Mitsubishi Motors Reports March 2009 Sales

CYPRESS, Calif., April 1, 2009: Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced March 2009 sales of 4,620. This represents an improvement of three percent from February.

March saw another dramatic decline in overall U.S. automotive industry sales. Mitsubishi's sales showed a decrease of 57.0 percent when compared to March 2008 sales of 10,750.

"This challenging economy presents us with opportunities to analyze and reconsider how we address the needs of our unique customer base," said MMNA President & CEO Shin Kurihara. "We expect the exciting future products we reveal next week at the New York Auto Show will be seen as a vital first step toward solidifying a stronger brand direction in this trying market."

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 430 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.