August 2006 Sales
09-01-06, 06:05 PM
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Hyundai Posts Record August Sales With Six Percent Gain
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America
continued its record sales pace with 44,635 sales in August, a new all-time
record for the month. The new Sonata continues to post gains with total
sales of 13,184 in August, a 32 percent increase over last year. The
all-new 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is off to a strong start and helped total
Santa Fe sales increase 25 percent over August 2005. The national
advertising campaign for the all-new Santa Fe launches in September.
"We are closing out the 2006 model year on a high note, with new record
sales for the month of August," said Mark Barnes, vice president, National
Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "With the 2007 models entering dealerships
now, we are poised to continue our record pace through the end of the
year."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
continued its record sales pace with 44,635 sales in August, a new all-time
record for the month. The new Sonata continues to post gains with total
sales of 13,184 in August, a 32 percent increase over last year. The
all-new 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is off to a strong start and helped total
Santa Fe sales increase 25 percent over August 2005. The national
advertising campaign for the all-new Santa Fe launches in September.
"We are closing out the 2006 model year on a high note, with new record
sales for the month of August," said Mark Barnes, vice president, National
Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "With the 2007 models entering dealerships
now, we are poised to continue our record pace through the end of the
year."
All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai
Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Hyundai buyers are protected by a
10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation
warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection.
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Following is the sales breakdown for August 2006:
CARLINE AUGUST/2006 AUGUST/2005 CY2006 CY2005
ACCENT 4,705 4,509 26,181 30,175
SONATA 13,184 9,965 114,584 75,267
ELANTRA 10,371 12,095 73,065 85,774
TIBURON 1,861 2,227 13,095 14,906
SANTA FE 6,838 5,475 39,054 52,511
XG350/AZERA 2,090 1,420 18,577 11,073
TUCSON 4,368 6,422 36,065 41,275
ENTOURAGE 1,218 n/a 5,254 n/a
TOTAL 44,635 42,113 325,875 310,981
SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
09-01-06, 07:31 PM
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09-01-06, 08:19 PM
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Compact / Entry lux:
Midsize lux:
Fullsize / Large lux:
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BMW 3-series 8842 Lexus ES 7973 Acura TL 6339 Lexus IS 5553 Infiniti G35 5039 MB C-class 4652 Cadillac CTS 4275 Audi A4 3854 Acura TSX 3330 Lincoln Zephyr 3239 Volvo S60/V70 3058 Volvo S40/V50 2238 Saab 9-3 1990 Jaguar X-type 481
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BMW 5-series 4445 MB E-class 3955 Lexus GS 2971 Cadillac STS 2667 Infiniti M 2120 Audi A6 1208 Acura RL 1134 Lincoln LS 745 Saab 9-5 449 Jaguar S-type 422 Volvo S80 296
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MB S-class 2427 BMW 7-series 1395 Lexus LS430 1386 Cadillac DTS/Deville 5770 Lincoln Town Car 2614 Jaguar XJ 408 Audi A8 387 Infiniti Q45 18 VW Phaeton 11
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09-02-06, 10:35 AM
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Take a closer look at the Lexus numbers - they are not so hot actually. Every model is down except for the new ES and IS. In fact the ES sales probably included some ES330s making their showing kind of a mystery (I honestly expected to see close to a 10K month for this car). Looks to me like the entire increase in Lexus sales is due to the IS.
I do expect the new LS kick some butt. However, I don't think the market for the new GS is going to be what everyone thinks (only so many people buy these cars). Lexus needs to do something with their high end SUVs - and quick. Look at what MB is doing with the M, GL, and R class - very nice and consistent.
I do expect the new LS kick some butt. However, I don't think the market for the new GS is going to be what everyone thinks (only so many people buy these cars). Lexus needs to do something with their high end SUVs - and quick. Look at what MB is doing with the M, GL, and R class - very nice and consistent.
09-02-06, 12:11 PM
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Take a closer look at the Lexus numbers - they are not so hot actually. Every model is down except for the new ES and IS. In fact the ES sales probably included some ES330s making their showing kind of a mystery (I honestly expected to see close to a 10K month for this car). Looks to me like the entire increase in Lexus sales is due to the IS.
I do expect the new LS kick some butt. However, I don't think the market for the new GS is going to be what everyone thinks (only so many people buy these cars). Lexus needs to do something with their high end SUVs - and quick. Look at what MB is doing with the M, GL, and R class - very nice and consistent.
I do expect the new LS kick some butt. However, I don't think the market for the new GS is going to be what everyone thinks (only so many people buy these cars). Lexus needs to do something with their high end SUVs - and quick. Look at what MB is doing with the M, GL, and R class - very nice and consistent.
09-02-06, 12:17 PM
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Compact / Entry lux:
3= still dominating the segment, sales and in reviews. Clearly the king here. What is scary is Lexus now has 2 cars in the top 5 sales spot. Incredible considering some companies can't get in one. The Acura TL is just a complete homerun for the company. Lincoln Zephyr sales are right on the Acura TSXs butt! X-type=lmao
This is interesting. Huge drop of 1000k units from 2nd to 3rd (E class to GS). BMW holds the top spot here as well. Amazing. If the competiton doesn't come out with wagons and more engine offerings, they will never topple them in sales. Another Jag with only 400+ sales, sad. I think we are beating up the GS. This is a car that has not overwhelmed the press, even we don't see it as a huge jump over the 2GS and is one of the underpowered cars in its class, and it just sold 3,000 units. I think that says A LOT about the car.
