December 2012 Sales Thread
01-03-13, 11:30 AM
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Mazda
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported December 2012 U.S. sales of 27,251 vehicles, representing an increase of 21.9 percent versus last year, and the best December since 1994. On a year-to-date basis, MNAO reported 277,046 vehicles sold in 2012, exceeding 2011 by 10.6 percent, and representing the company's best full calendar-year of sales since 2007.
Key December and CY2012 sales notes:
-- MNAO saw its best December sales results since 1994 with a total of 27,251 vehicles.
-- MNAO acheived its best year of sales since 2007 and 2nd best year of sales since 1994 with a total of 277,046.
-- SKYACTIV� TECHNOLOGYaccounted for 51 percent of December sales and, with 128,784 for the year, made up 46.5 percent of entire vehicle sales for the year of 2012
-- Mazda2 recorded a year-over-year increase of 121 percent with 2,967 vehicles sold.
-- Mazda3 had its best December ever with 10,297 vehicles sold. In particular, the SKYACTIV-equipped model represented 77 percent of Mazda3 vehicles sold for the month.
-- Mazda3 also saw its best year of sales ever in 2012 with 123,361 vehicles sold. Of those vehicles sold in 2012, 69.3 percent were equipped with SKYACTIV� TECHNOLOGY.
-- Mazda5 saw a 140 percent increase year-over-year with 2,902 vehicles sold.
-- December proved to be CX-5's best sales month ever with 5,956 vehicles. CX-5 continues to be a brand ambassador for SKYACTIV� TECHNOLOGY and Mazda's 2nd best seller for the year, exceeding all sales expectations in 2012 with 43,319 vehicles. CX-5 has been named a finalist for the North American Truck/Utility of the Year award, the winner to be announced on January 14, 2013.
-- Mazda launched the refreshed 2013 CX-9 in early December and as a result saw the best CX-9 month in all of 2012 with 3,353 units sold.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported December sales of 2,659 vehicles, down 27 percent versus December of last year. Overall, MMdM sold 25,424 vehicles for the year, a decrease of 15 percent when compared to 2011.-- MNAO acheived its best year of sales since 2007 and 2nd best year of sales since 1994 with a total of 277,046.
-- SKYACTIV� TECHNOLOGYaccounted for 51 percent of December sales and, with 128,784 for the year, made up 46.5 percent of entire vehicle sales for the year of 2012
-- Mazda2 recorded a year-over-year increase of 121 percent with 2,967 vehicles sold.
-- Mazda3 had its best December ever with 10,297 vehicles sold. In particular, the SKYACTIV-equipped model represented 77 percent of Mazda3 vehicles sold for the month.
-- Mazda3 also saw its best year of sales ever in 2012 with 123,361 vehicles sold. Of those vehicles sold in 2012, 69.3 percent were equipped with SKYACTIV� TECHNOLOGY.
-- Mazda5 saw a 140 percent increase year-over-year with 2,902 vehicles sold.
-- December proved to be CX-5's best sales month ever with 5,956 vehicles. CX-5 continues to be a brand ambassador for SKYACTIV� TECHNOLOGY and Mazda's 2nd best seller for the year, exceeding all sales expectations in 2012 with 43,319 vehicles. CX-5 has been named a finalist for the North American Truck/Utility of the Year award, the winner to be announced on January 14, 2013.
-- Mazda launched the refreshed 2013 CX-9 in early December and as a result saw the best CX-9 month in all of 2012 with 3,353 units sold.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through more than 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
For more information on Mazda vehicles, visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com . Product B-roll may be ordered online by visiting The News Market at www.thenewsmarket.com/mazda .
