Mitsubishi Motors Reports January 2006 U.S. Sales

CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2006 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported January sales of 7,469 units, an increase of 2.8% over January 2005 sales. The month was highlighted by outstanding sales performance of the all-new 2006 Eclipse coupe, 1,559 vehicles sold up 160% from prior year.

"We are encouraged to get this year off to a good start, our fourth year-over-year increase in the last six months," said David Schembri, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mitsubishi Motors North America. "We're further excited by the prospect of adding the all-new Eclipse Spyder convertible -- the 'attainable exotic' -- to our product mix. It will be on its way to dealerships this Spring."

In addition to the success of the Eclipse coupe, Lancer sedan sales were 1,446, up 8.9 percent from January 2005.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 570 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.