Nissan production and sales results for November 2001

Tokyo - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. reported today production, sales and export figures for November 2001.  For the month, global production decreased 3.1%, while total unit sales for the three main regions, including Japan, North America and Europe were down 2.4%.

Production
Nissan's global production in November decreased to 216,947, down 3.1% from a year ago, representing the first year-on-year decrease in two months.

Domestic production in November was 114,129 units, up 7.8% from a year ago, representing the second consecutive year-on-year increase.  The increase was mainly due to the strong domestic demand for the new Stagea and increased production for models that have recently received mid-life changes including the Wingroad and Liberty.  Additionally, the company saw an increase in production of vehicles for export to the Middle East and X-TRAIL for overseas market.

Production in the U.S. increased 6.1%, with an increased production for the all-new Altima.  Mexican production was up 0.6% supported by strong demand for Tsuru in domestic market and Sentra in the U.S.  In Europe, due to lower demand for key volume vehicles, UK production decreased 15.3%.  Spain production fell 54.4%, mainly due to ending production of the Serena.

In other regions production was down 32.9% in November, with Taiwan down due to intense competition, however, Thailand and South Africa posed production increases with strong sales.

Total overseas production in November 2001 totaled 102,818 units, down 13.1% from November 2000.

Sales
Nissan's domestic sales for November 2001 decreased 1.4% to 56,748 units in an overall slow market.  Nissan's domestic market share was 18.2%, a 1.4-point increase from last year.  The company saw strong sales for passenger cars, up 7.6% from last year, while total industry volume for passenger cars fell 5.4%.  Sales saw an increase for the all-new Stagea launched in October and the Wingroad and Liberty, which received a mid-life change in October and May 2001 respectively.  However, the Bluebird Sylphy and X-TRAIL newly launched last year and the Cube, Sunny and Elgrand recorded lower results compared to the stronger results last year.

Nissan's sales in the U.S. increased 6.9% from November 2000, representing the second consecutive year-on-year increase, as the all-new Altima, up 42.6% over last year, and Xterra, up 26.3%, fueled strong sales.  Sales in Canada jumped 56.8%, driven by strong demand for the new Altima and Sentra.  Mexico was up 15.5% with strong sales for the Tsuru.

Nissan's sales in Europe fell by 27.3% from November 2000.  Sales for key models were slow, however, sales of the X-TRAIL were very strong as it has been well received by media and customers.

Exports from Japan
Nissan's exports in November 2001 increased 19.3% to 58,067 units, representing the second consecutive year-on-year increase.  The overall increase is due primarily to strong demand in the Middle East for the new pickup truck and Patrol both of which received recent mid-life changes.

Global Production by Country

*1 Others include production in Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines and South Africa, excluding CKD production.

Global Unit Sales by Main Market (Region)

*2 Japan sales are based on registrations including vehicles manufactured overseas and excluding mini-cars.
*3 U.S. sales are based on retail including Hawaii.
     DSR (daily selling rate)-adjusted year-on-year change in November is 6.9%.
     Nissan Division: 50,123 units
     Infiniti Division: 6,100 units 
*4 Canada and Mexico sales are based on retail.
*5 North America sales are based on retail including Guam, Saipan and other islands.
*6 Europe sales are based on retail in the whole Europe.

Vehicle Exports from Japan

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