Mitsubishi Motors Reports July U.S. Sales

CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 2, 2005; Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported total July 2005 U.S. sales of 10,376 units. Continuing with outstanding sales performance of the all-new 2006 Eclipse, this month also is the first time retail sales have topped 10,000 units since last August for Mitsubishi Motors North America.

"The successful launch of the all-new Eclipse is continuing to gain momentum and has energized the entire Mitsubishi lineup of products," said David Schembri, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mitsubishi Motors North America. "In addition to the Eclipse launch, we are excited about the launch of the Raider pickup truck this fall followed by four more new models in the next 24 months."

Specifically, the Eclipse closed its best month this year with 2,331 units sold in July -- up nine percent from last month's volume and up 140 percent year over year. July also was the best month of the year for the Outlander with 1,559 units sold, up 26 percent from last month and up seven percent year over year. Galant was the volume leader in July, with 2,522 units sold and up two percent from last month.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles through a network of approximately 570 dealers.

SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.