 18.8 Percent Increase in Sales - New I35 Leads the Way With 25.0 Percent Increase in Sales

GARDENA, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Led by the significantly enhanced 2002 I35 luxury sedan, Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. today reported October sales of 6,711 units, an 18.8 percent increase versus last year.

The new I35, which went on sale September 12 at Infiniti retailers nationwide, posted sales of 3,732 units, a 25.0 percent increase versus last year. The powerful I35 features an all-new 255-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine along with myriad standard features including a Bose® 200-watt premium audio system with 6-disc CD changer, High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights, Traction Control System (TCS) and 17-inch wheels and tires.

``Our mid-size luxury sedan has traditionally been our volume sales leader, so we're thrilled that I35 is off to a strong start,'' said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Infiniti Division. ``This is a good indicator of where we're heading as we continue to see a comeback in sales following the tragic events of September 11.''

Sales for Infiniti's flagship Q45 luxury performance sedan, completely redesigned for the 2002 model year, are up 68.9 percent versus last year with sales of 342 units.

Rounding out the division, the sporty G20 also posted an increase of 23.8 percent with sales of 1,030 units while the QX4 luxury sport utility vehicle posted sales of 1,607 units.

Nissan North America, Inc. combined sales for October, including Nissan and Infiniti divisions, totaled 63,423 units, an increase of 8.2 percent versus last year.

Infiniti is supported by a network of approximately 150 retailers throughout North America and offers a range of luxury vehicles including the Infiniti QX4 luxury Sport Utility Vehicles, G20 sports sedan, I35 luxury sedan, and flagship Q45 luxury performance sedan. For more information on the complete line of Infiniti luxury vehicles and the Total Ownership Experience (TOE) philosophy, visit Infiniti on the Web at www.infiniti.com.

Note: All numbers include Hawaii. Percentage changes based on DSR.

For further information, please contact: Eric Booth, Infiniti Corporate Communications, 310/771-3014.

Or contact the media line at 310/771-5631.

                          NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
                         Sales Report - October 2001

    Month-End Results
                            Cur.    Year   DSR %     CYTD     Year     DSR %
                           Month    Ago      +/-    Total      Ago      +/-

    Nissan North
     America, Inc.
     - Total              63,423  56,427     8.2   585,913   643,919    -9.0
    Selling Days              27      26               257       257

    Nissan Division
     Total Sales          56,712  50,985     7.1   526,560   575,302    -8.5

    NORTH AMERICA
     (Memo) - Car         24,711  19,346    23.0   211,914   198,180     6.9
            - Truck       19,193  16,628    11.2   172,765   206,438   -16.3

            - Total North
              America     43,904  35,974    17.5   384,679   404,618    -4.9
    IMPORT
            - Car          7,394  10,444   -31.8    87,300   113,060   -22.8
            - Truck        5,414   4,567    14.2    54,581    57,624    -5.3

            - Total
              Import      12,808  15,011   -17.8   141,881   170,684   -16.9

            - Total Car   32,105  29,790     3.8   299,214   311,240    -3.9
            - Total
              Truck       24,607  21,195    11.8   227,346   264,062   -13.9
            - (Hawaii)*      807   1,040             4,427     5,254

    Infiniti Division
     Total Sales           6,711   5,442    18.8    59,353    68,617   -13.5
            - Total Car    5,104   3,872    26.9    43,872    49,917   -12.1
            - Total Truck  1,607   1,570    -1.4    15,481    18,700   -17.2
            - (Hawaii)*       28      21               238       252

    TOTAL IMPORT
            - Car         12,498  14,316   -15.9   131,172   162,977   -19.5
            - Truck        7,021   6,137    10.2    70,062    76,324    -8.2
            - Total
              Import      19,519  20,453    -8.1   201,234   239,301   -15.9

    TOTAL SALES
            - Car         37,209  33,662     6.4   343,086   361,157    -5.0
            - Truck       26,214  22,765    10.9   242,827   282,762   -14.1
            - Total
              Sales       63,423  56,427     8.2   585,913   643,919    -9.0

    ALL NUMBERS INCLUDE HAWAII
    *Hawaii is broken out separately for information only.