September Truck sales are hot with VW and Mazda taking the overall market share climb crown.
Colin Wright -
CleanMPG - October 3rd, 2011
2012 Hyundai Veloster three door sports coupe – A “hot” hatch featuring a 7” LCD with Hyundai’s BlueLink as standard equipment. Not only is it 40 mpgUS rated with the 6-speed stick, it starts at an affordable $17,300 and $18,550 for the 6-speed MT and 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) respectively.
If 2011 can be summed up in one word, it would have to be “
infotainment”. With a bevy of offerings from just about every manufacturer announced or released (other than Honda
), one of the better systems just so happens to come standard on the all-new 2012 Veloster.
Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics system includes Pandora internet radio, Gracenote display technology with voice recognition, Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition, Blue Link Assurance with a six month trial period of free core safety services including Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Monthly Vehicle Report. And a whole lot more…
Veloster sales? In its first 30-days of availability, the Veloster has surpassed 3,000 units boding well for the upcoming Hyundai October sales report.
September 2011 sales saw a most manufacturers experience surprisingly good growth with only Toyota, Honda and Subaru experiencing declines. We are far enough beyond the Japan Earthquake and subsequent Tsunami supply disruptions to have an effect on sales so its sink or swim time for everybody. That said, November sales results for the Asian stalwarts will be telling.
Toyota again achieved notoriety as the manufacturer with the highest sales of any particular car as the Camry experienced sales of 24,851.
On the truck side, three big news items came from Ford. Ford total truck sales were up 15 percent compared to September of 2010, Ford truck sales experienced the best September for F-Series since 2007 and EcoBoost-equipped F-150s had their best-ever sales month with V6 engines (3.5L EcoBoost and the 3.7L) continuing to outsell V8s by a 57 to 43% percent margin.
LEAF and VOLT Watch
LEAF and Volt sales were both up. The LEAF sold 1,031, down 331 units from last month (sales waning?) and the Volt was up by a large percentage but small number as 723 vehicles were delivered in September, up 421 from August but not even a blip compared to overall sales. The Volt’s stable mate, the Cruze, again lead the compact segment with 18,097 vehicles sold. The all-new 2012 Civic has not been well received by reviewers and September sales of just 13,724 vehicles seems to indicate the consumer is looking elsewhere as well.
Fuel Efficient Non-Hybrids
The Chevrolet Cruze posted sales of 18,097 in September 2011; sales for September 2010 are not available.
The Toyota Corolla posted sales of 16,147 in September 2011; down 23.3% compared to 21,060 in September 2010.
The Hyundai Elantra posted sales of 14,386 in September 2011; up 43.0% compared to 10,062 in September 2010.
The Honda Civic posted sales of 13,724 in September 2011; down 26.4% compared to 18,637 in September 2010.
The Nissan Versa posted sales of 11,800 in September 2011; up 68.1% compared to 7,021 in September 2010.
The Ford Focus posted sales of 10,309 in September 2011; down 24.1% compared to 13,587 in September 2010.
The Honda Fit posted sales of 4,734 in September 2011; down 1.2% compared to 4,792 in September 2010.
The Hyundai Accent posted sales of 4,525 in September 2011; down 7.4% compared to 4,885 in September 2010.
The Ford Fiesta posted sales of 3,967 in September 2011; up 30.1% compared to 3,050 in September 2010.
The Mini Cooper posted sales of 2,792 in September 2011; down 42.8% compared to 4,884 in September 2010.
The Fiat 500 posted sales of 2,773 in September 2011; the Fiat 500 was not sold until March 2011.
The Toyota Yaris posted sales of 1,602 in September 2011; down 43.5% compared to 2,835 in September 2010.
The Chevrolet Sonic posted sales of 1,426 in September 2011; the Chevrolet Sonic was not sold until August 2011.
The Chevrolet Aveo posted sales of 1,271 in September 2011; down 80.6% compared to 6,552 in September 2010.
The Mazda2 posted sales of 956 in September 2011; up 62.3% compared to 589 in September 2010.
The Hyundai Veloster posted sales of 834 in September 2011; the Hyundai Veloster was not sold until mid August 2011.