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Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
Dec Dec % % MTD Dec Dec % % YTD
2012 2011 Change DSR 2012 2011 Change DSR
Mazda2 2,967 1,342 121.1% 129.6% 19,315 13,952 38.4% 38.4%
Mazda3 10,297 9,264 11.2% 15.4% 123,361 102,417 20.4% 20.4%
Mazda5 2,902 1,206 140.6% 149.9% 14,640 19,155 (23.6)% (23.6)%
Mazda6 1,384 3,067 (54.9)% (53.1)% 33,756 35,711 (5.5)% (5.5)%
MX-5 Miata 394 339 16.2% 20.7% 6,305 5,674 11.1% 11.1%
RX-8 - 26 (100.0)% (100.0)% 80 759 (89.5)% (89.5)%
CX-5 5,956 - N/A N/A 43,319 - N/A N/A
CX-7 (1) 2,701 (100.0)% (100.0)% 11,326 35,641 (68.2)% (68.2)%
CX-9 3,353 4,206 (20.3)% (17.2)% 24,442 34,421 (29.0)% (29.0)%
Tribute (1) 202 (100.5)% (100.5)% 502 2,696 (81.4)% (81.4)%
Total Vehicles
CARS 17,944 15,244 17.7% 22.2% 197,457 177,668 11.1% 11.1%
TRUCKS 9,307 7,109 30.9% 36.0% 79,589 72,758 9.4% 9.4%
TOTAL 27,251 22,353 21.9% 26.6% 277,046 250,426 10.6% 10.6%
MEMO:
IMPORT CAR 16,560 12,177 36.0% 163,701 141,957 15.3%
IMPORT TRUCK 9,308 6,907 34.8% 79,087 70,062 12.9%
IMPORT TOTAL 25,868 19,084 35.5% 242,788 212,019 14.5%
DOMESTIC CAR 1,384 3,067 (54.9)% 33,756 35,711 (5.5)%
DOMESTIC TRUCK (1) 202 (100.5)% 502 2,696 (81.4)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS 1,383 3,269 (57.7)% 34,258 38,407 (10.8)%
Selling Days 26 27 307 307
01-03-13, 11:34 AM
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Toyota/Lexus/Scion
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December 2012 sales of 194,143 units, up 13.2 percent compared to the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 26 selling days in December 2012 versus 27 in December 2011, TMS sales were up 9 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division reported December sales of 163,536 units, up 11.2 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis. Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales increased 7 percent over 2011. Lexus Division reported total sales of 30,607 units in December, up 25.4 percent and 20.7 percent on a DSR basis and volume basis, respectively.
With 307 selling days in both 2012 and 2011, TMS reported annual sales of 2,082,504 vehicles, up 26.6 percent over last year. Strong 2012 sales are due largely to the introduction of 19 all-new or substantially redesigned vehicles, the most aggressive new product launch in the company’s history.
Toyota Division recorded 2012 sales of 1,838,338 vehicles, increasing 27.1 percent year-over-year. Lexus Division reported annual sales of 244,166 units in 2012, up 23 percent compared to last year. Scion Division reported sales of 73,505 units for the year, an increase of 49.2 percent versus 2011.
“With sales nearly doubling the increase of a healthy industry, Toyota had a breakout year in 2012,” said Jim Lentz, president and chief executive officer, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. "Last year, we introduced 19 new or updated models, which accounted for about 40 percent of our sales. As we move into 2013 and the market sees continued growth, we expect to outperform the industry once again with another nine product launches on the horizon.”
Toyota Division
Toyota Division passenger cars recorded December sales of 88,818 units, up 10.6 percent over the year-ago month, and annual sales of 1,066,143 units, increasing 33.9 percent year-over-year. Corolla led the way in December with sales of 24,679 units, up 22 percent compared to the same period last year. Camry and Camry Hybrid recorded its best annual sales since 2008, with 404,886 units, up 31.2 percent over 2011.
Notably, Prius Family annual sales of 236,659 units saw a 73.4 percent increase over last year. In December, Prius Family sales increased 22.4 percent over the same month last year with 20,040 units. In its 1st full month of sales, Toyota’s flagship sedan, the all-new 2013 Avalon, posted sales of 5,171 units in December, up 66.3 percent over the year-ago month.
Toyota Division light trucks reported December sales of 74,718 units, up 11.9 percent over the year-ago month, and posted annual sales of 772,195 units, an increase of 18.8 percent year-over-year. RAV4 recorded monthly sales of 14,351 units, up 5.6 percent versus December 2011, and saw a 30 percent annual increase with 171,877 units compared to the previous year. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid reported December sales of 12,191, up 7.5 percent year-over-year, and recorded annual sales of 121,055 units, increasing 19.6 percent over 2011. The Tundra full-size pickup recorded monthly sales of 10,254 units, an increase of 17.8 percent versus the year-ago month, and posted annual sales of 101,621 units, increasing 22.6 percent year-over-year. The Tacoma mid-size pickup monthly sales increased 20 percent year-over-year with 14,030 units, and reported year-end sales of 141,365, up 27.7 percent over last year.
