(October 5, 2011) Nissan reported September U.S. sales of 92,964 units versus 74,205 units a year earlier, an increase of 25.3 percent. It was the strongest showing for any Japanese auto manufacturer.

Nissan division sales increased 28.2 percent for the month with 84,485 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles increased 2.1 percent from the prior year, to 8,479 units.

Strong combined sales of Nissan cars — including the Altima, Sentra, Maxima, and Versa — were up 32.3 percent versus the prior year at 55,751 units, setting a September record for total car sales.

Versa saw a record September, with sales of 11,800 units increasing 68.1 percent over the prior year, helped by a strong start for the all-new Versa sedan, which had its first full month of sales in September.

2012 Nissan Versa sedan
   
Strong sales of the Nissan Altima continue, with 24,356 units marking a September increase of 21.7 percent over the prior year, while Maxima sales jumped 26.3 percent to 6,133 units.
   
The compact Rogue crossover vehicle continued to gain momentum, with sales of 10,740 units marking a 29.1 percent increase over last year — also a record September.
   
Sales of the 100-percent electric Nissan LEAF totaled 1,031 units in September, with total sales of 7,217 units of the innovative, zero-emissions vehicle since its December 2010 U.S. debut.

“Thanks to a strong and diverse lineup of cars and trucks, Nissan division sales marked the best September in 26 years,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. “Nissan saw year-over-year growth across the board, from our cars – including the all-new Versa sedan – to our crossovers and trucks as well.”

Infiniti sales totaled 8,479 units for September, an increase of 2.1 percent versus 8,305 a year earlier.

Infiniti G Sedan sales of 3,940 marked an increase of 28.9 percent for the month, and the model’s best September. With sales of 1,206 in September, an increase of 46.7 percent, the Infiniti QX full-size luxury SUV has a year-over-year increase of 15.1 percent.