"While we are encouraged by a very strong month of sales, we sincerely believe that this is only the beginning," said President & CEO Hiroshi Harunari. "Our exciting Eclipse Spyder convertible is just beginning to make a contribution, and there are more exciting products to come in the near future, including the all-new Outlander in the autumn of this year." * The total sales of 10,841 represent the highest monthly total since August 2005, and the second best sales month in the past year. * The 17.5% increase is the largest year-over year monthly sales increase in nearly 4 years (July 2002) and the largest April year-over-year monthly increase in 6 years (April 2000). * Galant was the volume leader at 3,049, up 29.9% from last April's volume * Eclipse closed at 2,626, up 165.8% up from last year's volume * Eclipse Spyder had its best sales month in two years with 827, up 89.7% from last year's volume. "At a time our industry is facing many challenges, Mitsubishi Motors has begun our fiscal year on a high note and we are positioned well," added Harunari. "We have exciting products and when consumers visit our dealers' showrooms, they are also finding programs that are competitive and meaningful to them as American consumers." Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 540 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com. Source: Mitsubishi Motors of North America, Inc. |