Mitsubishi motors reports June U.S. sales

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported total June 2005 U.S. sales of 10,621 units. Retail sales are up 2 percent from the same month last year. Led by the outstanding sales performance of the all-new 2006 Eclipse in a very competitive market, this is the first time in almost three years retail sales have increased year over year for Mitsubishi Motors.

Sales increases for the month were led by the Eclipse with 2,140 units sold - up 35 percent from last month's volume. June was the best month of the year for the Eclipse, which is also up 7 percent YTD at 7,844 units. Galant was the volume leader this month, with 2,476 units sold.

"We are 'thrilled' with the successful launch of the new Eclipse," said David Schembri, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mitsubishi Motors North America. "This combined with our year over year increase in retail sales is a solid indication that Mitsubishi has turned the corner in the U.S. market."

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 and Canada. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles through a network of approximately 625 dealers. 

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