Nissan Canada, Inc. (NCI) today reported sales of 7,400 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles in September, an increase of more than 15 per cent over the same month last year.

The Nissan brand accounted for 6,654 unit sales in September, up nearly 12 per cent year-over-year. Infiniti sales totaled 746 units, an increase of over 58 per cent over September 2007.

Sales for Nissan in September illustrated the continuing popularity of Rogue with 995 units sold, marking its one-year anniversary in the Canadian market. September was also a strong month for Nissan’s flagship 4-door sports car with 214 Maxima units sold, up 78 per cent from 2007. Versa continued to lead all Nissan sales with 1,608 units sold last month while the 350Z sold 54 units, up over 237 per cent year-over-year.   

Sales for Infiniti were led by the G with 421 units sold last month, up just over 16 per cent from 2007. The EX35 continued its strong performance with 217 units sold in September.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS

• Nissan sales were up nearly 12 per cent in September over the same period last year
• Rogue celebrated its one-year anniversary and continued popularity with 995 units sold in September
• Nissan’s flagship Maxima sold 214 units, up 78 per cent from September 2007
• Versa sold 1,608 units last month
• Nissan’s 350Z sold 54 units, up over 237 per cent from September 2007

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS

• Infiniti sales were up 58 per cent year-over-year
• Infiniti G led sales for the brand with 421 units in September
• EX35 sales totaled 217 units

NCI HIGHLIGHTS

• NCI sold 7,400 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles combined last month, an increase of over 15 per cent over same month last year