Mitsubishi Motors reports March 2018 sales up 21.7 percent

  • Best March sales for the brand since 2005
  • Outlander Sport and Outlander both record their best March sales month ever
  • Calendar year sales up 22.7 percent over 2017

CYPRESS, Calif.Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported March 2018 sales of 14,319 units sold, up 21.7 percent over March 2017, its best March sales month since 2005. For the calendar year, total sales reported are 35,772, up 22.7 percent over the same period in 2017.

The month was highlighted by Outlander Sport sales, which reported its best March ever. Outlander Sport sales were up 74.7 percent over March 2017 with 4,674 units sold. The popular Outlander also posted its best March ever with 4,789 units sold, up 13.1 percent over the same period in 2017.

"Our CUV lineup is as strong as ever. We're confident in the competitiveness of our products and consumers are starting to realize one of the best kept secrets in the industry," said Ken Konieczka, vice president, sales operations, MMNA. "As supplies of our all-new Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross continue to grow, the sales momentum will only get stronger as we head into spring."

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March

YTD

 

2018

2017

2018

2017

Mirage

3106

3324

5532

7470

Lancer

773

1528

2062

5221

Outlander Sport

4674

2676

13430

6864

Outlander

4789

4235

13099

9588

Outlander PHEV

373

0

996

0

Eclipse Cross

604

0

653

0

Total

14319

11766

35772

29147

About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all research and development, marketing, and sales for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells sedans and crossovers/SUVs through a network of approximately 360 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. Mitsubishi has been producing cars for over 100 years. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

 

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