Nissan reveals half year 2015 figures for UK

NISSAN has announced passenger car sales for the first six months of 2015 of more than 88,000 units, an increase of 15% compared to last year.

This represents a market share of 5.7% for the calendar year-to-date. In June, Nissan passenger cars sales topped 15,000, up 15.6% versus June 2014.

Highlights:

Nissan sets new record in the first half of 2015 with 88,000 vehicles sold
In June, Nissan achieved a passenger car market share of 6.1% – the highest June market share posted in the brand’s UK history
In June, Nissan posted highest retail share at 7% and the 4th highest retail share in the market
Nissan’s total market share (passenger car and LCV) has grown 0.4% in H1 2015 to 5.7% making Nissan the fastest growing top 10 brand, overtaking Audi, Mercedes and BMW
Half year sales confirm Nissan’s position as the market leader in the pure electric car sector, with total UK sales of the all-electric Nissan LEAF over 10,000 units since launch (10,160)
Nissan’s crossover range continues to grow in popularity with Qashqai now the 5th best-selling car in the UK, overtaking the Vauxhall Astra. Nissan’s Juke and X-Trail also secured significant sales gains in June and in the first six months of 2015