Nissan’s premium brand Infiniti sells 230,000 vehicles in 2016
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Nissan Motor’s premium brand Infiniti sold more than 230,000 vehicles globally in 2016, a 7 percent annual rise, Infiniti said on Wednesday, a record year for a marque that trails rivals in the increasingly crowded premium market.
The brand distantly lags German luxury competitors like BMW, which can sell almost as many vehicles in a single month, and second-tier luxury leaders like Toyota’s Lexus, which sells at least twice as many cars each year.
Infiniti annual sales grew 4 percent year-on-year in the United States, its largest market, to more than 138,300, while China sales rose 3 percent to 41,590.
In December, Infiniti sold 27,200 vehicles globally.
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Q.How many vehicles did Infiniti sell globally in 2016?
How many vehicles did Infiniti sell globally in 2016?
Infiniti sold more than 230,000 vehicles globally in 2016. This represented a 7 percent increase year-on-year, marking a record year for the premium brand.
Q.What were Infiniti's sales figures in its largest market, the United States?
What were Infiniti's sales figures in its largest market, the United States?
In the United States, Infiniti's largest market, annual sales grew by 4 percent. The brand sold more than 138,300 vehicles in this region during 2016.
Q.How do Infiniti's sales compare to its German luxury competitors?
How do Infiniti's sales compare to its German luxury competitors?
Infiniti's sales significantly lag behind German luxury competitors such as BMW. BMW can sell almost as many vehicles in a single month as Infiniti sells annually.
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