Nissan North America Announces October 2006 Sales

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--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.