Scion reported December 2012 sales of 5,522 units, an increase of 37.9 percent compared to last year. The recently introduced FR-S sports car led December sales with 1,495 units. Additionally, the xB recorded annual sales of 19,787, an increase of 16.3 percent over 2011.
Lexus Division
Lexus Division passenger cars reported December sales of 16,172 units, up 36.5 percent over the year-ago month. Year-end sales of 132,741 units represent a 31.2 percent increase over 2011. The all-new 2013 ES and first-ever ES 300h entry luxury sedan led Lexus passenger car sales in December with sales of 7,987 units, up 69.9 percent year-over-year, and annually with sales of 56,158 units, up 37.4 percent over 2011. The all-new 2013 GS and GS 450h posted sales of 2,796 units in December 2012, and increased more than 490 percent annually, with sales of 22,160 units. The CT entry luxury hybrid sedan recorded December sales of 1,598 units, and increased 22.9 percent annually with year-end sales of 17,673 units.
Lexus Division luxury utility vehicles reported December sales of 14,435 units, up 14.9 percent over the year-ago month. Annual sales of 111,425 units represent a 14.4 increase compared to 2011. The RX and RX Hybrid led the way with year-end sales of 95,381 units, up 15.5 percent year-over-year.
TMS Hybrids
In December, TMS posted sales of 30,788 hybrids, up 38 percent over the same period last year. TMS hybrid sales in 2012 totaled 327,413 units, up 83.3 percent over 2011.
Toyota Division posted December sales of 25,870 hybrids, up 38.7 percent, and year-end sales of 289,163 hybrids, an increase of more than 90 percent. Lexus Division posted monthly sales of 4,918 hybrids, up 34.1 percent versus December 2011, and 38,250 units for the year, up 35 percent.
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01-03-13, 11:35 AM
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01-03-13, 11:40 AM
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01-03-13, 11:50 AM
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Bmw
In 2012, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) achieved its best sales since the previous record year of 2007 retailing 347,583 vehicles, up 13.8 percent compared to the 305,418 vehicles sold in 2011. BMW Group reported December sales of 43,855 vehicles, an increase of 34.8 percent from the 32,545 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago.
"To turn months of critically short supply into the best year ever for the BMW Group in the U.S. is a monumental achievement, emphasizing what a customer-oriented dealer network with an agile logistics team can do," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "The post-recession sales momentum that started in 2010 reached an unprecedented level in December, making us strongly confident and optimistic as we enter 2013."
BMW Brand Sales Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 39.4 percent in December for a total of 37,399 compared to 26,834 vehicles sold in December, 2011. For the year, BMW brand sales were up 13.5 percent to 281,460 vehicles compared to 247,907 sold 2011.
For 2012, best performing vehicles included the 5 Series, up 10.3 percent to 56,798 units; the 6 Series, up 110.3 percent to 8,208 units; and the X3, up 26.6 percent to 35,173 units.
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles In December, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) totaled 16,728, an increase of 2.9 percent from the 16,264 sold in December 2011. For the year, BMW used vehicle sales are up 2.1 percent on volume of 164,524 compared to 161,146 in 2011.
MINI Brand Sales MINI USA reported the best December ever with sales of 6,456 automobiles, an increase of 13.0 percent from the 5,711 sold in December, 2011. This marks the seventh consecutive month of record sales and ninth "best month" of 2012. For the year, MINI sales in the U.S. are up 15.0 percent on volume of 66,123 compared to 57,511 sold in 2011, making 2012 the brand's best year ever in the U.S.
"We like to say the world is becoming more MINI and the record 2012 sales is the perfect conclusion to our 10th anniversary year in the U.S.," said Jim McDowell, Vice President, MINI USA. "We are a quick and agile brand with an expanding vehicle portfolio, a growing dealer network and a great year ahead."
