Mitsubishi Motors reports March U.S. sales

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported March 2005 U.S. sales of 14,776 units - an 18 percent increase from February's sales volume.

"Mitsubishi Motors' sales volume has steadily increased each month of 2005, and we look forward to that trend continuing as we approach the spring launch of the 2006 Eclipse," said David Schembri, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mitsubishi Motors North America.

In addition to the monthly increase in sales volume, MMNA experienced an increase in sales of several vehicles, including a 23 percent increase in Lancer sales from last month, a 37 percent increase in Endeavor sales from last month (and a 16 percent increase since 2004), and a 34 percent increase in Eclipse sales from last month (and a 14 percent increase since 2004).

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. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

Following is the sales breakdown for March 2005: