Nissan February 2012 Sales Up 15.5%

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Altima sales easily breach 30,000 sold last month.

Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - March 1, 2012

2013 Nissan Altima reveal video in 8 seconds or less. Not much to reveal other than it includes a sleek exterior, appears to include a low wide stance and should make a splash once available to the public sometime this summer.

The current 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan continues to be Nissan’s best selling individual model. As Altima enters the beyond ancient sixth year of its fourth generation design, its reputation for quality and value place among the leaders in mid-size sedan sales and segment share. IN addition, rumoirs have I that incentives on this aging sedan are far beyond normal although I have not verified that through a visit to my local Nissan dealer directly.

For 2012, Altima Sedan is again available in three well-equipped models, the 2.5 CVT and 2.5 S CVT featuring a 175 HP 2.5L I4 and the 270 HP 3.5L V6 SR with a CVT 3. Enhancements for 2012 include a new Value Package and the continuation of last year’s Special Edition Package. Both are offered with Altima Sedan 2.5 S. In addition, a Dark Slate exterior color replaces the previous Metallic Slate.

Nissan February Sales

Nissan reported record February U.S. sales of 106,731 units versus 92,370 units a year earlier, marking an increase of 15.5 percent over last February’s total. Nissan sales increased 17.1 percent while sales of Infiniti vehicles increased 1.0 percent over the year ago period.

Nisan Highlights

Nissan posted a record February with 97,492 sales, an increase of 17.1 percent over the old record of 83,226 units set in 2011 with the Altima leading the way. The Altima set a new February sales record with 32,953 deliveries, up 58.4 percent over the prior year. And this is the old Altima too as this coming April, Nissan will unveil the all-new, fifth generation Altima at the New York International Auto Show. The 2013 Altima, which goes on sale this Summer, will surely be a small D-segment to contend with upon its release.

Infiniti Highlights

Infiniti G Sedan sales were up 7.2 percent to 4,334 deliveries in February.

Nissan February 2012 Overall Sales

Model	Feb-12	Feb -11	Feb -DSR % change	Feb -12 YTD	Feb -11 YTD	YTD-DSR % change
Versa	10,190	10,578	-7.5%	19,608	19,260	0.0%
Sentra	10,605	12,599	-19.2%	17,671	22,137	-21.8%
Altima	32,953	20,808	+52.0%	55,310	37,262	+45.4%
Nissan Feb. 2012 Sales Totals	106,731	92,370	+10.9%	186,044	164,217	+11.0%

The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 days Feb. of 2012 and 24 days for Feb. of 2011.
Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 49 days for 2012 and 48 days for 2011. All percentages reflect DSR.

Top 10 – February 2012 US Automobile Sales Leaders

Sales Rank	Make	Model	Feb-12	Feb-11	Feb-DSR % change	Feb-12 YTD	Feb-11 YTD	YTD-DSR % change
1	Ford	F-Series	47,273	37,549	+20.9%	85,766	73,355	+14.5%
2	Toyota	Camry	34,542	27,212	+21.9%	62,837	45,357	+35.7%
3	Nissan	Altima	32,953	20,808	+52.0%	55,310	37,262	+45.4%
4	Chevrolet	Silverado	32,297	31,728	-2.3%	59,147	59,900	-3.3%
5	Honda	Civic	27,087	19,121	+36.0%	48,970	33,755	+42.1%
6	Honda	CR-V	24,759	19,096	+24.5%	43,719	35,435	+20.9%
7	Ford	Focus	23,350	10,879	+106.0%	37,750	19,893	+85.9%
8	Ram	P/U	22,595	18,644	+16.3%	40,504	30,841	+28.7%
9	Toyota	Corolla	22,148	25,860	-17.8%	40,136	46,441	-15.3%
10	Ford	Fusion	21,773	23,111	-9.6%	35,387	37,457	-7.5%

The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 days Feb. of 2012 and 24 days for Feb. of 2011.
Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 49 days for 2012 and 48 days for 2011. All percentages reflect DSR.

