Chevy Equinox Sales Fall 39 Percent To 15,273 Units In August 2016
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Chevrolet Equinox deliveries in the United States totaled 15,273 units in August 2016, a decrease of 39.42 percent compared to the 25,211 units sold in August 2015.
In the first eight months of 2016, sales of the Chevy Equinox have fallen 17.68 percent to 158,475 units.
Sales Numbers - Chevrolet Equinox - August 2016 - United States
| MODEL | AUG 16 / AUG 15 | AUGUST 16 | AUGUST 15 | YTD 16 / YTD 15 | YTD 16 | YTD 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUINOX | -39.42% | 15,273 | 25,211 | -17.68% | 158,475 | 192,505 |
In Canada, the Equinox recorded just 1,363 deliveries in August 2016, down 23.17 percent compared to August 2015. In the first eight months of the year, sales of the crossover totaled 12,111 units in Canada, a decrease of 6.23 percent compared to the first eight months of 2015.
Sales Numbers - Chevrolet Equinox - August 2016 - Canada
| MODEL | AUG 16 / AUG 15 | AUGUST 16 | AUGUST 15 | YTD 16 / YTD 15 | YTD 16 | YTD 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUINOX | -23.17% | 1,363 | 1,774 | -6.23% | 12,111 | 12,916 |
The GM Authority Take
Like its platform mate, the GMC Terrain, the second-gen Equinox was introduced for the 2010 model year, which means that it is now entering its eighth year in production. Despite receiving minor changes throughout its lifespan, those changes have not amounted to anything major — making the crossover’s current sales performance in the highly-competitive CUV space quite astonishing.
In general terms, it would appear that the slow-down in Equinox sales is very likely the combined result of two factors:
- GM North America’s focus to decrease higher-volume less profitable fleet sales in favor of lower-volume yet more profitable retail sales
- A reflection of the market favoring more modern crossovers with which the Equinox competes
Opportunely, General Motors is working on an all-new, third-generation Equinox. Expected for the 2018 model year, the new Equinox will ride on an all-new architecture (GM’s D2 platform), feature all-new exterior and interior designs, become more fuel efficient, and shed some weight thanks to its new bones. It’s also expected to become slightly smaller in exterior dimensions while maintaining the interior space of the current model.
As with the Terrain, we believe that the introduction of the all-new, next-gen Equinox should cause sales of the CUV to rebound.
Related Information And Reporting
- General Motors August 2016 sales (U.S.)
- Chevrolet August 2016 sales (U.S.)
- General Motors Canada August 2016 sales
- Chevrolet Sales numbers
- Chevrolet Equinox sales numbers
- Chevrolet Equinox information
- Chevrolet news
Reporting by Francisco Cruz. GM Authority Take analysis by Alex Luft.
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