Infiniti Division Reports Best September Ever
4 October 2000
Infiniti Division Reports Best September Ever; - Continued Strong Sales of the Popular QX4 and I30 Help Achieve Record -
CARSON, Calif., Oct. 3 Infiniti, the luxury division of
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), continues to perform at its all time record
levels. It today reported total September sales of 7,800 units, an increase
of 3.0 percent over the previous year and better than any September in
Infiniti's history. This sales number rivals its all time record of
7,801 units set in December of 1999.
"While the current industry trend is a heavier reliance on incentives,
we're lightening our incentive load this year and improving sales at the same
time," said Jed Connelly, senior vice president, sales and marketing of Nissan
North America, Inc.
The QX4 luxury sport utility vehicle had its best September ever, with
total sales again surpassing the 2,000-unit mark (2,054) for the month. This
represents an increase of 30 percent versus the last year. QX4 calendar
year-to-date sales totaled 17,130, up 27.7 percent versus the previous
calendar year.
As the volume sales leader, the Infiniti I30 reported a 10 percent
increase over the same period last year, with sales of 4,321 units, a record
September for the I30.
September sales of the Q45, Infiniti's flagship luxury sedan reached
272 units. The G20, Infiniti's luxury sports sedan, posted sales of
1,153 units.
"Infiniti continues to set records month after month and is on track for a
record year of sales" stated Tom Orbe, vice president and general manager for
Infiniti division. "We've sold over 63,000 vehicles so far this calendar
year, that's up 20.7 percent versus the same period last year."
"Continued record sales months for the QX4 and I30 prove that they are
very strong products in every way and highlight the fact that Infiniti is a
formidable competitor in the luxury vehicle market."
Nissan North America, Inc. combined sales for September, including Nissan
and Infiniti divisions, totaled 71,152 units, a 16.8 percent increase versus
last year.
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Sales Report - September 2000
Month-End Results
Cur. Year DSR % CYTD Year DSR %
Month Ago +/- Total Ago +/-
Nissan North
America, Inc.
- Total 71,152 60,940 16.8 587,492 507,360 15.3
Selling Days 25 25 231 230
Nissan Division
Total Sales 63,352 53,364 18.7 524,317 455,232 14.7
NORTH AMERICA
(Memo) - Car 24,718 15,258 62.0 178,834 176,588 0.8
- Truck 21,494 20,247 6.2 189,810 130,189 45.2
- Total
North
America 46,212 35,505 30.2 368,644 306,777 19.6
IMPORT
- Car 11,837 11,649 1.6 102,616 98,079 4.2
- Truck 5,303 6,210 -14.6 53,057 50,376 4.9
- Total
Import 17,140 17,859 -4.0 155,673 148,455 4.4
- Total Car 36,555 26,907 35.9 281,450 274,667 2.0
- Total Truck 26,797 26,457 1.3 242,867 180,565 33.9
- (Hawaii)* 498 493 4,214 3,642
Infiniti Division
Total Sales 7,800 7,576 3.0 63,175 52,128 20.7
- Total Car 5,746 5,996 -4.2 46,045 38,772 18.2
- Total Truck 2,054 1,580 30.0 17,130 13,356 27.7
- (Hawaii)* 28 28 231 166
TOTAL IMPORT
- Car 17,583 17,645 -0.4 148,661 136,851 8.2
- Truck 7,357 7,790 -5.6 70,187 63,732 9.7
- Total
Import 24,940 25,435 -1.9 218,848 200,583 8.6
TOTAL SALES
- Car 42,301 32,903 28.6 327,495 313,439 4.0
- Truck 28,851 28,037 2.9 259,997 193,921 33.5
- Total Sales 71,152 60,940 16.8 587,492 507,360 15.3
ALL NUMBERS INCLUDE HAWAII
*Hawaii is broken out separately for information only.