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Table 1: Vehicle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, December 2012
Dec '12 Dec '11 % YTD 2012 YTD 2011 %
1 Series 757 917 -17.4% 7,689 8,832 -12.9%
3 Series 10,745 8,489 26.6% 99,602 94,371 5.5%
Z4 324 299 8.4% 2,751 3,479 -20.9%
5 Series 8,385 4,887 71.6% 56,798 51,491 10.3%
6 Series 1037 723 43.4% 8,208 3,903 110.3%
7 Series 1,422 1,219 16.7% 11,098 11,299 -1.8%
X1 2,806 N/A N/A 8,947 N/A N/A
BMW passenger cars 25,476 16,534 54.1% 195,093 173,375 12.5%
X3 5,162 3,532 46.1% 35,173 27,793 26.6%
X5 5,722 6,007 -4.7% 44,445 40,547 9.6%
X6 1,039 761 36.5% 6,749 6,192 9.0%
BMW light trucks 11,923 10,300 15.8% 86,367 74,532 15.9%
BMW brand 37,399 26,834 39.4% 281,460 247,907 13.5%
Cooper /S Hardtop 3,011 2,762 9.0% 29,278 28,067 4.3%
Cooper /S Convertible 325 299 8.7% 4,813 4,964 -3.0%
Cooper /S Clubman 445 416 7.0% 5,769 6,844 -15.7%
Coupe 178 253 -29.6% 2,880 953 202.2%
Roadster 273 N/A N/A 2,371 N/A N/A
Countryman 2,224 1,981 12.3% 21,012 16,683 25.9%
MINI brand 6,456 5,711 13.0% 66,123 57,511 15.0%
TOTAL BMW of North America, LLC 43,855 32,545 34.8% 347,583 305,418 13.8%
Highlights in 2012 include growth of 20.9 percent for the S 1000 RR with sales of 1,934 compared to 1,600 in 2011. U.S. consumers also welcomed the first full year of the award winning 6-cylinder K 1600 GTL and K 1600 GT with 1,601 deliveries of the GTL (+58.7 percent) and 697 of the GT (+87.9 percent) in 2012, helping increase K-Series volumes by 40.9 percent to 2,647 units.
The introduction of the entry level G 650 GS Sertao contributed to a G-Series sales increase of 31.3 percent with sales of 994 compared to 757 sold in 2011. The product offensive continued with the release of the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT maxi scooters in late Fall with 223 GTs being delivered to consumers by year end.
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Table 2: Motorcycle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, December 2012
December December % YTD YTD %
2012 2011 2012 2011
BMW Motorcycles 918 898 2.2 12,057 10,572 14.0
01-03-13, 11:53 AM
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Lexus Division passenger cars reported December sales of 16,172 units, up 36.5 percent over the year-ago month. Year-end sales of 132,741 units represent a 31.2 percent increase over 2011. The all-new 2013 ES and first-ever ES 300h entry luxury sedan led Lexus passenger car sales in December with sales of 7,987 units, up 69.9 percent year-over-year, and annually with sales of 56,158 units, up 37.4 percent over 2011. The all-new 2013 GS and GS 450h posted sales of 2,796 units in December 2012, and increased more than 490 percent annually, with sales of 22,160 units. The CT entry luxury hybrid sedan recorded December sales of 1,598 units, and increased 22.9 percent annually with year-end sales of 17,673 units.
Lexus Division luxury utility vehicles reported December sales of 14,435 units, up 14.9 percent over the year-ago month. Annual sales of 111,425 units represent a 14.4 increase compared to 2011. The RX and RX Hybrid led the way with year-end sales of 95,381 units, up 15.5 percent year-over-year.
Lexus Division luxury utility vehicles reported December sales of 14,435 units, up 14.9 percent over the year-ago month. Annual sales of 111,425 units represent a 14.4 increase compared to 2011. The RX and RX Hybrid led the way with year-end sales of 95,381 units, up 15.5 percent year-over-year.
01-03-13, 11:58 AM
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Subaru
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for December 2012 and also for full year 2012. The company sold 36,653 vehicles in December 2012 -- the best sales month in Subaru history. Subaru also announced record-breaking annual sales of 336,441, which represents a 26% increase over 2011. This is the 4th consecutive year of sales records for Subaru of America and 5th consecutive year of sales increases. Subaru is the only manufacturer to increase sales each year for the last 5 years.
Annual sales for Impreza have increased nearly 150% over 2011. Year-to-date sales for the newly-refreshed Outback and Legacy models have increased 13% and 11% respectively. The newly introduced BRZ and XV Crosstrek models also added 3,906 incremental sales for the month of December and 11,540 units for the year.
"We met our goals for the year and we crossed a new milestone by exceeding 300,000 annual sales," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. "It was a great year for Subaru of America. The popular XV Crosstrek, all-new 2014 Forester and an upcoming hybrid will fuel our growth in this new year."
