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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