Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.7 percent in September for a total of 25,571 compared to 25,389 vehicles sold in September 2016. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 4.3 percent in the U.S. on sales of 220,175 vehicles compared to 230,133 sold in the first nine months of 2016.
Notable vehicle sales in September include the BMW 4 Series and BMW 5 Series, which both showed strong gains for the third straight month, and the BMW X5. The BMW 4 Series increased 58.9 percent to 3,637 vehicles, while the BMW 5 Series increased 144.4 percent to 3,718 vehicles. The BMW X5 increased 6.0 percent to 3,975 vehicles.
“The hot summer has given way to autumn and an uptick in sales, fueled in part by continued strong demand for the new 5 Series, as well as demand in Texas and Florida where customers are now replacing their flood and hurricane damaged vehicles,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “We are also anticipating growth in our Sports Activity Vehicles as expansion at our X model plant in South Carolina means we’ll have more X5’s this month followed by the eagerly awaited introduction of the all-new X3 in November.”
MINI Brand Sales
For September, MINI USA reported 3,736 vehicles sold, a decrease of 7.2 percent from the 4,024 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a total of 34,787 vehicles sold, a decrease of 10.6 percent from 38,911 vehicles sold in the first nine months of 2016.
BMW Group Sales
In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 29,307 vehicles, a decrease of 0.4 percent from the 29,413 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are down 5.2 percent on sales of 254,962 vehicles in the first nine months of 2017 compared to 269,044 in the same period in 2016.
BMW Group Electrified Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Group electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles increased 14.9 percent to 13,533 through September 2017 (YTD), accounting for 5.3 percent of total BMW Group sales in the U.S. Currently, BMW offers six electrified vehicle models in the U.S., including the BMW i3 and BMW i8, as well as the BMW i Performance models: BMW 330e, BMW 530e, BMW 740e and the BMW X5 xDrive 40e. MINI offers the MINI Countryman plug-inhybrid electric vehicle, which launched in June 2017.
Table 1: New Vehicle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, September 2017
Sept. 2017 | Sept. 2016 | % | YTD Sept. 2017 | YTD Sept. 2016 | % | |
BMW brand | 25,571 | 25,389 | 0.7 | 220,175 | 230,133 | -4.3 |
BMW passenger cars | 18,435 | 16,807 | 9.7 | 145,945 | 157,412 | -7.3 |
BMW light trucks | 7,136 | 8,582 | -16.8 | 74,230 | 72,721 | 2.1 |
MINI brand | 3,736 | 4,024 | -7.2 | 34,787 | 38,911 | -10.6 |
TOTAL Group | 29,307 | 29,413 | -0.4 | 254,962 | 269,044 | -5.2 |
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
- In September, BMW Certified Pre-Owned sold 10,597 vehicles, a decrease of 5.2 percent from September 2016.
- Total BMW Pre-Owned sold 19,690 vehicles, a decrease of 13.7 percent from September 2016.
- Total BMW Pre-Owned cars sold year-to-date were 180,689, a 7.1 percent increase from the first nine months of 2016.
MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles
- In September, MINI Certified Pre-Owned sold 847 vehicles, a decrease of 8.4 percent from September 2016.
- Total MINI Pre-Owned sold 2,438 vehicles in September 2017, an increase of 9.1 percent from September 2016.
- Total MINI Pre-Owned sales year-to-date were 23,440, a 10.0 percent increase from the first nine months of 2016.
“Notable vehicle sales in September include the BMW 4 Series and BMW 5 Series, which both showed strong gains for the third straight month, and the BMW X5. The BMW 4 Series increased 58.9 percent to 3,637 vehicles, while the BMW 5 Series increased 144.4 percent to 3,718 vehicles. The BMW X5 increased 6.0 percent to 3,975 vehicles.”
Not bad.
