Mitsubishi Motors August 2005 U.S. Sales Increase Year Over Year

CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported August sales of 10,945 units -- a two percent increase from August 2004's sales volume and a five percent increase from July 2005. This represents the best year-over-year performance in two years.

"August sales are a clear indication that consumers are responding extremely well to our exciting new Eclipse and our full line of products," said David Schembri, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mitsubishi Motors North America. "In addition, our new advertising campaign using the tagline 'Driven to Thrill' is resonating strongly with consumers. We're positioned well to launch the new Raider this fall as we enter the mid-size truck segment."

Galant was the volume leader in August, with 3,528 units sold and up 40 percent from last month, as well as 16 percent up from last year. The Eclipse closed with 2,324 units sold in August -- up 163 percent from last year and 36 percent year to date. August also was the best month ever for MMNA's award-winning product, the Lancer Evolution, with 617 units sold.

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. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.