December 2005 results

Total global production was 113,334 units, an increase of 8.1 percent from December 2004. Domestically, 61,092 units were produced in the month, 24.4 percent more than the same period last year.

Total sales in Japan came to 19,487 units, or a 5.3 percent increase on the previous period's figure due to strong sales of the new SUV Outlander, which sold 3,594 units in December. This figure surpasses by 58.6 percent its monthly sales target of 2,000 units. Domestic sales have now increased year-on-year for eight consecutive months. Total sales for passenger cars were 14,122 units, 113.8 percent of last year's volume, while commercial vehicle sales decreased to 5,365 units, or 88.1 percent year-on-year.

Overseas production for the month decreased to 52,242 units, or 93.8 percent of the amount manufactured in December last year. European production was down 33.8 percent compared to last year's volume, to 4,549 units, mainly due to the ceasing of production of Space Star and Pajero Pinin. Production in Asia totaled 38,127 units, or a 3.8 percent decrease from the previous year, where increases in China and Taiwan were offset by reduced production in the ASEAN countries. Production in North America was down 21.5 percent to 5,252 units.

Exports from Japan totaled 27,858 units, an 18.9 percent decrease from last year's volume. Exports to Europe declined 21.3 percent over the same period last year to 8,142 units. Exports to Asia fell to 2,039 units, or 62.8 percent year-on-year, while exports to North America also dropped to 4,021 units, or 68.4 percent compared to the year before.

Calendar year 2005 results

Global production reached 1,362,673 units, a 3.6 percent reduction compared to 2004. Domestically, 664,900 units were produced in the period, 3.9 percent more than the previous year.

Total sales in Japan came to 244,245 units, or a 4.3 percent decrease from the previous period's figure. However, domestic sales have increased year-on-year for eight consecutive months since May 2005. Total sales for passenger cars were 163,351 units, 94.6 percent of last year's volume, while commercial vehicle sales were 80,894 units, or 98 percent year-on-year.

Overseas production for the year decreased to 697,773 units, or 90.2 percent of the amount manufactured last year. European production was down 27.1 percent compared to last year's volume, to 69,727 units, mainly due to the ceasing of production of Space Star and Pajero Pinin. Production in Asia was stable at 493,539 units, or 96.1 percent of the amount manufactured in the previous year. Production in North America was down 22.5 percent to 87,810 units.

Exports from Japan were stable at 352,547 units, or 97.1 percent of last year's volume. Exports to Europe increased 6.8 percent over the same period last year to 120,753 units. Exports to Asia fell to 35,815 units, or 55.5 percent year-on-year, while exports to North America were stable at 42,963 units, or 97.6 percent compared to the year before.