Mitsubishi Motors reports December U.S. sales
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported December sales of 9,673 units - an 8.7 percent increase from November. The month was highlighted by outstanding sales performance of the all-new 2006 Eclipse.
"The past year has been a critical time for rebuilding the Mitsubishi Motors brand, and we have laid a solid foundation with new products, a reenergized dealer network and breakthrough marketing," said David Schembri, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mitsubishi Motors North America. "We look forward to an even stronger 2006 as we continue to build the most thrilling product line-up on the market, including the launches of the all-new Eclipse Spyder convertible next month, and the all-new Outlander SUV in the Fall."
The Eclipse led the month's successes with 2,096 units sold, up 8.6 percent from last month, 202.9 percent from December 2004 and 76.4 percent for the calendar year. December also was a strong month for the Endeavor, which closed with 2,342 units sold, up 21 percent from November and up 31.5 percent from December 2004.
Galant was Mitsubishi's volume leader for the month with 2,371 units sold and up 12.4 percent from last November.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles through a network of approximately 570 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
