SUPPLEMENTAL NISSAN NEWS From: Corporate Communications
A30-SN-8083 Department
Date: November 4, 1998

The New Sunny Gets Off a Satisfactory Start

- Orders surpassed monthly sales target 6,000units in 2 weeks -

Tokyo --- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that orders for the new Sunny have surpassed 6,000 units in 2 weeks since its sales launch on October 20. Details of the orders for the new Sunny are as follows:

1. Total orders (as of November 3) 6,071 units
Monthly sales target 6,000 units
Release date October 20, 1998

2. Order details by Grade / Engine / Transmission (%)

*1: NEO Di (Direct gasoline engine)
*2: NEO VVL (Variable Valve Lift and Timing)
*3: LEV (Low Emission Vehicle)

3. Evaluation by customers

l Many customers give us lots of positive evaluation on its handsome and distinct exterior design, as well as superb handling & stability and ride comfort thanks to the newly developed platform. Furthermore, inheriting the Sunny’s traditional identity, easy-handling capabilities of the Sunny are also highly appreciated.

* With this good starting order, Kyushu Plant in which the Sunny is being assembled is planning to have 2 days holiday-working in November.

Contact: Foreign Media Section 03-5565-2147

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