Audi Reports Record November Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 1, 2006 -- Audi of America, Inc. today reported sales of 9,209 for the month of November, making it the best November in the company's history. Sales are up 16.4% over the same period in 2005. For the calendar year to date, Audi sales total 78,219, up 5.4% over 2005. Audi is on pace to set a sales record this year.
The Audi A4 and Audi Q7 models set the sales pace for the brand. A4 sales totaled 5,124, an increase of 13.0% year-over-year, and consumers purchased 2,019 Audi Q7 SUVs. Since its launch in June, sales of the Audi Q7 have reached 7,682 units.
"Consumers have three great reasons to put the Audi A4 on their shopping lists," said Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America. "The A4 was recently named a 'Top Safety Pick' by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the A4 delivers class-leading residuals, and when equipped with the 2.0 liter TFSI engine, the A4 has best-in-class fuel economy."
Audi Certified Pre-Owned sales also closed the month strong. Audi dealers delivered 1,879 CPO units, an increase of 2.0% over last year.
AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. NOVEMBER 2006 SALES Audi US Snapshot --------Year To Date-------- Nov-06 Nov-05 Nov-06 Nov-05 Yr/Yr % YTD YTD Yr/Yr % Actual Actual Change Actual Actual Change A3 441 624 -29.3% 7,460 4,677 59.5% TT 16 129 -87.6% 932 2,572 -63.8% A4 5,124 4,535 13.0% 35,947 35,856 0.0% A4/S4 Cabriolet 433 532 -18.6% 6,626 7,561 -12.4% A6 814 1,625 -49.9% 14,963 16,307 -8.2% allroad - 42 - 3 2,378 -99.9% Q7 2,019 N/A N/A 7,682 N/A N/A A8 362 422 -14.2% 4,606 4,873 -5.5% Total 9,209 7,909 16.4% 78,219 74,224 5.4%