February 2020 Car Sales Thread
03-03-20, 06:57 AM
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February 2020 Car Sales Thread
Hyundai Motor America Reports Record February Sales
- Best-Ever February Sales, Increasing 16%- Retail Sales Up a Considerable 26%
- All-time February Total Sales Records for Tucson, Kona, SUVs and Ioniq
- Fleet Sales Down 20%
Mar 03, 2020, 09:00 ET
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America reported total February sales of 53,013 units, a 16% increase in comparison with February 2019 and the highest February sales in Hyundai history, outpacing the previous record of February 2016. The February sales result is the 17th time in the last 19 months that Hyundai has had increasing overall vehicle sales. Additionally, Hyundai achieved this overall sales growth while continuing to reduce its dependency on fleet sales, which were down 20% on the month and represented 15% of total sales.
"February was the second straight month with retail sales growing more than 20%, a remarkable achievement that speaks to the consumer response to Hyundai's products and the efforts of our dealer partners," said Randy Parker, vice president, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America. "The recent launches of the all-new Palisade, Sonata and Venue are resonating with customers and validating their status as segment-defining vehicles. Moving forward, we continue to work collaboratively with Hyundai Motor Company to monitor the global coronavirus situation to ensure the safety of our employees and maintain a robust supply of Hyundai vehicles to the U.S. market, which are built both domestically in Alabama and abroad."
Retail Highlights
Hyundai's retail sales grew by a substantial 26% in February, establishing a new February record. Retail gains on the month were led by Tucson (up 58%), Kona (up 16%) and a record-setting 6,953 Palisade retail units. In total, retail SUV sales finished at 28,418 units, the best-ever February total, growing 57%. SUV sales represented a 63% mix of retail volume, the eighth consecutive month exceeding 60%.
While SUVs continue to drive much of Hyundai's retail gains, Sonata achieved a 12% increase in sales driven almost entirely by the all-new 2020 model, indicating consumers are attracted to its styling, driving dynamics and technology features.
Hyundai's eco-friendly lineup also continues to gain traction, with total hybrid, plug-in, electric and fuel cell retail vehicle sales increasing 49%.
Total Volume Highlights
Hyundai set a new record for February sales with growth across the entire lineup. SUVs set their all-time February total sales record, selling 32,059 units, increasing 28% compared with February 2019.
Vehicles with increasing total sales included Accent (up 14%), Elantra (up 1%), Tucson (up 2%), Ioniq (up 44%), Kona (up 25%) and Nexo (up 460%).
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03-03-20, 08:48 AM
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Honda/Acura
https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...20-sales-gains
Record Truck Deliveries and Strong Car Sales Boost American Honda to February Records and 2020 Gains
March 3, 2020- American Honda trucks set new February record as both Honda and Acura Divisions set new benchmarks
- American Honda sales were up 4.2%, with trucks gaining 6% and passenger cars up 2% for the month
- Record Honda truck sales lifted the brand 4.7% in February, with multiple models seeing double-digit gains
- Honda Civic sales climbed 11.5% in February, with Fit sales jumping 63.5%
- Acura RDX set a new February best to push division February truck record; cars led gains, with ILX up 3.4%
Total120,006
+4.2%
Cars
52,298
+2%
Trucks
67,708
+6%
Total
107,742
+4.7%
Cars
48,859
+2.1%
Trucks
58,883
+6%
Total
12,264
+0.4%
Cars
3,439
+0.7%
Trucks
8,825
+0.3%
"These are challenging times for our industry and the world, so it's gratifying to see our sales grow in February, led by strong demand for Honda light trucks, and Civic sales gains demonstrating once again that cars still matter," said Steven Center, Vice President, Auto Sales Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "We will continue to maintain a disciplined approach to the market, focusing on the strength of our products rather than steep discounts, with the introduction this month of the CR-V Hybrid signaling the continued growth of our electrified vehicle lineup."
BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights
Hot on the heels of record February sales, Honda trucks gained an important new family member on March 1 with the launch of the 2020 CR-V Hybrid—Honda’s first electrified CUV.
- Honda trucks gained 6.6% for best February sales: CR-V rose 7.5%, HR-V set a new record with sales up 14.4%, Ridgeline climbed 46.8%, Odyssey led its segment; and Passport posted an all-time best February, combining with stablemate Pilot to match Feb. 2019 sales.
- With sales rising 11.5% in February, Civic showed impressive sales strength in what has been a tough market for cars.
- Honda’s hybrid sedans—Accord and Insight—both gained in February, with Accord Hybrid up 10.7% and Insight gaining 1.6% for the month.
Model Notes
Honda leads the industry in retail sales to under-35-year-olds over the past decade, with Civic and Accord the #1 and #2 cars, CR-V the #1 CUV and Odyssey the #1 minivan.
CR-V is a perennial best seller, the overall #1 CUV in America over the past 23 years, and now adds the all-new CR-V Hybrid.BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights
The 1-2 punch of MDX and RDX delivered a February record for Acura trucks, with RDX itself setting a new February mark, while Acura cars led gains for the brand.
- February sales of 4,982 units put RDX back in the record books and Acura’s stalwart MDX delivered 3,858 sales—the two combining for a new Acura February truck sales record.
- ILX led gains for Acura in February, with a 3.4% gain on sales of 1,083 units—it’s best February since 2016.
- TLX also gained for the month, up 2.2% on sales of 2,263 vehicles.
Model Notes
Every Acura core model offers an A-Spec appearance package, which attract more than twice the under 35 year old buyers as non A-Spec models.
More than 99% of all Acuras sold in the U.S. are made in America, with five of the brand’s six models built at the company’s three Ohio auto assembly plants.
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03-03-20, 08:49 AM
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Mazda
https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/press-release/mazda-reports-february-sales-results/
IRVINE, Calif. (March 3, 2020) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total February sales of 28,385 vehicles, an increase of 19.0 percent compared to February 2019. Year-to-date sales totaled 52,006 vehicles, an increase of 18.5 percent. With 26 selling days in February, compared to 24 the year prior, the company posted an increase of 9.8 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.
Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.
Mazda Reports February Sales Results
March 3, 2020IRVINE, Calif. (March 3, 2020) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total February sales of 28,385 vehicles, an increase of 19.0 percent compared to February 2019. Year-to-date sales totaled 52,006 vehicles, an increase of 18.5 percent. With 26 selling days in February, compared to 24 the year prior, the company posted an increase of 9.8 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.
Sales Highlights
- CX-9 saw its best February with 2,926 vehicles sold, an increase of 20.8 percent compared to February 2019. Year-to-date sales of the CX-9 increased 27.9 percent, with 5,478 vehicles sold.
- CX-5 also had its best February with sales totaling 14,462 vehicles, an increase of 8.1 percent compared to February 2019. Year-to-date sales of the
- CX-5 increased 13.9 percent, with 27,370 vehicles sold.
- Sales of the all-new CX-30, which launched in November, totaled 3,754 in February. Year-to-date sales of CX-30 totaled 6,122.
- Sales of the MX-5 increased 77.0 percent, with 807 vehicles sold. Year-to-date sales of the MX-5 increased 49.8 percent, with 1,203 vehicles sold.
- CPO sales totaled 5,453 vehicles in February, an increase of 23.6 percent compared to February 2019. Year-to-date CPO sales increased 21.8 percent, with 10,118 vehicles sold.
- Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported February sales of 4,706 vehicles, a decrease of 6.6 percent compared to February last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 6.6 percent, with 9,490 vehicles sold.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.
Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.
03-03-20, 08:51 AM
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Mitsubishi
https://media.mitsubishicars.com/en-...ary-since-2004
Mitsubishi Motors reports February 2020 Sales; Best February Since 2004
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ShareFRANKLIN, Tenn. – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported February sales of 15,543 vehicles, up 13 percent over February of 2019, and the best February sales performance in 16 years. Calendar year-to-date sales through the end of February totaled 26,169 vehicles, an increase of 16.5 percent compared with the same period in 2019.