Top 10 Sales Leaders items of note: Silverado sales fell to fourth on the list behind F-Series, Camry and Altima vs. third last month. Cruze sales fell out of the top 10 although it still sold over 20,000 units.

B-Segment Sales Rank

1. Nissan Versa - 10,190
2. Chevrolet Sonic - 7,900
3. Hyundai Accent - 5,806
4. Ford Fiesta - 5,518
5. Honda Fit - 4,227
6. Toyota Yaris - 3,611
7. Kia Rio - 3,598

C-Segment Sales Rank

1. Honda Civic - 27,087
2. Ford Focus - 23,350
3. Toyota Corolla - 22,148
4. Chevrolet Cruze - 20,427
5. Hyundai Elantra - 13,820
6. VW Jetta - 11,694
7. Nissan Sentra - 10,605

D-Segment Sales Rank

1. Toyota Camry - 34,542
2. Nissan Altima - 32,953
3. Ford Fusion - 21,773
4. Honda Accord - 20,702
5. Chevrolet Malibu - 19,987
6. Hyundai Sonata - 17,425
7. Kia Optima - 11,558
8. VW Passat - 8,189

Segment ranking items of note: Fiesta outsold the Fit. Rio is quickly catching up to the Yaris. The Focus outsold all but the Civic and leapt past the Corolla and Cruze. The Accord jumped up 2 spots topping both the Malibu and Sonata. Fusion jumped 4 spots passing the Accord, Malibu and Sonata.

Automobile Manufacturer's US Sales Rank - February 2012 vs. February 2011 Comparison and Total Sales

1. GM February Sales up 1.1% with 209,306 vehicles sold.
2. Ford February Sales up 14.4% with 179,119 vehicles sold.
3. Toyota February Sales up 12.4% with 159,423 vehicles sold.
4. Chrysler February Sales up 40.4% with 133,521 vehicles sold.
5. Honda February Sales up 12.3% with 110,157 vehicles sold.
6. Nissan February Sales up 10.9% with 106,731 vehicles sold.
7. Hyundai February Sales up 17.5% with 51,151 vehicles sold.
8. Kia February Sales up 37.3% with 45,038 vehicles sold.
9. VW February Sales up 42.5% with 30,577 vehicles sold.
10. BMW February Sales up 31.5% with 26,184 vehicles sold.
11. Mazda February Sales up 32.2% with 25,651 vehicles sold.
12. Subaru February Sales up 17.0% with 25,374 vehicles sold.
13. Mercedes-Benz February Sales up 21.7% with 19,679 vehicles sold.
14. Audi February Sales up 10.0% with 8,531 vehicles sold.

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Hi All:

Nissan this morning released the second teaser vid of the all new Altima.



The all-new 2013 Altima sedan will be premiered at the New York Auto Show this coming April.

The all-new Altima is said to bring outstanding fuel economy, premium design inside and out, and driver-focused technologies to a midsize sedan.

This might be another we will simply have to take for a drive

Wayne

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Doesn't really look different than the outgoing model. Maybe slightly more like an altima, but...nothing interesting. We'll see if their FE claims ring true.

[herm]

Go Team Versa..

Wayne, you should do a full test of the Versa sedan in its lowest cost trim with the MT.. and see whats possible in fuel economy. Lots of distressed families want to know..

http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38968

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Hi Herm:

No stripped Versa's in the Chicago press fleet that I know of right now

Wayne

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Hi All:

Regarding the Altima, here is Nissan's third vid prior to its launch in NY early next month.



The rear view offers a hint of the all-new Altima’s design, which according to Nissan will bring outstanding fuel economy, premium design inside and out, and driver-focused technologies to a midsize sedan.

Wayne

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Hi All:

Teaser #4 and #5 of the all-new Altima scheduled for an official reveal next week at the 2012 NYIAS.

#4 and #5.

Wayne