Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today released May sales of 6,721 units – a decrease of 18.4 per cent over May 2010. Nissan sales accounted for 6,251 units, down 16.5 per cent over the same month last year, while INFINITI sold 470 units, a decrease of 36.9 per cent.
The Nissan Titan and Armada had best ever monthly sales in May with 207 and 50 units, respectively, up 80 and 100 per cent over May 2010 and continuing strong sales of Nissan SUVs and trucks which are up 19.1 from May 2010.
The Nissan Versa is the strongest seller in the Nissan line-up with 1,480 units sold, followed closely by the Sentra and Rogue with 1,139 and 1,127, respectively.
On the INFINITI side, the G line-up continues to drive sales with 270 vehicles sold last month. Fully redesigned for 2011 sales of the INFINITI QX56 were up 38.5 per cent over 2010.
NCI May 2011 HIGHLIGHTS
- Nissan Canada Inc. May sales were 6,721 units
- Both Nissan Titan and Armada had best May sales ever up 80 and 100 per cent, respectively
- Sales of Nissan SUVs and trucks remain strong, up 28.2 per cent year-to-date
- Nissan Versa is the most popular vehicle in the line-up with 1,480 units sold, followed by Sentra and Rogue with 1,139 and 1,127 vehicles sold, respectively
- Sales of the INFINITI G line-up totaled 270 vehicles
- Year-to-date sales of the INFINITI QX56 are up 228.8 per cent over the same period in 2010.
About Nissan Canada Inc.
Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) is the Canadian sales, marketing and distribution subsidiary of Nissan Motor Limited and Nissan North America, Inc. With offices in Vancouver (BC), Mississauga (ON), and Kirkland (QC), NCI directly employs 250 full-time staff. There are 168 independent Nissan dealerships and 29 INFINITI retailers across Canada. A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year and World Car of the Year awards.
More information about Nissan in Canada and the complete line of Nissan and INFINITI vehicles can be found online at www.nissan.ca and www.infiniti.ca.
About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second largest Japanese automotive company by volume, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan and is an integral pillar of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 150,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4 million vehicles in 2010. With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles under the Nissan and INFINITI brands. A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year and World Car of the Year awards.
Media contacts:
Didier Marsaud
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Nissan Canada
Tel: (905) 629-6400
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Heather Meehan
Cohn & Wolfe
Tel: (647) 259-3268
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