Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited Posts Record Sales In April

May 10, 2011 - PRLog -- Trition was the standout performer, posting a sales record for April with 1,840 units across 4x4 and 4x2 models. The Triton 4x4 product line proved popular with 1,245 units, an exceptional growth of 80%from April 2010, 14 times greater than the segment growth of 5.7%

Challenger recorded outstanding growth despite a 19.5 % downturn in the medium SUV segment, posting a 59%improvement over April 2010.

In the passenger car range, the Lancer recorded a solid month with 1,468 units while the ASX continues to grow with 477 units.

MMAL continued the all-time records with year-to-date figures of 20,592 for imported vehicle sales in the January to April period, a notable 6% increase on 2010. This increase was in contrast to the total market volume which fell 3.2 % for the same period.

Vice president of sales, Anthony Casey said he was pleased with the positive sales results for April 2011.

“Mitsubishi ended April with solid sales across the board. Our car sales are continuing to build on a consistent basis, proving that our product range meets customer’s needs,” said Casey.

For further information contact:
Lenore Fletcher
Head of Corporate Communications
Phone: 08 8275 2348  
Mobile: 0408 320 797
lfletcher@mmal.com.au

Caitlin Beale
Corporate Communications Manager
Phone: 08 8275 7250
Mobile: 0417 243 719
cbeale@mmal.com.au

Shona Connolly
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Phone: 08 8275 2676
Mobile: 0423 283 169
sconnolly@mmal.com.au

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