Nissan Division Reports a 7.1 Percent Increase in Sales

CARSON, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Brisk Altima sales helped boost the Nissan Division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) October sales to 56,712 units, an increase of 7.1% versus last year.

In the sedan category, sales of the all-new Altima, which arrived in showrooms at the end of August, totaled 13,961 units, an increase of 19.3% over September and a whopping 40.1% increase versus last year. Maxima posted sales of 7,394 units, while Sentra sales were at 10,750 units, a 6.2% increase versus last year.

Once again, trucks saw the biggest sales increase with Xterra sales of 8,481 units, a 27.7% increase versus last year and a record for the month of October. Pathfinder with sales of 5,414 units, showed an increase of 14.2% versus last year.

``This month's sales gains are a positive indicator that the industry is starting to recover. Knowing that less than five percent of Nissan's October sales can be attributed to zero-percent APR programs, is all the more encouraging,'' said Bill Kirrane, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. ``The first full month of the all-new Altima sales was above our forecast. Now that the new Altima is launched, we expect the second half of our fiscal year to continue momentum.''

Sales of Nissan's North American-produced vehicles for April totaled 43,904 units, which represents 77.4% of all Nissan vehicles sold in the United States.

Nissan North America, Inc. sales for October, including Nissan and Infiniti Divisions, totaled 63,423, an 8.2% increase over last year.

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissandriven.com or contact the corporate media line at 310-771-5631.

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

For further information, please contact: Scott Vazin, Nissan Public Relations, 310-771-3455, or Gina Pasco, Nissan Public Relations, 310-771-3416.

                          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.