Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best April Sales Results In Seven Years

- Total sales up 25.6 percent from last April

- Best-ever April sales month for Outlander Sport

- Best Outlander April sales month since 2007

- 14th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increase

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Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

May 01, 2015, 12:13 ET

CYPRESS, Calif., May 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) continues its sales momentum with April 2015 vehicle sales of 8,216 units, a 25.6 percent sales increase from April 2014. This marks the 14th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases for MMNA, and it was the best April sales total in the last seven years.

Mitsubishi Motors' Outlander Sport compact crossover continued to be the brand's best-selling model with April sales of 2,674 units. The highly fuel-efficient Mirage 5-door sub-compact experienced sales of 2,407 units for the month; Mirage sales are up 65.4 percent year-to-date. The seven-passenger Outlander crossover demonstrated strong sales with 1,254 units sold – its best April sales since 2007.

"In March, we finished the first quarter of 2015 with an incredible sales pace. And that momentum carried over into April with our core models continuing to lead the way," said MMNA Executive Vice President, Don Swearingen. "Our cars are not only priced right, but they are also economical to own, exceptionally reliable and are backed by an industry-leading warranty. It is these important qualities that are attracting new car buyers to the Mitsubishi brand."

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	April		YTD
	2015	2014	2015	2014
i-MiEV	16	12	31	40
Mirage	2407	1331	8463	5116
Lancer	1865	1432	7904	6274
Outlander	1254	1148	5047	4761
Outlander Sport	2674	2619	10561	10069

Total	8216	6542	32006	26382

* 2014 totals include sold Galant vehicles: CY2014 Year to Date Total (122 units)

About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all research & development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and financial services for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells sedans and crossovers/SUVs through a network of approximately 380 dealers. MMNA is leading the way in the development of highly-efficient, affordably-priced new gasoline-powered automobiles while using its industry-leading knowledge in battery electric vehicles to develop future EV and PHEV models. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

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