CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced October 2009 sales of 3,867. This is a decrease of 17.9% from last month's sales of 4,712 (September 2009).

"While the sales situation has proven challenging for Mitsubishi Motors in October, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the market and our dealer body," said Shinichi Kurihara, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America. "There are positive signs going forward as MMNA approaches the launch of the 2010 Outlander. We are encouraged by the month over month sales increases enjoyed by the recently launched Lancer Sportback model, and our dealer body is excited about the new MMCA-supported (Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America) Lancer and Outlander lease programs."

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, and marketing operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and light trucks through a network of approximately 420 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

SOURCE Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.