BMW Group U.S. Division Reports September 2009 Sales - Sales Up for 1st Time 2009
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - October 1, 2009: For the first time this year, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported an increase in sales compared to the same month last year. In September, sales increased by 3.6 percent to 19,175 units compared to 18,506 vehicles sold in September 2008. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 179,219 vehicles, down 24.2 percent, compared to 236,327 vehicles sold in the first nine months of last year.
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 2.1 percent in September for a
total of 15,047 vehicles compared to 14,744 vehicles reported in the same
month a year ago driven by strong passenger car sales. BMW's sports
activity vehicles saw a decline compared to last year in part due to
limited inventory of the X5 after the better than expected Advanced Diesel
X5 model sales volume. Year-to-date, BMW brand sales were down 26.3 percent
to 144,223 vehicles compared to 195,633 vehicles sold in the same period of
2008.
"For now, we'll take this first small bit of good news but the premium segment is not out of the woods yet as consumers keep on reacting cautiously to the mixed signals in the economy," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "For BMW, we expect the bumpy road to continue into next quarter in advance of 2010, when we see consumer confidence improving and a major launch of new BMW products start to hit the market."
BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)
In September, dealers continued to see good interest in pre-owned
vehicles. Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles increased 4.2
percent, to 8,033 CPO vehicles versus 7,707 vehicles reported in September
a year ago. Year-to-date, CPO sales were up 9.6 percent, to 84,515 over
the 77,144 reported in the same period of 2008.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 4,128 automobiles an increase of 9.7%
compared to 3,762 cars reported in the same month a year ago.
Year-to-date, MINI USA also reported sales of 34,996 automobiles, a
decrease of 14 percent, compared to the 40,694 cars reported in the first
nine months of 2008.
"September was another unique 'out of wack' month as many dealers reported fewer shoppers and tire-kickers after the end of the 'Cash for Clunkers' program," said Jim McDowell, Vice President MINI USA. "MINI has been fortunate to counter this climate with higher sales compared to last September and serious buyers helping the brand to continuously increase its market share."
Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, September 2009
Sept 2009 Sept % YTD YTD %
2008 2009 2008
BMW brand 15,047 14,744 2.1 144,223 195,633 -26.3
BMW passenger cars 12,403 10,552 17.5 117,173 152,988 -23.4
BMW light trucks 2,644 4,192 -36.9 27,050 42,645 -36.6
(SAVs)
MINI brand 4,128 3,762 9.7 34,996 40,694 -14.0
TOTAL Group 19,175 18,506 3.6 179,219 236,327 -24.2
Sales BMW of North America, LLC, September 2009
Sept Sept YTD Sept YTD Sept
09 08 % 09 08 %
1 Series 1,509 663 127.6% 8,952 9,280 -3.5%
3 Series 6,523 6,303 3.5% 67,220 88,270 -23.8%
Z4 325 337 -3.6% 2,306 5,009 -54.0%
5 Series 2,861 2,423 18.1% 29,690 35,331 -16.0%
6 Series 446 292 52.7% 3,055 5,173 -40.9%
7 Series 739 534 38.4% 5,950 9,925 -40.1%
BMW passenger cars 12,403 10,552 17.5% 117,173 152,988 -23.4%
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X3 1,000 1,400 -28.6% 5,098 14,620 -65.1%
X5 1,393 2,316 -39.9% 18,650 24,663 -24.4%
X6 251 476 -47.3% 3,302 3,362 -1.8%
BMW light trucks (SAVs) 2,644 4,192 -36.9% 27,050 42,645 -36.6%
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BMW brand 15,047 14,744 2.1% 144,223 195,633 -26.3%
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Cooper /S Hardtop 2,066 2,721 -24.1% 21,939 27,687 -20.8%
Cooper /S Convertible 957 153 525.5% 4,930 4,698 4.9%
Cooper /S Clubman 1,105 888 24.4% 8,127 8,309 -2.2%
MINI brand 4,128 3,762 9.7% 34,996 40,694 -14.0%
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TOTAL BMW of North
America, LLC 19,175 18,506 3.6% 179,219 236,327 -24.2%
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