FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 8,479 units for September, an increase of 2.1 percent versus 8,305 units a year earlier. Calendar year-to-date Infiniti sales of 72,181 are down 3.5 percent compared to the 74,797 units sold during the same period last year.  

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Infiniti sales highlights for the month include:

• Infiniti G Sedan sales of 3,940 marked an increase of 28.9 percent for the month, and the model's best September
• With sales of 1,206 units, an increase of 46.7 percent, the Infiniti QX full-size luxury SUV had its September since 2005, supporting a year-over-year increase of 15.1 percent

"September marks a return to the year-over-year sales growth Infiniti experienced during the first quarter of this year," said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Americas. "With our retailers having full inventory, and the 2012 Infiniti FX arriving in showrooms this month, we expect our sales to continue on an upward trend through the end of the year."

The updated Infiniti FX luxury performance crossover has a new front fascia, wheels and instrument cluster, and is also available in a Limited Edition model with an exclusive Iridium Blue exterior and special charcoal-colored 21-in. wheels.

About Infiniti

Infiniti offers a full-line of luxury performance automobiles that inspire at every turn, including the G Coupe, Sedan and Convertible, M sedan, EX and FX crossovers, and the QX full-size luxury SUV.  More information about Infiniti and its Total Ownership Experience® can be found at infinitiusa.com.

SOURCE Infiniti