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CYPRESS, Calif. (May 2, 2000) - Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America,
Inc. (MMSA) reported its best-ever sales for April and the first four
months of 2000. Led by its Galant mid-sized sedan and Montero Sport
mid-size SUV, Mitsubishi also saw increased consumer traffic brought
in by two all-new 2001 vehicles - the Eclipse Spyder convertible and
Montero luxury SUV.
Some figures of note for MMSA's April 2000 sales:
- April sales of 24,423 units is a 49.2% rise from April 1999's 16,370
vehicles
- 2000 year-to-date sales of 94,853 vehicles represents a 34.4% increase
from April 1999's year-to-date sales of 70,561 units
- Montero Sport had its best April ever with 6,169 units sold, up
53% from April 1999
- 5,742 Galant mid-size sedans were sold in April, up 39.8% from
last year
- Eclipse Spyder had its best-ever April sales of 1,315 units, boosted
by the all-new 2001 model introduced in February
- Montero luxury SUV sales rose 301.4%, powered by an all-new 2001
model and the launch of the vehicle's largest-ever advertising campaign
"With year-to-date sales of nearly 95,000 vehicles, we are having
our best year ever," said Pierre Gagnon, MMSA executive vice president
and chief operating officer. "Our line-up is also the best-ever - Galant,
Montero Sport and Eclipse continue to break sales records, and exceptional
consumer demand for the all-new 2001 Eclipse Spyder and Montero has
added incremental sales volume to the Mitsubishi Motors brand."
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. was established in 1982 by
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Tokyo, and markets a full line of vehicles,
including coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles. Its
website can be accessed at mitsubishicars.com.
Sales Results, April 2000: Mitsubishi Motor Sales
of America, Inc.
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April '00
Month/YTD
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April '99
Month/YTD
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% Change
Month/YTD
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| Passenger Car Sales* |
17,078/69,742
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12,046/53,987
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41.8%/29.2%
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| Sport Utility Vehicles** |
7,345/25,111
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4,324/16,574
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69.9%/51.5%
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| Total Vehicle Sales |
24,423/94,853
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16,370/70,561
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49.2%/34.4%
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| US Assembled Cars: |
11,987/49,785
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8,931/33,113
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34.2%/50.3%
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| Imported Cars: |
5,091/19,957
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3,115/20,874
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63.4%/(4.4)%
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| Imported Truck/SUVs: |
7,345/25,111
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4,324/16,574
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69.9%/51.5%
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| US Assembled Vehicles (1): |
11,987/49,785
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8,931/33,113
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34.2%/50.3%
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| Imported Vehicles (2): |
12,436/45,068
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7,439/37,448
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67.2%/20.3%
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* Above totals include sales of U.S.-assembled Mitsubishi
Motors vehicles
** Includes Montero Sport and Montero
(1)Galant, Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder
(2) Mirage, Diamante, 3000GT, Montero Sport
and Montero
April,2000 Total Sales
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