Mississauga, ON – July 2, 2020 – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. (Mitsubishi Motors Canada) announced today first quarter results for its fiscal year 2020. The company delivered 2,827 vehicles between the months of April to June, a 58 per cent decrease year over year.
Leading the line-up was Outlander with 862 deliveries, followed by RVR with 806 deliveries. Mitsubishi delivered 413 Outlander PHEV during the first quarter and 401 Eclipse Cross SUVs. Rounding out the line-up was 345 deliveries of the ultra affordable and fuel-efficient Mirage hatchback, which has seen a surge in sales toward the end of the quarter.
“We are optimistic the return to normal operations will happen more quickly than anticipated based on an upward sales trend we are seeing during the quarter. All Mitsubishi Motors dealerships are open and ready to serve customers. We commend our Mitsubishi dealer partners for adapting quickly to establish safe retail environments and thank our frontline teams for providing essential services during this time all of which have made our customers feel more comfortable returning to the dealership,” said Juyu Jeon, president and CEO, Mitsubishi Motors Canada.
About Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada is the sales, service, parts and marketing arm for Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors. With a product range consisting of Mirage, RVR compact crossover, Outlander compact sport utility and Outlander PHEV, and Eclipse Cross, MMSCAN supports its dealerships with a head office team and parts distribution centre — both located in Mississauga, Ontario. Established in 2002, MMSCAN and its dealerships employ over 1,200 people in communities large and small. In 2016, MMSCAN became the only automaker to partner with Breakfast Club of Canada with a goal of stimulating young minds and a brighter future in communities across the land.