Mitsubishi Motors Reports Second-Best May Ever
CYPRESS, Calif., June 3 -- Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today reported May sales of 30,874 units, marking the second best May in company history and moving Mitsubishi's year-to-date sales up to 151,202 units, 15 percent ahead of last year.
"Heading into summer we're optimistic that sales will remain strong," said MMSA President and COO Pierre Gagnon. "We're well ahead of last year's record pace and the addition of Outlander this fall will provide additional growth in the hot entry-level SUV market."
Mitsubishi's May sales were supported by Eclipse Spyder's best sales month ever, delivering 2,335 units and marking a 12.6 percent gain over May 2001.
Some figures of note for MMSA's May 2002 sales: -- May 2002 sales of 30,874 vehicles, down 2.0 percent compared to last year's May sales of 31,488 vehicles -- May 2002 year-to-date sales of 151,202 vehicles; 15 percent ahead of May 2001 year-to-date sales of 131,532 vehicles -- Eclipse Spyder had its best month ever in May with 2,335 units sold, up 12.6 percent over sales during May 2001
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. was established in 1981 by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Tokyo, and markets a full line of vehicles, including coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles. Its website can be accessed at www.mitsubishicars.com .
Sales Results, May 2002: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. May '02 May '01 Month/YTD Month/YTD Passenger Car Sales* 24,815 / 120,403 25,168 / 98,336 Sport Utility Vehicles** 6,059 / 30,799 6,352 / 33,196 Total Vehicle Sales 30,874 / 151,202 31,520 / 131,532 US Assembled Cars: 15,226 / 79,348 18,902 / 72,672 Imported Cars: 9,589/ 41,055 6,266 / 25,664 Imported Truck/SUVs: 6,059 / 30,799 6,352 / 33,196 US Assembled Vehicles (1): 15,226 / 79,348 18,902 / 72,672 Imported Vehicles (2): 15,648 / 71,854 12,618/ 58,860 DSR - Daily Selling Rate Selling Days MTD YTD May 2002 26 127 May 2001 26 127 * Above totals include sales of US assembled Mitsubishi Motors vehicles ** Includes Montero Sport and Montero (1) Galant, Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder (2) Lancer, Mirage, Diamante, 3000GT, Montero Sport and Montero Sales Results, May 2002: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. % Change % DSR Change Month/YTD Month/YTD Passenger Car Sales* -1.4% / 22.4% -1.4% / 22.4% Sport Utility Vehicles** -4.6% / -7.2% -4.6% / -7.2% Total Vehicle Sales -2.0% / 15.0% -2.0% / 15.0% US Assembled Cars: -19.4% / 9.2% -19.4% / 9.2% Imported Cars: 53.0% / 60.0% 53.0% / 60.0% Imported Truck/SUVs: -4.6% / -7.2% -4.6% / -7.2% US Assembled Vehicles (1): -19.4% / 9.2% -19.4% / 9.2% Imported Vehicles (2): 24.0% / 22.1% 24.0% / 22.1% DSR - Daily Selling Rate Selling Days MTD YTD May 2002 26 127 May 2001 26 127 * Above totals include sales of US assembled Mitsubishi Motors vehicles ** Includes Montero Sport and Montero (1) Galant, Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder (2) Lancer, Mirage, Diamante, 3000GT, Montero Sport and Montero