08.06.2007 – 15:57

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Nissan Reports May Sales in Europe

Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire)

Nissan Europe reported total
sales of 50,083 vehicles (X) in May 2007, an increase of 3.6%
compared to the same month last year.

The success of Nissan's compact crossover, QASHQAI, continues with
an impressive order bank which has now reached 60,000 units.

Despite the run-out phase of the current X-TRAIL, the compact SUV
saw a strong performance in May. This popular model has consistently
been among the best-selling compact SUVs in Europe and paves the way
for the all-new model which goes on sale across Europe from July
onwards. The new X-TRAIL offers an all-new chassis, body design and
interior and promises enhanced on-road performance.

Furthermore, the successful launch of Tiida has also contributed
to Nissan's performance this month, which is now on sale in the
following markets; Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland,
Ireland, the Baltics, Greece and which will be distributed in Russia,
Ukraine, and Kazakhstan in November.

COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS

• For the region of Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, Nissan sold 13,147 units in May, registering an increase of 109.59% compared to the same month last year. Year to date, Nissan sold a total of 25,821 units in these countries, up 115% compared to the same period last year. All models are performing well including Infiniti models and Almera Classic.
• In Italy, Nissan sold 5,078 units in May registering an increase of 5.4% compared to the same month last year.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

- QASHQAI sales totaled 10,060 units in May. Since its launch
in March 2007, sales have reached 33,611 units.

TOP 10 COUNTRIES
                May 07        vs May 06 %
    Russia      11,982           112
    UK           5,666         -16.1
    Spain        5,237          -9.2
    Italy        5,078           5.4
    Germany      4,043           -25
    France       3,124         -25.7
    Ireland      2,063          13.7
    Greece       1,320         -12.6
    Ukraine      1,021          64.1
    Sweden       1,005           7.7

Nissan employs around 12,000 people in its European design,
research and development, manufacturing, logistics, and sales and
marketing operations. Last year, the company produced a total of
506,602 vehicles in its Spanish and British plants. Nissan Europe's
Head Office is based in Trappes (Paris), France.

Editor's Notes:

(X) The sales figures quoted are retail sales figures for a large
European scope covering all of Nissan Europe's markets including the
UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Holland, Switzerland, Austria,
Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Cyprus, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic,
Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, the Baltic
States, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Israel and the French
Overseas Territories.

These figures are not to be confused with the figures published by
the ACEA who report registration figures and do not cover such a
broad European scope as Nissan.

For further information on all markets, please contact Nissan
    Europe Corporate Communications.
    Contact:
    Penny Szczepaniak
    Corporate Communications
    Nissan Europe
    +33-1-30-13-57-87
    E-mail:  pszczepaniak@nissan-europe.com
    Stéphanie Boerhof
    Corporate Communications
    Nissan Europe
    +33-1-30-13-67-65
    E-mail:  sboerhof-largerie@nissan-europe.com

Contact:

For further information on all markets, please contact Nissan Europe
Corporate Communications. Contact: Penny Szczepaniak, Corporate
Communications, Nissan Europe, +33-1-30-13-57-87, E-mail:
pszczepaniak@nissan-europe.com; Stéphanie Boerhof, Corporate
Communications, Nissan Europe, +33-1-30-13-67-65, E-mail:
sboerhof-largerie@nissan-europe.com