Save Remove Download Share Subscribe Photos / Galleries / Videos December 3, 2012 FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported record November U.S. sales of 96,197 units versus 85,182 units a year earlier, up 12.9 percent. Nissan Division set a new November record, with sales up 9.8 percent for the month over the prior year at 84,300 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were 11,897, up 41.2 percent over the prior year, also a November record. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division posted sales of 84,300 units, up 9.8 percent from last November's 76,754 units, making it Nissan's best November ever. Pathfinder SUV sales rose 249.5 percent to 8,097 units, led by the all-new 2013 Pathfinder that went on sale in November. The all-electric Nissan LEAF recorded strong sales of 1,539 units in November, up 129 percent from the prior year at 672 units. Rogue crossover sales hit a new November record at 12,662 units, an increase of 16.8 percent versus year-ago sales of 10,845. Altima sales remained strong in November at 20,305 units, with year-to-date deliveries up 14.8 percent over its 2011 total. "Nissan's significant portfolio refresh of five new models in 15 months is showing results with the new Pathfinder driving sales of the model up nearly 250 percent," said Al Castignetti, vice president, Nissan Division. INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS Infiniti QX sales of 2,121 was an increase of 46.7 percent in November, the best month in the full-size luxury SUV's history. The all-new Infiniti JX 7-passenger luxury crossover had sales of 2,529 units in November, and 18,966 have been delivered since it went on sale in March. Overall, total sales of 6,275 for all Infiniti crossovers and sport utility vehicles in November more than doubled versus prior year. The Infiniti G Line had an increase of 7.3 percent for the month, with 4,838 sport sedans, coupes and convertibles being delivered. Infiniti had the best November in its history. "November was a fantastic month for Infiniti, with sales of each of our crossovers and sport utility vehicles showing an increase and contributing to the best November since we started sales in 1989," said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Americas. "We expect showroom traffic to remain strong through the holiday gift-giving season, as our Winter Limited Engagement Event continues through January 2." NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. November had 25 selling days both in 2012 and 2011. NISSAN DIVISION Nov. Nov. Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2012 2011 % chg 2012 2011 % chg Nissan Division Total 84,300 76,754 9.8 935,116 854,136 9.5 Versa 8,826 9,291 -5.0 102,709 89,791 14.4 Sentra 7,176 7,871 -8.8 98,640 106,281 -7.2 Cube 791 203 289.7 7,078 14,053 -49.6 Altima 20,305 20,613 -1.5 278,968 243,005 14.8 Maxima 4,730 4,886 -3.2 55,212 53,669 2.9 LEAF 1,539 672 129.0 8,330 8,720 -4.5 Juke 3,003 2,514 19.5 33,619 32,858 2.3 370Z 450 356 26.4 6,932 6,879 0.8 GT-R 85 56 51.8 1,139 1,259 -9.5 Total Car 46,905 46,462 1.0 592,627 556,515 6.5 Frontier 3,882 4,324 -10.2 51,747 46,074 12.3 Titan 1,750 2,146 -18.5 19,738 19,608 0.7 Xterra 1,343 1,636 -17.9 15,843 16,244 -2.5 Pathfinder 8,097 2,317 249.5 34,682 23,272 49.0 Armada 1,817 1,779 2.1 15,938 16,374 -2.7 Rogue 12,662 10,845 16.8 130,861 112,257 16.6 Murano 5,129 4,875 5.2 47,676 48,153 -1.0 Quest 1,673 1,132 47.8 17,075 10,425 63.8 NV 1,042 1,238 -15.8 8,929 5,214 71.3 Total Truck 37,395 30,292 23.4 342,489 297,621 15.1 North American produced 58,968 56,101 5.1 682,406 619,532 10.1 Car 41,037 42,661 -3.8 535,529 492,746 8.7 Truck 17,931 13,440 33.4 146,877 126,786 15.8 Import 25,332 20,653 22.7 252,710 234,604 7.7 Car 5,868 3,801 54.4 57,098 63,769 -10.5 Truck 19,464 16,852 15.5 195,612 170,835 14.5 INFINITI DIVISION Nov. Nov. Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2012 2011 % chg 2012 2011 % chg Infiniti Division Total 11,897 8,428 41.2 107,250 87,471 22.6 G Sedan 3,860 3,623 6.5 42,346 38,360 10.4 G Coupe 978 885 10.5 11,982 13,355 -10.3 M 784 921 -14.9 8,281 9,734 -14.9 QX 2,121 1,446 46.7 13,078 11,693 11.8 JX 2,529 n/a n/a 18,966 n/a n/a EX 434 428 1.4 3,161 5,486 -42.4 FX 1191 1125 5.9 9,436 8,843 6.7 Total Car 5,622 5,429 3.6 62,609 61,449 1.9 Total Truck 6,275 2,999 109.2 44,641 26,022 71.6 NISSAN & INFINITI Nov. Nov. Monthly CYTD CYTD CYTD 2012 2011 % chg 2012 2011 % chg TOTAL VEHICLE 96,197 85,182 12.9 1,042,366 941,607 10.7 Total Car 52,527 51,891 1.2 655,236 617,964 6.0 Total Truck 43,670 33,291 31.2 387,130 323,643 19.6 Selling days 25 25 281 280 * All numbers include Hawaii About Nissan North America In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012 by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the Americas media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com. About Nissan Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 248,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4.8 million vehicles in 2011, generating revenue of 9.4 trillion yen ($118.95 billion US). With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of 64 models 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 2011-2012 Car of the Year Japan and 2011 World Car of the Year awards. For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/. # # # Contact: Travis Parman Nissan North America Tel # 615-725-5828 Issued by Nissan Files November 2012 Sales Chart.pdf (58 KB) NNA November 2012 Sales final.pdf (111 KB) Save Remove Download Share Photos / Galleries / Videos Subscribe to Email Alerts Files November 2012 Sales Chart.pdf (58 KB) NNA November 2012 Sales final.pdf (111 KB)