Mitsubishi Motors Reports another Strong Month of Sales in May
Outlander Sport leads the way; Outlander sales more than double
CYPRESS, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported another outstanding sales month with May sales of 7,269 units, a 54.2 percent increase over the sales total from May 2013. It was the best May sales total for Mitsubishi Motors in the last three years and also the second-best May sales for MMNA since 2008.
The US-built Outlander Sport 5-passenger compact crossover/SUV led the way with its second-best-ever monthly sales total of 2,820 units, up 24.4 percent compared to May 2013 sales.
The extremely fuel-efficient all-new Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door sub-compact had 1,700 units sold, the best all-time monthly sales total for that model since it was introduced in September 2013.
"April was a big month for us and now we backed it up with another outstanding month in May," said MMNA Executive Vice President, Don Swearingen. "We are enthused that new-car shoppers are taking notice of our brand and we are not going to let up in June."
Other highlights of May sales include:
- Total Mitsubishi sales are up 33.7 percent year-to-date.
- Outlander sales were up 140 percent for the month and are up 51.2 percent year-to-date. This was the best May sales for Outlander in six years.
- Outlander Sport sales were up 24.4 percent for the month and are up 31.3 percent year-to-date.
- Lancer Evolution sales were up 7.4 percent for the month and are up 14.8 percent year-to-date.
May |
YTD |
|||
2014 |
2013 |
2014 |
2013 |
|
Galant |
--- |
138 |
122 |
963 |
i-MiEV |
35 |
91 |
75 |
843 |
Mirage |
1700 |
--- |
6816 |
--- |
Lancer |
1145 |
1368 |
6330 |
8228 |
EVO |
277 |
258 |
1366 |
1190 |
Outlander |
1292 |
539 |
6053 |
4002 |
Outlander Sport |
2820 |
2266 |
12889 |
9813 |
Total |
7269 |
4715 |
33651 |
25172 |
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 400 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.
SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
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