Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 95,527 units in August, up 6.3 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 6.0 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales increased by 8.7 percent versus the prior year.
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
· August sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 85,275 units increased by 6.0 percent on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year’s 80,419 units sold.
· The Altima sedan, Altima Coupe and Altima Hybrid combined for sales totaling 25,434 units, up 25.4 percent over last year.
· Sales of the Titan fullsize pickup rose 23.6 percent over the prior year, while sales of the fullsize Armada SUV rose 21.4 percent over August 2006.
· Murano sales reached 6,580 units, up 2.2 percent over the prior year.
INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
· Infiniti sales increased by 8.7 percent, with 10,252 units sold, as compared with last August’s 9,429 units.
· The G Sedan contributed sales of 4,349 units, an increase of 42.3 percent over last year.
· Sales of the QX56 luxury SUV showed a 55.1 percent increase over the prior year, with sales of 1,176 units.