Nissan North America Sales Increase 10.8 Percent in June 2010
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SEE ALSO: Infiniti Buyers Guide
- Nissan sales rise 8.2 percent; all trucks, SUVs and crossovers gain - - Infiniti performance increases 31.7 percent, with growth across entire lineup -
FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported June 2010 sales of 64,570 units versus 58,298 units a year earlier, an increase of 10.8 percent, compared with June 2009. Nissan Division sales rose 8.2 percent for the month, while sales of Infiniti vehicles were 31.7 percent higher than a year before.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nissan vehicles posted sales of 56,266 units in June compared with 51,994 units sold in June the previous year, an 8.2 percent increase. -- June marks the Nissan division's ninth consecutive month with a year-over-year sales increase. -- All truck models (including crossovers and SUVs) showed gains, led by Rogue, which set a new June record with 6,959 units sold. -- Versa sales continue to grow, with deliveries up 23.6 percent for the month."We continue to see strength in Nissan's lineup of trucks and crossovers," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "At the same time, Versa continues to lead the pack in its segment, with buyers attracted to its unique combination of value and efficiency."
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
-- Infiniti sales for June 2010 were 8,304 units, up 31.7 percent from
the 6,304 units sold in the same month a year earlier.
-- Every model in the Infiniti lineup posted double-digit percentage
gains over June 2009.
-- The launch of the 2011 Infiniti M continues to boost sales for that
model, which was up 75.4 percent over last June.
-- Sales of the refreshed Infiniti G lineup rose 25.7 percent (sedan
sales up 33.1 percent; coupe sales up 10.8 percent).
"Our sales growth in June was fueled by the renewed Infiniti M and G Lines, but every one of our products showed sales increases over last year," said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Business Unit. "This momentum should continue to build as the all-new 2011 QX begins to arrive in our showrooms."
NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. Both June 2010 and June 2009 had 25 selling days, so there is no variation between the two calculation methods.
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissanusa.com and www.infinitiusa.com.
NISSAN DIVISION
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June June Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
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2010 2009 % chg 2010 2009 % chg
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Nissan Division Total 56,266 51,994 8.2 393,032 309,296 27.1
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Versa 6,762 5,473 23.6 54,537 31,869 71.1
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Sentra 6,187 5,834 6.1 45,746 34,248 33.6
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Cube 1,896 2,137 -11.3 15,530 3,882 300.1
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Altima 15,920 16,350 -2.6 112,115 96,428 16.3
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Maxima 4,631 4,560 1.6 31,811 23,418 35.8
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350/370Z 892 924 -3.5 5,528 8,127 -32.0
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GT-R 84 150 -44.0 504 867 -41.9
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Total Car 36,372 35,428 2.7 265,771 198,839 33.7
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Frontier 2,920 2,036 43.4 18,429 12,144 51.8
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Titan 1,604 1,290 24.3 11,120 8,804 26.3
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Xterra 1,811 1,161 56.0 10,335 7,399 39.7
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Pathfinder 1,734 1,320 31.4 10,311 8,538 20.8
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Armada 1,350 625 116.0 8,870 4,250 108.7
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Rogue 6,959 5,933 17.3 42,350 37,277 13.6
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Murano 3,515 3,212 9.4 25,679 27,012 -4.9
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Quest 1 989 -99.9 167 5,033 -96.7
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Total Truck 19,894 16,566 20.1 127,261 110,457 15.2
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North American
produced 42,920 39,638 8.3 303,441 232,131 30.7
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Car 33,500 32,217 4.0 244,209 185,963 31.3
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Truck 9,420 7,421 26.9 59,232 46,168 28.3
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Import 13,346 10,219 30.6 89,591 73,283 22.3
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Car 2,872 1,074 167.4 21,562 8,994 139.7
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Truck 10,474 9,145 14.5 68,029 64,289 5.8
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INFINITI DIVISION
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June June Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
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2010 2009 % chg 2010 2009 % chg
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Infiniti Division
Total 8,304 6,304 31.7 47,300 38,448 23.0
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G Sedan 3,613 2,714 33.1 19,373 15,079 28.5
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G Coupe 1,493 1,348 10.8 8,163 6,124 33.3
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M 1,196 682 75.4 6,602 4,950 33.4
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QX56 658 550 19.6 4,435 2,319 91.2
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EX 666 448 48.7 3,719 4,088 -9.0
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FX 678 562 20.6 5,008 5,888 -14.9
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Total Car 6,302 4,744 32.8 34,138 26,153 30.5
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Total Truck 2,002 1,560 28.3 13,162 12,295 7.1
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NISSAN & INFINITI
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June June Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD
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2010 2009 % chg 2010 2009 % chg
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TOTAL VEHICLE 64,570 58,298 10.8 440,332 347,744 26.6
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Total Car 42,674 40,172 6.2 299,909 224,992 33.3
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Total Truck 21,896 18,126 20.8 140,423 122,752 14.4
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Selling days 25 25 151 152
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* All numbers include
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