Nissan Reports September 2007 Sales in Europe

Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe sold a total of
62,798 vehicles (1)in September 2007, an increase of 18.1% compared
to the same period last year. Total year-to-date sales have reached
422,069 units.

This is the six consecutive month in which Nissan sales in Europe
have been higher year-on-year. The strongest markets were the UK,
Russia, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.

COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS

- The UK recorded a strong month with 18,065 vehicles due to the
national registration plate change, which was up 2.9% on the previous
year. .

- Since becoming a national sales company, Belgium performed very
well with 1,373 units compared to 623 last year, an increase of 120%.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

- The new X-TRAIL has got off to a good start with 5,757
vehicles sold and with a current loyalty rate of around 65% of owners
from the previous model.

- The high demand for QASHQAI continues with 13,751 sold in
September reaching a total of 79,559 sales since its launch early
this year.

- Micra and Note continue to perform well across Europe with
12,389 (including Micra C+C) and 10,666 units sold respectively in
September.

- Navara continues to do well with 6,206 units sold in September
against 4,569 the previous year.

- Cabstar also sold well with 1,592 units against 1,036 of the
previous version last year

TOP 10 COUNTRIES
September 07 Variation
vs 2006
UK 18,065 + 3 %
Russia 9,955 + 55 %
Germany 5,422 + 2.7%
France 5,101 + 42.5 %
Italy 4,894 + 25.1 %
Spain 4,171 + 12.6 %
Holland 1,825 + 17.3 %
Belgium 1,373 + 120.4 %
Ukraine 1,097 + 90.5 %
Sweden 984 + 8.1 %

- Please note that the year-to-date figures quoted are since
January 2007. However, the year to date figures quoted in the sales
results from the June and July results press release were in fact
fiscal year to date. We apologise for any confusion. All future
reporting will be based on calendar year to date.

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.

For further information on all markets, please contact Nissan
Europe Corporate Communications.

Editor's Notes:

(1) 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.

Contact
Penny Szczepaniak
Corporate Communications
Nissan Europe
+33-1-30-13-57-87
E-mail: pszczepaniak@nissan-europe.com
Isabelle Huet
Corporate Communications
Nissan Europe
+33-1-30-13-56-44
E-mail: ihuet@nissan-europe.com

ots Originaltext: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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Contact:
Contact: Penny Szczepaniak, Corporate Communications, Nissan Europe,
+33-1-30-13-57-87, E-mail: pszczepaniak@nissan-europe.com; Isabelle
Huet, Corporate Communications, Nissan Europe, +33-1-30-13-56-44,
E-mail: ihuet@nissan-europe.com


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