September 2011 Fuel Efficient Non-Hybrid Sales Summary
| | | Month | | | Year to Date | |
| Make and Model | September 2011 | September 2010 | DSR* % Change | September 2011 | September 2010 | DSR* % Change |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 18,097 | n/a | n/a | 187,524 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Corolla | 16,147 | 21,060 | -23.3% | 186,891 | 209,186 | -11.0% |
| Hyundai Elantra | 14,386 | 10,062 | +43.0% | 147,922 | 101,022 | +45.8% |
| Honda Civic | 13,724 | 18,637 | -26.4% | 167,384 | 198,272 | -15.9% |
| Nissan Versa | 11,800 | 7,021 | +68.1% | 71,611 | 76,736 | -7.1% |
| Ford Focus | 10,309 | 13,587 | -24.1% | 137,315 | 134,253 | +1.8% |
| Honda Fit | 4,734 | 4,792 | -1.2% | 47,968 | 40,936 | +16.7% |
| Hyundai Accent | 4,525 | 4,885 | -7.4% | 40,770 | 39,767 | +2.1% |
| Ford Fiesta | 3,967 | 3,050 | +30.1% | 57,225 | 10,742 | +430.4% |
| Mini Cooper | 2,792 | 4,884 | -42.8% | 30,357 | 34,378 | -12.1% |
| Fiat 500 | 2,773 | n/a | n/a | 13,361 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Yaris | 1,602 | 2,835 | -43.5% | 15,794 | 31,793 | -50.5% |
| Chevrolet Sonic | 1,426 | n/a | n/a | 1,646 | n/a | n/a |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 1,271 | 6,552 | -80.6% | 28,482 | 35,286 | -19.6% |
| Mazda2 | 956 | 589 | +62.3% | 10,855 | 1,096 | +886.1% |
| Hyundai Velsoter | 834 | n/a | n/a | 834 | n/a | n/a |
DSR* There were 25 selling days in both September 2011 and September 2010. There were 229 selling days in the year to September 2011 compared to 228 in 2010.
Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrids and Electric Vehicles
The Toyota Prius posted sales of 9,325 in September 2011; down 21.0% compared to 11,799 in September 2010.
The Lexus CT 200h posted sales of 1,444 in September 2011; the Lexus CT 200h was not sold until March 2011.
The Nissan LEAF posted sales of 1,031 in September 2011; the Nissan LEAF was not sold until December 2010.
The Ford Fusion Hybrid and MKZh posted sales of 1,007 in September 2011; down 43% compared to 1,766 in September 2010.
The Ford Escape Hybrid posted sales of 566 in September 2011; down 32.8% compared to 842 in September 2010.
The Chevrolet Volt posted sales of 723 in September 2011; the Chevrolet Volt was not sold until December 2010.
The Honda CR-Z posted sales of 537 in September 2011; sales for September 2010 are not available.
The Honda Insight posted sales of 512 in September 2011; down 69.5% compared to 1,679 in September 2010.
The Honda Civic posted sales of 305 in September 2011; down 54.3% compared to 667 in September 2010.
The Lexus HS 250h posted sales of 231 in September 2011; down 67.5% compared to 711 in September 2010.
The Toyota Camry posted sales of 229 in September 2011; down 80.3% compared to 1,165 in September 2010.
The Toyota Highlander posted sales of 218 in September 2011; down 58.3% compared to 523 in September 2010.
September 2011 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Sales Summary
| | | Month | | | Year to Date | |
| Make and Model | September 2011 | September 2010 | DSR* % Change | September 2011 | September 2010 | DSR* % Change |
| Toyota Prius | 9,325 | 11,799 | -21.0% | 93,261 | 103,739 | -10.5% |
| Lexus CT 200h | 1,444 | n/a | n/a | 8,852 | n/a | n/a |
| Nissan LEAF | 1,031 | n/a | n/a | 7,342 | n/a | n/a |
| FFH/MKZh | 1,007 | 1,766*** | -43.0% | 12,901 | 17,071 | -24.8% |
| FEH | 566 | 842** | -32.8% | 7,305 | 9,477* | -23.3% |
| Chevrolet Volt | 723 | n/a | n/a | 3,895 | n/a | n/a |
| Honda CR-Z | 537 | n/a | n/a | 10,172 | n/a | n/a |
| Honda Insight | 512 | 1,679 | -69.5% | 13,618 | 15,824 | -14.3% |
| Honda Civic | 305 | 667 | -54.3% | 3,155 | 5,156 | -39.1% |
| Lexus HS 250h | 231 | 711 | -67.5% | 2,178 | 7,962 | -72.8% |
| Toyota Camry | 229 | 1,165 | -80.3% | 6,381 | 11,240 | -43.5% |
| Toyota Highlander | 218 | 523 | -58.3% | 3,425 | 4,989 | -31.6% |
DSR* There were 25 selling days in both September 2011 and September 2010. There were 229 selling days in the year to September 2011 compared to 228 in 2010.
**FEH and MMH combined -- *** FFH and Milan only.
Automobile Manufacturer's US Sales Rank - September 2011 vs. September 2010 Comparison and Total Sales- GM September Sales up 19.6% with 207,145 vehicles sold.
- Ford September Sales up 8.9% with 175,199 vehicles sold.
- Chrysler September Sales up 27.2% with 127,334 vehicles sold.
- Toyota September Sales down 17.5% with 121,451 vehicles sold.
- Nissan September Sales up 25.3% with 92,964 vehicles sold.
- Honda September Sales down 8.0% with 89,532 vehicles sold.
- Hyundai September Sales up 11.8% with 52,051 vehicles sold.
- Kia September Sales up 18.4% with 35,609 vehicles sold.
- VW September Sales up 35.6% with 27,036 vehicles sold.
- BMW September Sales up 11.4% with 25,749 vehicles sold.
- Mazda September Sales up 37.4% with 25,521 vehicles sold.
- Mercedes-Benz September Sales up 15.6% with 23,897 vehicles sold.
- Subaru September Sales down 2.3% with 20,934 vehicles sold.
- Audi September Sales up 19.3% with 9,725 vehicles sold.
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