July two thousand seventeen Auto Sales: Almost Everyone Is Down
Toyota was the only major automaker to post a sales increase
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Another month has come to an end, and for major automakers in the U.S., the results do not look superb. Only Toyota managed a sales increase from this time last year, and GM took a serious slide. But while CUV sales undoubtedly helped certain brands, and sedans are still fighting, the results aren’t as clearly defined as you might think.
Ford (200,212 units, -7.Five percent)
Considering that the third-generation Concentrate has been on the market since 2011, we’d say it’s long overdue for a redesign. But that evidently hasn’t stopped customers from buying them anyway. If only the Fusion had been so fortunate.
Sales of midsize sedans have been on the decline for a while, but the Fusion’s numbers last month are especially depressing. Even a relatively latest refresh and the introduction of the powerful Fusion Sport wasn’t enough to draw in buyers.
GM (226,107 units, -15.Four percent)
The Buick Envision still has a long way to go before it outsells the Acura RDX and the Lexus NX, but almost Three,000 sales in July is nothing to sneeze at. Especially when you see that Buick almost doubled its sales compared to last July. But this month’s sales are actually down pretty significantly compared to last month.
Back when a gallon of gas cost $Four, subcompact cars made a lot more sense. But gas hasn’t been that expensive in a long time, and Chevy’s lil’ city car is suffering for it. Fewer than 1,000 sold in July, a massive drop of more than eighty percent year-over-year.
Fiat Chrysler (161,477 units, -10 percent)
Sedan sales may have been fighting all year, but this month, the Chrysler three hundred managed to surprise us all. Not only did it post a sales increase, it posted a major sales increase. When you consider how long it’s been since the three hundred got an actual redesign, last month’s success is even more surprising.
The Jeep Renegade may have posted a twelve percent decrease in July, but its platform mate was hit even stiffer. The bulbous soft-roader didn’t even stir six hundred units. If sales proceed in this direction, you have to wonder how much longer Fiat will keep the 500X around.
Toyota (222,057 units, +Three.6 percent)
If you want proof that people love their crossover SUVs these days, look no further than the RAV4. It posted a giant sales increase at a time when sales were generally down. It might not be the sportiest CUV on the market, but it sure is a hot seller.
Much like the Chevrolet Spark, America’s disinterest in subcompacts has decimated Yaris sales. It also doesn’t help that the Yaris iA (formerly the Scion iA) is a massively better car. So buyers who actually do want a little Toyota are buying the iA, not the Yaris Liftback.
Honda: (150,980 units, -1.Two percent)
Subcompact sedans and hatches might have struggled to sell last month, but Honda didn’t have a problem selling its subcompact CUV. The HR-V posted a giant build up, almost violating the Ten,000-unit barrier. Honda says that’s an all-time monthly record.
The Honda Ridgeline is a superb choice if you want CUV refinement paired with pickup truck practicality. But it struggled to find buyers this month, losing more than a quarter of the customers it had a year ago. Could it be that many of the people who would want a Ridgeline have already bought one?
Nissan (128,295 units, -3.Two percent)
When Infiniti very first introduced the G35 coupe, its combination of spectacle and good looks made it a ample sales success. Infiniti would very likely love to see its latest sports coupe, the Q60, go onto similar success. But while it didn’t manage to crack 1,000 units this month, that’s a humongous increase compared to last year.
The Nissan Juke has been an unexpected hit for the brand, pulling buyers in with its quirky styling and fun-to-drive character. But evidently, Americans are losing their interest in the Juke. It sold fewer than half as many units this month compared to last year.
Volkswagen Brand (27,091 units, -5.8 percent)
Last month, Volkswagen announced it would discontinue the Touareg. Not only has it been a slow-seller for a while, there are also newer SUVs in the lineup. But in that same month, the Touareg also managed to post more than a 50-percent sales increase. Huh.
For Volkswagen, July was a tale of two SUVs. While the one it just determined to cancel sold more than fifty percent more units, the one it just redesigned sold more than fifty percent fewer. Even when you add in sales of the two thousand eighteen Tiguan, which VW chose to report as a separate model from the older version, it’s still a significant drop compared to last July’s Trio,379 Tiguan sales.
