Mitsubishi Motors Reports January Sales

CYPRESS, Calif., Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced January 2010 sales of 4,170, a slight decrease (4 percent) from December sales.    

"We were able to maintain our December sales momentum," said Shinichi Kurihara, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America.  Mitsubishi's December sales showed a 49 percent increase from November.  

"We're encouraged by the early sales pace of Outlander GT and are hopeful for improved results in February with the help of a more aggressive national television campaign," Kurihara added.  

January highlights included:

• Galant sales were up 22 percent compared to January 2009
• Endeavor sales were up 128 percent compared to January 2009 and up 145 percent compared to the prior month (December 2009).
• Outlander sales were virtually even with sales of January 2009.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, and marketing operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States.  MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 420 dealers.

SOURCE: Mitsubishi Motors North America