01-03-13, 12:13 PM
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Kia
Kia Motors America (KMA), which previously announced it had surpassed its best-ever full-year sales total in less than 11 months, today reported all-time record sales in 2012 of 557,599 vehicles, a 14.9-percent increase over the previous best-ever mark set in 2011. As one of the fastest-growing car companies in the U.S. over the last 5 years[1], December sales of 39,178 units helped to extend KMA's streak of annual market share increases to 18 years.
KMA's sales were led throughout 2012 by the U.S.-built* Optima and that trend continued as the December total of 12,008 units helped the popular midsize sedan become the first Kia nameplate to top 150,000 annual sales. Together with the popular Sorento CUV – also built at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) – Kia's U.S.-built* vehicles represented more than 40-percent of last year's record-setting volume.
"2012 was an historic year filled with a number of important achievements for the Kia brand including our 18th straight annual market share increase, surpassing the 500,000 unit mark for the first time, and the sale of the 4 millionth Kia vehicle in the U.S.," said Byung Mo Ahn , group president and CEO of KMA and KMMG. "Kia is advancing value to new levels of sophistication by combining world-class automotive design, cutting-edge technologies and premium amenities with affordable pricing, and the brand's maturation process will continue this year with seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles scheduled to arrive in our showrooms over the next 12 months."
01-03-13, 12:44 PM
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WOW at some of those sales figures! Stunning result for Lexus, over 30,000 for the month! Absolutely INCREDIBLE sales for both the ES and GS! GS almost at 3,000! Mind boggling RX sales!
Haters have absolutely been silenced with regards to the GS. Some of the long-time members here on CL that are big 4GS haters, it would be nice to see you admit that you were dead wrong.
The GS outsold the combined sales of the Genesis coupe and sedan, even though these are cars in different classes compared to the GS. Incredible result!
Absolutely mind boggling numbers for BMW! No way such sales were possible unless BMW was practically giving them away.
Huge C Class and E Class sales, although not that amazing once you consider E Class coupe sales are combined with the sedan, and also when you compare to the ES, 3 and 5 Series sales for the month.
A bit surprising that the Civic outsold the Camry, but we'll see how sales are in 2013.
Haters have absolutely been silenced with regards to the GS. Some of the long-time members here on CL that are big 4GS haters, it would be nice to see you admit that you were dead wrong.
The GS outsold the combined sales of the Genesis coupe and sedan, even though these are cars in different classes compared to the GS. Incredible result!
Absolutely mind boggling numbers for BMW! No way such sales were possible unless BMW was practically giving them away.
Huge C Class and E Class sales, although not that amazing once you consider E Class coupe sales are combined with the sedan, and also when you compare to the ES, 3 and 5 Series sales for the month.
A bit surprising that the Civic outsold the Camry, but we'll see how sales are in 2013.
01-03-13, 12:52 PM
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WOW at some of those sales figures! Stunning result for Lexus, over 30,000 for the month! Absolutely INCREDIBLE sales for both the ES and GS! GS almost at 3,000! Mind boggling RX sales!
Haters have absolutely been silenced with regards to the GS. Some of the long-time members here on CL that are big 4GS haters, it would be nice to see you admit that you were dead wrong.
The GS outsold the combined sales of the Genesis coupe and sedan, even though these are cars in different classes compared to the GS. Incredible result!
Absolutely mind boggling numbers for BMW! No way such sales were possible unless BMW was practically giving them away.
Huge C Class and E Class sales, although not that amazing once you consider E Class coupe sales are combined with the sedan, and also when you compare to the ES, 3 and 5 Series sales for the month.
A bit surprising that the Civic outsold the Camry, but we'll see how sales are in 2013.
Haters have absolutely been silenced with regards to the GS. Some of the long-time members here on CL that are big 4GS haters, it would be nice to see you admit that you were dead wrong.
The GS outsold the combined sales of the Genesis coupe and sedan, even though these are cars in different classes compared to the GS. Incredible result!
Absolutely mind boggling numbers for BMW! No way such sales were possible unless BMW was practically giving them away.
Huge C Class and E Class sales, although not that amazing once you consider E Class coupe sales are combined with the sedan, and also when you compare to the ES, 3 and 5 Series sales for the month.
A bit surprising that the Civic outsold the Camry, but we'll see how sales are in 2013.
Invoice and under,then $1500 Lexus Loyalty and Lexus makes first payment incentives.
Yes,absolutely mind boggling numbers for the GS.Lexus is practically giving them away
01-03-13, 12:55 PM
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Even in November, GS sales were very solid though. So in 2013 GS sales should continue to be great, especially if Lexus expands the GS line.