Nissan Announces July Sales in Europe

ROLLE, Switzerland – Today Nissan announced European sales of 53,323 units for July 2012, posting an increase in market share for the second successive month.

With monthly overall customer demand down 3.8% compared to July 2011, Nissan maintained its market share above 3.9% supported by strong sales in Eastern markets where sales jumped 15.3% to 14,540 units.

Calendar year to date, Nissan has now sold 419,665 units in Europe which is 3.9% above 2011 despite the continuing depressed demand in some southern markets.

The stand-out performer in July was the Sunderland-built Juke compact Crossover which achieved sales 13.8% up on last year.  

The Note mini-MPV, also produced in the UK, and the Barcelona-built NV200 van also made positive contributions.

NV200 has now sold more than 100,000 units worldwide. Having already been selected as the next generation New York City 'Taxi of Tomorrow', the adaptable compact van received another boost recently after being unveiled as Nissan's vision for the future London 'black cab'.
In May it was announced that a 100% electric version, called e-NV200, will go into production in Barcelona within the 2013 fiscal year.

Nissan Vice President for Sales Operations in Europe, Guillaume Cartier, said: "Nissan enjoyed another robust month in July in Europe with the popularity of our models counteracting the generally difficult market conditions in some countries.

"In the East we are continuing to attract more customers to the brand, and later this month we will unveil the all-new Nissan Almera sedan at the Moscow International Auto Salon.

"This is a car developed specifically for the Russian market and will allow us to compete head-on in the rapidly growing mainstream volume segment in Russia for the first time."

About Nissan in Europe
Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 14,500 staff across locally-based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 677,000 vehicles including mini-MPVs, award-winning crossovers, SUVs and commercial vehicles. Nissan now offers 24 diverse and innovative products for sale in Europe today, and is positioned to become the number one Asian brand in Europe.

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 ($US118.95 billion). 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/.

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