Midsize lux:
New S class doing very well, older 7 holding strong, the very old LS is soldering on and we will miss her. So sad, the A8 gets no love in America. Look for the new LS to be the sales king next year.
Fullsize / Large lux:
3= still dominating the segment, sales and in reviews. Clearly the king here. What is scary is Lexus now has 2 cars in the top 5 sales spot. Incredible considering some companies can't get in one. The Acura TL is just a complete homerun for the company. Lincoln Zephyr sales are right on the Acura TSXs butt! X-type=lmao
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BMW 3-series 8842 Lexus ES 7973 Acura TL 6339 Lexus IS 5553 Infiniti G35 5039 MB C-class 4652 Cadillac CTS 4275 Audi A4 3854 Acura TSX 3330 Lincoln Zephyr 3239 Volvo S60/V70 3058 Volvo S40/V50 2238 Saab 9-3 1990 Jaguar X-type 481
Midsize lux:
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BMW 5-series 4445 MB E-class 3955 Lexus GS 2971 Cadillac STS 2667 Infiniti M 2120 Audi A6 1208 Acura RL 1134 Lincoln LS 745 Saab 9-5 449 Jaguar S-type 422 Volvo S80 296
Fullsize / Large lux:
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MB S-class 2427 BMW 7-series 1395 Lexus LS430 1386 Cadillac DTS/Deville 5770 Lincoln Town Car 2614 Jaguar XJ 408 Audi A8 387 Infiniti Q45 18 VW Phaeton 11
09-02-06, 12:31 PM
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True, however the fact is, Lexus will be the sales leader 7 years in a row, so no matter how you do the math, sales are still hot, otherwise, they would lose that title.
09-02-06, 12:37 PM
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I am curious to theories on why the GS sold 3k last month and the M35/45 almost 1k less. No showroom traffic? It can't be advertising b/c I see way more M35/45 ads than GS ads in print and television. Prestige? Didn't the M beat the GS by a few units a couple months this year (IMO a pretty big accomplishment)?
09-02-06, 05:20 PM
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Take a closer look at the Lexus numbers - they are not so hot actually. Every model is down except for the new ES and IS. In fact the ES sales probably included some ES330s making their showing kind of a mystery (I honestly expected to see close to a 10K month for this car). Looks to me like the entire increase in Lexus sales is due to the IS.
I do expect the new LS kick some butt. However, I don't think the market for the new GS is going to be what everyone thinks (only so many people buy these cars). Lexus needs to do something with their high end SUVs - and quick. Look at what MB is doing with the M, GL, and R class - very nice and consistent.
Take a closer look at the Lexus numbers - they are not so hot actually. Every model is down except for the new ES and IS. In fact the ES sales probably included some ES330s making their showing kind of a mystery (I honestly expected to see close to a 10K month for this car). Looks to me like the entire increase in Lexus sales is due to the IS.
I do expect the new LS kick some butt. However, I don't think the market for the new GS is going to be what everyone thinks (only so many people buy these cars). Lexus needs to do something with their high end SUVs - and quick. Look at what MB is doing with the M, GL, and R class - very nice and consistent.
Poor Lexus. Gotta feel it for those guys eh?.
I wonder when are they going to go out of business.
Now, I bet that doesnt have anything to do with poor BMW sales, which dropped significantly, 2nd month in the row, while Lexus sales rose?
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09-02-06, 05:41 PM
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Seriously, the Lexus sales engine is out of control right now. 31k in a month. UNHEARD of. GS sales hit 3k and that is the sedan I worry most about, lol! Good Lord the LS ain't even here yet!! One thing to me, ES sales were only up 4% and this is a new ES 350 vs the last model year 330. Hmmmmmm
BMW down due to inventory it seems, no worry here
Benz having a solid month. Now its their trucks carrying them (Lexus had their trucks carry them the last few years, not sedans)
Acura, lol, the discontinued RSX was the only one with a sales increase.
Infiniti is in WORSE trouble. They are pretty much back to where they started before Ghosen. A new G35 sedan ain't going to save them, its a very competitive segment. The GT-R will be a badged Nissan. Very sad. Down 26% in a month. That has got to have dealers near suicidal.
BMW down due to inventory it seems, no worry here
Benz having a solid month. Now its their trucks carrying them (Lexus had their trucks carry them the last few years, not sedans)
Acura, lol, the discontinued RSX was the only one with a sales increase.
Infiniti is in WORSE trouble. They are pretty much back to where they started before Ghosen. A new G35 sedan ain't going to save them, its a very competitive segment. The GT-R will be a badged Nissan. Very sad. Down 26% in a month. That has got to have dealers near suicidal.
Infiniti really is in a bad spot, and yes, the new G won't be enough to help them. In fact, it remains to be seen how the new G's familiar or "recycled" styling will be met with consumers.