July two thousand seventeen Auto Sales: Almost Everyone Is Down – Motor Trend
July two thousand seventeen Auto Sales: Almost Everyone Is Down
Toyota was the only major automaker to post a sales increase
No Obligation, Swift & Plain Free Fresh Car Quote
Another month has come to an end, and for major automakers in the U.S., the results do not look fine. Only Toyota managed a sales increase from this time last year, and GM took a serious slide. But while CUV sales certainly helped certain brands, and sedans are still fighting, the results aren’t as clearly defined as you might think.
Ford (200,212 units, -7.Five percent)
Considering that the third-generation Concentrate has been on the market since 2011, we’d say it’s long overdue for a redesign. But that evidently hasn’t stopped customers from buying them anyway. If only the Fusion had been so fortunate.
Sales of midsize sedans have been on the decline for a while, but the Fusion’s numbers last month are especially depressing. Even a relatively latest refresh and the introduction of the powerful Fusion Sport wasn’t enough to draw in buyers.
GM (226,107 units, -15.Four percent)
The Buick Envision still has a long way to go before it outsells the Acura RDX and the Lexus NX, but almost Three,000 sales in July is nothing to sneeze at. Especially when you see that Buick almost doubled its sales compared to last July. But this month’s sales are actually down pretty significantly compared to last month.
Back when a gallon of gas cost $Four, subcompact cars made a lot more sense. But gas hasn’t been that expensive in a long time, and Chevy’s little city car is suffering for it. Fewer than 1,000 sold in July, a massive drop of more than eighty percent year-over-year.
Fiat Chrysler (161,477 units, -10 percent)
Sedan sales may have been fighting all year, but this month, the Chrysler three hundred managed to surprise us all. Not only did it post a sales increase, it posted a major sales increase. When you consider how long it’s been since the three hundred got an actual redesign, last month’s success is even more surprising.
The Jeep Renegade may have posted a twelve percent decrease in July, but its platform mate was hit even firmer. The bulbous soft-roader didn’t even budge six hundred units. If sales proceed in this direction, you have to wonder how much longer Fiat will keep the 500X around.
Toyota (222,057 units, +Three.6 percent)
If you want proof that people love their crossover SUVs these days, look no further than the RAV4. It posted a enormous sales increase at a time when sales were generally down. It might not be the sportiest CUV on the market, but it sure is a hot seller.
Much like the Chevrolet Spark, America’s disinterest in subcompacts has decimated Yaris sales. It also doesn’t help that the Yaris iA (formerly the Scion iA) is a massively better car. So buyers who actually do want a lil’ Toyota are buying the iA, not the Yaris Liftback.
Honda: (150,980 units, -1.Two percent)
Subcompact sedans and hatches might have struggled to sell last month, but Honda didn’t have a problem selling its subcompact CUV. The HR-V posted a giant build up, almost violating the Ten,000-unit barrier. Honda says that’s an all-time monthly record.
The Honda Ridgeline is a superb choice if you want CUV refinement paired with pickup truck practicality. But it struggled to find buyers this month, losing more than a quarter of the customers it had a year ago. Could it be that many of the people who would want a Ridgeline have already bought one?
Nissan (128,295 units, -3.Two percent)
When Infiniti very first introduced the G35 coupe, its combination of spectacle and good looks made it a phat sales success. Infiniti would most likely love to see its latest sports coupe, the Q60, go onto similar success. But while it didn’t manage to crack 1,000 units this month, that’s a humongous increase compared to last year.
The Nissan Juke has been an unexpected hit for the brand, pulling buyers in with its quirky styling and fun-to-drive character. But evidently, Americans are losing their interest in the Juke. It sold fewer than half as many units this month compared to last year.
Volkswagen Brand (27,091 units, -5.8 percent)
Last month, Volkswagen announced it would discontinue the Touareg. Not only has it been a slow-seller for a while, there are also newer SUVs in the lineup. But in that same month, the Touareg also managed to post more than a 50-percent sales increase. Huh.
For Volkswagen, July was a tale of two SUVs. While the one it just determined to cancel sold more than fifty percent more units, the one it just redesigned sold more than fifty percent fewer. Even when you add in sales of the two thousand eighteen Tiguan, which VW chose to report as a separate model from the older version, it’s still a significant drop compared to last July’s Trio,379 Tiguan sales.