Nissan North America today announced that its October sales were up 8.1 percent from the same period last year. After lagging sales for most of the year — due to a lack of new product, Nissan’s sales look to be set to close out the year on a high note and go into 2007 strong.

While Nissan sales increased by 9.6 percent over last year, the Infiniti Division was down by 1.8 percent versus the prior year, but the new G35 sport sedan is hitting dealerships now and sales should start to climb.

Nissan is seeing increased sales of some of its older products, with the Murano (up 47.7 percent) and Armada (up 41.6 percent) have their best October ever, likely helped by lower gas prices. Nissan’s all-new Sentra is off to a good start, with sales of 1,900 units since its mid-October launch. The Versa subcompact continues to build sales with 3,056 units sold.

Looking ahead, November will be the first full month of sales of the all-new Altima, as well as the already mentioned Infiniti G35 sport sedan. Nissan said the first part of the year would be tough, but that it would turn it around in the fourth quarter. And that is exactly what appears to be happening.

## Source: Nissan ##

Nissan North America Announces October Sales [Nov. 1, 06]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 1, 2006) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 75,095 units in October, an increase of 8.1 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 9.6 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales decrease of -1.8 percent versus the prior year.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
• October sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 65,689 units increased by 9.6 percent on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year’s 62,317 units sold.
• The all-new Sentra was off to a good start with sales of 1,900 units, contributing to the total Sentra sales of 8,406 units.
• The new Versa subcompact continued to build momentum with sales of 3,056 units.
• The Murano and Armada had their best October ever with sales of 6,440 units for Murano and 3,376 units for Armada.

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
• Sales for Infiniti were down 1.8 percent, with 9,406 units sold, as compared with last October’s 9,962 units.
• The FX luxury crossover vehicle posted sales of 2,320 units in October, a gain of 32.4 percent over the prior year.
• The all-new G35 sedan, released a few days ago, reported sales of 317 units, contributing to the total G35 sedan sales of 2,771 units.

NNA INFORMATION
• Combined October sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 75,095 units, a 8.1 percent increase when compared with last year with 72,279 units.
• The all-new 2007 Sentra was released mid-October. November will mark the first full month of sales of the all-new Altima and Infiniti G35 sport sedan.

In North America, NNA’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on NNA and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com or by contacting the corporate media line at 615-725-5631.

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