- Record global year-to-date sales with 91,000 cars sold
- Western Europe growth of 118 percent in May
HONG KONG – Infiniti continues its strong momentum, setting a new global sales record in May. The brand sold approximately 18,000 vehicles around the world last month, an increase of 3 percent over May 2015 and representing the best-ever May sales performance in Infiniti’s history. Year-to-date, Infiniti sold about 91,000 vehicles globally, up 5 percent compared to the same period last year, setting another sales record for the company.
This month also marked the best-ever May sales for key regions and markets such as Western Europe, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Asia and Oceania, as well as Australia.
Sales in Western Europe were exceptionally strong with more than 870 vehicles in May, an increase of 118 percent year over year. Year-to-date, 8,000 vehicles were sold, up 182 percent year over year.
In the Americas (U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Latin America), Infiniti sold more than 12,100 vehicles in May, an increase of 4 percent over May 2015. Infiniti achieved its best May sales in Canada, Mexico and Latin America. Year-to-date, the brand sold more than 59,800 vehicles.
In Asia and Oceania (Australia, Korea, Taiwan and other markets), Infiniti sold more than 480 vehicles, an increase of 12 percent year-over-year. Infiniti recorded double-digit growth in Korea (14 percent) and Australia (30 percent). Year-to-date, sales in the A&O region increased 27 percent with 2,800 vehicles sold. Infiniti achieved its best-ever May year-to-date sales in Korea and Australia.
In China, Infiniti sold more than 3,600 vehicles in May, a decrease of 9 percent from May 2015 due to product availability. Year-to-date, Infiniti sold approximately 15,000 vehicles, a decrease of 5 percent compared to the same period last year.
"Driven by our far-reaching product offensive, Infiniti delivered another strong month in May," said Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company. "As we introduce the Q30 and QX30 in more markets around the world, we are confident that we can carry on this momentum into the future."
About Infiniti
Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The Infiniti brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. Infiniti plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.
Infiniti design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.
Infiniti is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.
From the 2016 season, Infiniti is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.
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Contact
For Infiniti Global Communications, contact:
Karin Zhang
Director, Corporate and Internal Communications
Infiniti Global Communications
Infiniti Motor Company Ltd., Hong Kong
Phone: +852 3948 0195
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Email: karin.zhang@infiniti.com