Beijing (ZXZC)- Nissan Motor on January 9 unveiled its performance in China for December 2023 and the full year. Sales in December, combining both passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles, surged by 32% from the previous month to 98,873 units, which also indicates a 40.28% spike from a year ago.

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In December 2023, Dongfeng Nissan, encompassing Nissan, Venucia, and INFINITI brands, sold 95,204 vehicles, representing a 34.76% hike month-on-month and a 35.08% leap year-over-year. 

Meanwhile, Nissan’s light commercial vehicle division (Zhengzhou Nissan) in China, recorded sales of 3,669 vehicles in the past month, which dipped 13.28% from the previous month.

For the entire year of 2023, Nissan's cumulative sales in China, across both passenger and light commercial vehicle segments, came in at 793,768 vehicles.

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, expressed, "Despite the evolving economic and market landscapes, Nissan's diversified product offerings propelled strong growth in this month's sales. As we navigate short-term challenges, our commitment remains steadfast in delivering cutting-edge products and sustaining long-term business growth."

"The Nissan Sylphy series showcased robust growth in December, alongside continued upticks in sales for the Nissan Altima and SUV models. These strides reaffirm Nissan's commitment to meeting the diverse product demands of Chinese consumers," added Mr. Shohei Yamazaki.