October 3, 2000
Tokyo Oct. 3 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the orders of the new Bluebird Sylphy, launched on Aug. 30, had reached approximately 8,500 units, resulting from strong initial sales.
"J-ULEV," certified as the cleanest exhaust emission level specified under the Ministry of Transport's low-emission vehicle certification system, has been favorably received and accounts for 60% of Bluebird Sylphy sales.
1. Orders (Release: on Aug. 30, Monthly sales target: 3,000 units)
Total orders have already reached approximately 8,500 units. (as of Sep. 29)
2. Order details by Grade / Drive /Engine (< > : prospect proportion, unit: %)
[ by Grade ]
Grade
Proportion 1.5i
12 <19> 1.5i G Package
11 <11> 1.8Vi
21 <28> 1.8Vi G Package
39 <23> 1.8Vi-4
6 <8> 2.0Xj G Package
11 <11>
[ by Drive, Engine ]
Drive
Proportion 2WD
94 <92> 4WD
6 <8>
Engine
Proportion QG15DE
23 <30> QG18DE
66 <59> QR20DD
11 <11>
3. Resopnse from customers
The Bluebird Sylphy has been favorably received for;
- exterior and interior design giving owners a high level of quality
- superb drivability and convenience from its "just right" body size for day-to-day activities
- advanced environmental technologies of its "J-ULEV" engine
Due to the strong start of the Bluebird Sylphy and other Nissan vehicles, Nissan's Kyushu Plant will be adding shifts to increase production in Oct.