September 01, 2015 - Cypress, Calif.

  • Best August sales since 2008
  • Outlander Sport continues to be volume leader and posted its best August ever
  • Outlander August sales best since 2003

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported August 2015 sales of 8,289, an increase of 22.1 percent from August 2014. This is the brand's 18th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases. Year-to-date sales are up 24.4 percent over the same period in 2014.

Featuring over 100 engineering and design improvements, the 2016 Outlander seven-passenger crossover vehicle went on sale in August and showed strong results. Total August sales for the Outlander were 2,188, which accounted for its best August sales in 12 years; an increase of 92.9 percent over August 2014.

"August was another strong sales month of consecutive year-over-year increases for Mitsubishi Motors," said Don Swearingen, executive vice president, MMNA. "But what is really exciting this month is how well the new Outlander is being received by consumers, accounting for 75 percent of total Outlander sales in its first month on-sale. And while this is happening, Outlander Sport is leading the way for the brand alongside stellar sales results from the rest of our core models."

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August

YTD

2015

2014

2015

2014

i‐MiEV

6

20

90

134

Mirage

1,569

1,666

16,623

11,526

Lancer

1,240

1,097

13,154

11,123

Outlander

2,188

1,134

11,413

9,101

Outlander Sport

3,286

2,869

24,421

20,801

Total

8,289

6,786

65,701

52,807

*2014 totals include sold Galant vehicles: CY2014 Year to Date Total (122 units)

About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all research & development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and financial services for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells sedans and crossovers/SUVs through a network of approximately 380 dealers. MMNA is leading the way in the development of highly-efficient, affordably-priced new gasoline-powered automobiles while using its industry-leading knowledge in battery electric vehicles to develop future EV and PHEV models. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888)media.mitsubishicars.com.

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