Nissan China posts 37.95% YoY surge in January sales

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On February 6, 2024, Japanese automaker Nissan Motor revealed its performance for January 2024 in the Chinese market, showcasing a double-digit surge from that of the previous year.

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In the first month of 2024, the company's total sales in China, including passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles, reached 65,553 units, zooming up 37.95% year over year.

In the past month, the joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and Nissan Motor, Dongfeng Nissan (including Nissan, Venucia, and INFINITI brands), recorded sales of 62,132 units, which jumped 36.19% from a year ago. 

Meanwhile, Zhengzhou Nissan, the light commercial vehicle sector of Nissan Motor in China, sold 3,421 vehicles in January, which shot up 80.91% year over year.

Mr. Shohei Yamazaki, Senior Vice President of Nissan Motor Corporation and Chairman of Nissan's China Management Committee, as well as President of Dongfeng Motor Corporation,  stated, "At the beginning of the new year, Nissan Motor ensured robust market performance in China by offering consumers a diverse range of product choices."

According to the executive, in the past month, sales of the Nissan Sylphy, Altima, and SUV model series continued to show strong growth momentum. Additionally, the pre-sale launch of the PATHFINDER received positive feedback from consumers, with a significant number of pre-orders already received.