Nissan India posts 155pc jump in June sales

Nissan Motor India Private Ltd (NMIPL) has reported a sale of 4167 units in June against 1632 units a year ago, registering a growth of 155pc. The growth continues to be driven by two of Nissan’s flagship ‘made in India’ models, Nissan Sunny mid-size sedan and Nissan Micra compact premium hatchback, which together contributed 4157 units. Rest of the sales is by Nissan X-Trail SUV, Nissan Teana sedan and the sports car Nissan 370Z. Commenting on the robust growth amidst difficult market situations, Ishida Takayuki, Managing Director of Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd said: “Though the Indian economy and the local automobile market have been going through some difficulty in the recent times, we have witnessed encouraging sales. This demonstrates that customers prefer Nissan brands in the segments we are present. We are thankful to them and will continue to live up to the expectations of our valued customers”. Nitish Tipnis, Director-Marketing & Sales, Hover Automotive India (HAI), Nissan’s sales and marketing partner in India, said:“The encouraging sales numbers during these tough market conditions is a true reflection of customers’ faith in Nissan’s product quality and after sales service. We have expanded our network presence across 66 % of the Indian market thereby reaching out closer to the customers. This month’s growth can also be attributed to the affordable and innovative consumer offering of low EMIs and petrol at pre-hike prices.” Nissan’s Urban Utility Vehicle, Evalia which was showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo in January, will be available to customers before the upcoming Diwali season. Evalia will further expand Nissan’s innovative product range in India when it goes to production at the company’s Chennai plant later this year.