Auto Brand September 2017 September 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change
Acura
12,946 12,813 1.0% 114,126 119,727 -4.7%
Alfa Romeo
1,268 41 2,993% 7,352 418 1,659%
Audi
19,308 17,617 9.6% 160,914 152,179 5.7%
BMW
25,571 25,389 0.7% 220,175 230,133 -4.3%
Buick
16,737 20,922 -20.0% 159,830 169,767 -5.9%
Cadillac
15,530 15,368 1.1% 113,846 119,286 -4.6%
Chevrolet
199,801 170,237 17.4% 1,516,192 1,531,912 -1.0%
Chrysler
15,759 18,797 -16.2% 143,809 186,497 -22.9%
Dodge
29,938 42,935 -30.3% 365,790 394,940 -7.4%
Fiat
2,206 2,913 -24.3% 21,252 25,099 -15.3%
Ford 212,841 194,647 9.3% 1,841,665 1,896,858 -2.9%
Genesis
1,736 1,211 43.3% 15,102 2,708 458%
GMC
47,329 43,268 9.4% 405,634 391,432 3.6%
Honda
129,776 120,842 7.4% 1,117,477 1,108,653 0.8%
Hyundai
55,271 65,399 -15.5% 496,638 584,980 -15.1%
Infiniti
12,745 11,413 11.7% 113,714 96,775 17.5%
Jaguar
3,296 2,662 23.8% 30,228 20,349 48.9%
Jeep
73,409 76,331 -3.8% 622,242 707,106 -12.0%
Kia
52,468 49,220 6.6% 457,930 491,764 -6.9%
Land Rover
6,407 5,637 13.7% 54,481 54,391 0.2%
Lexus
26,196 25,801 1.5% 219,659 236,193 -7.0%
Lincoln
8,802 8,797 0.1% 82,722 80,435 2.8%
Maserati
1,119 1,185 -5.6% 9,989 8,156 22.5%
Mazda
25,738 24,889 3.4% 220,297 224,267 1.8%
Mercedes-Benz °
29,008 29,500 -1.7% 242,250 249,204 -2.8%
Mercedes-Benz Vans °
3,088 2,970 4.0% 25,227 25,156 0.3%
Total Mercedes-Benz °
32,096 32,470 -1.2% 267,477 274,360 -2.5%
Mini
3,736 4,024 -7.2% 34,787 38,911 -10.6%
Mitsubishi
8,430 7,191 17.2% 79,195 74,351 6.5%
Nissan
127,187 116,384 9.3% 1,082,527 1,086,249 -0.3%
Porsche
5,059 4,479 12.9% 41,237 40,246 2.5%
Ram
51,686 51,866 -0.3% 418,693 400,300 4.6%
Smart
241 605 -60.2% 2,635 4,044 -34.8%
Subaru
55,120 54,918 0.4% 478,848 446,887 7.2%
Toyota
200,436 171,463 16.9% 1,611,820 1,586,268 1.6%
Volkswagen
32,112 24,112 33.2% 252,456 231,268 9.2%
Volvo
7,900 5,615 40.7% 46,966 58,532 -2.7%
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BMW Group
29,307 29,413 0.4% 254,962 269,044 -5.2%
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
174,266 192,883 -9.7% 1,579,138 1,714,360 -7.9%
Daimler AG
32,337 33,075 -2.2% 270,112 278,404 -3.0%
Ford Motor Co.
221,643 203,444 8.9% 1,924,387 1,977,293 -2.7%
General Motors
279,397 249,795 11.9% 2,195,502 2,212,397 -0.8%
American Honda
142,722 133,655 6.8% 1,231,603 1,228,380 0.3%
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group
109,475 115,830 -5.5% 969,670 1,079,452 -10.2%
Jaguar-Land Rover
9,703 8,299 16.9% 84,709 74,740 13.3%
Nissan / Infiniti / Mitsubishi
148,362 134,988 9.9% 1,275,436 1,257,375 1.4%
Toyota Motor Sales, USA. Inc.
226,632 197,264 14.9% 1,831,479 1,822,461 0.5%
Volkswagen Group *
56,635 46,491 21.3% 456,279 425,168 7.3%
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Industry Total †
1,512,563
1,425,566
6.1%
12,785,714
13,013,328
-1.7%
[Source: Manufacturers]
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