News and Notes
- Outlander Sport, with 6,213 sales, reported its best-ever February sales performance.
- Sales of Outlander, Mitsubishi's adventurous three-row, seven-passenger CUV, were up more than 52 percent over February of 2019, also the best-ever February sales performance.
- February 2020 sales of the Mitsubishi Mirage, the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid vehicle sold in America1, were up 3.3 percent year-over-year as it continues to defy the industry trend away from cars to CUVs.
- Showroom traffic throughout the latter half of the month was driven by a robust National Test Drive Event.
03-03-20, 10:22 AM
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Subaru
http://media.subaru.com/pressrelease...february-sales
March 3, 2020 , Camden, N.J. -
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS BEST-EVER FEBRUARY SALES
- Best February ever – monthly sales increase 5.3 percent over February 2019
- Best February ever for Forester
- 72 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold
- 79 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold
February marked the 72nd consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the automaker. Forester achieved its best February ever with 16,458 vehicle sales. Outback posted a 2.7 percent increase, while Crosstrek posted a 0.4 percent increase compared to February 2019. Also in February, Subaru announced that its 2020 vehicle lineup offers four TOP SAFETY PICK+ and five TOP SAFETY PICK awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
“In closing out February, we proudly reflect on another month of strong sales growth, continuing the momentum we began the year on,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. “Helping us maintain that sales momentum, and as a company that prides itself on its safety and value, we are proud to have received 9 awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for our MY2020 vehicle lineup. Subaru is now tied for the most total IIHS awards earned by any individual brand for 2020.”
“We are pleased to count February as another win in an increasingly competitive marketplace,” said Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Sales. “Thanks to the exceptional efforts of our retailers, our award-winning cars and SUVs continue to set monthly records.”
03-03-20, 11:57 AM
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strong month!
somehow i think march will be way down though.
somehow i think march will be way down though.
03-03-20, 12:33 PM
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Kia
https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media...bruary-sales-1
KIA MOTORS AMERICA ANNOUNCES RECORD FEBRUARY SALES
03/03/20 ID: 16013Best-Ever February Sales of the Sportage SUV Leads Kia to a Twenty Percent Year-Over-Year IncreaseIRVINE, Calif., March 3, 2020 – Kia Motors America today announced record February sales of 52,177 vehicles, a 20-percent increase over the same period last year. Sales were led by the Forte and Sportage models with 8,513 and 7,934 units sold, respectively.
“In a down market, Kia posted a twenty-percent year-over-year increase. This record-breaking momentum started last year with Telluride, and we aren’t slowing down. We’ve increased Telluride production and sales of its newest sibling, the Seltos SUV, have shattered our initial projections,” said Bill Peffer, vice president, sales operations, Kia Motors America. “With six utility vehicles now in our lineup and several new products on the way, we know Kia’s upward path will continue through the first quarter and beyond.”
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03-03-20, 03:12 PM
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6754 Telluride
6,953 Palisade
13707 total
not bad.
6,953 Palisade
13707 total
not bad.
03-04-20, 05:19 AM
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Genesis
https://www.genesisnewsusa.com/en-us/releases/178
GENESIS REPORTS INCREASED FEBRUARY 2020 SALES
Mar 3, 2020FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 3, 2020 – Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 1,587 units in February 2020, a 4 percent increase compared with the prior year.
“In February, we again achieved a year-over-year sales increase and received more than 6,000 pre-orders for the all-new GV80,” said Mark Del Rosso, President and Chief Executive Officer, Genesis Motor North America. “Perhaps more importantly, we had our brand – and 1st-ever SUV, GV80 – front-and-center during the Genesis Invitational PGA TOUR Golf Event at Riviera Country Club. There’s nothing like the spirit of competition at the highest level, and Genesis just thrives on bringing these experiences to life for fans and viewers at home.”
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