Global sales of Cadillac vehicles totaled 30,061 new vehicles in September 2016, an increase of 22.2 percent year-over-year.
“Our results show Cadillac is earning growth through a disciplined strategy built on a foundation of product substance,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen. “Both products launched this year continue to gain momentum, as we elevate all aspects of our business to a more premium position globally.”
September 2016 Cadillac Sales By Model
On a model basis, sales of all Cadillac models currently in production — the ATS, CTS, XTS and Escalade — increased year-over-year. Cadillac’s two newest products — the 2017 Cadillac XT5 midsize crossover and 2016 Cadillac CT6 full-size prestige sedan — reached their highest sales since launch.
September 2016 global Cadillac sales summary by model versus September 2015:
- Cadillac ATS sales increased 5.9 percent to 6,005 units
- Cadillac CTS sales increased 10.1 percent to 1,808 units
- Cadillac XTS sales increased 29.7 percent to 5,694 units
- Cadillac CT6 sales totaled 2,242 units, the highest since its introduction
- Cadillac SRX sales decreased 93.3 percent to 636 units as remaining inventory of the discontinued midsize crossover sells out; the vehicle has been replaced with the new XT5
- Cadillac XT5 sales totaled 9,421Â units
- Cadillac Escalade sales increased 28.4 percent to 4,249 units
- Cadillac ELR sales decreased 83.8 percent to 6 units
Sales Results - Cadillac - September 2016 - Global - By Model
| Model | September 2016 / September 2015 | September 2016 | September 2015 | YTD 2016 / YTD 2015 | YTD 2016 | YTD 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | +22.2% | 30,061 | 24,609 | +6.7% | 212,267 | 199,019 |
| ATS | +5.9% | 6,005 | 5,668 | -1.1% | 42,991 | 43,476 |
| CTS | +10.1% | 1,808 | 1,642 | -12.6% | 14,524 | 16,616 |
| XTS | +29.7% | 5,694 | 4391 | +10.4% | 38,873 | 35,219 |
| CT6 | New | 2,242 | 0 | New | 8,937 | 0 |
| SRX | -93.3% | 636 | 9,562 | -49.1% | 37,314 | 73,308 |
| XT5 | New | 9,421 | 0 | New | 37,436 | 0 |
| Escalade | +28.4% | 4,249 | 3,309 | +6.9% | 31,656 | 29,620 |
| ELR | -83.8% | 6 | 37 | -30.1% | 535 | 765 |
| Others | * | 0 | 0 | * | 1 | 15 |
September 2016 Cadillac Sales By Market
Cadillac sales rose in six markets in September, and decreased in two.
Gains were led by a 63.1 percent increase in China. In the United States, Cadillac sales increased 3.1 percent. In addition, Cadillac also saw substantial sales growth in Canada, Europe-Russia, the Middle East, and South Korea.
September 2016 Cadillac sales summary by market versus September 2015:
- Cadillac sales in the United States increased 3.1 percent to 15,368 units
- Cadillac sales in China increased 63.1 percent to 12,539 units
- Cadillac sales in Canada increased 7.8Â percent to 1,264Â units
- Cadillac sales in the Middle East increased 7.8Â percent to 374Â units
- Cadillac sales in Mexico decreased 8.8 percent to 146 units
- Cadillac sales in the EU and Russia (treated as a single market by Cadillac) increased 63.7Â percent to 167Â units
- Cadillac sales in South Korea increased 36.3 percent to 124 units
- Cadillac sales in all other regions (ROW, or Rest of World) decreased 44.4 percent to 79 units
Sales Results - Cadillac - September 2016 - Global - By Market
| Market | September 2016 / September 2015 | September 2016 | September 2015 | YTD 2016 / YTD 2015 | YTD 2016 | YTD 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | +22.2% | 30,061 | 24,609 | +6.7% | 212,267 | 199,019 |
| United States | +3.1% | 15,368 | 14,908 | -5.1% | 119,286 | 125,699 |
| China | +63.1% | 12,539 | 7,687 | +35.4% | 77,028 | 56,873 |
| Canada | +7.8% | 1,264 | 1,172 | -2% | 8,751 | 8,932 |
| Middle East | +7.8% | 374 | 347 | -20% | 3,042 | 3,801 |
| Mexico | -8.8% | 146 | 160 | +0.2% | 1,273 | 1,271 |
| EU & Russia | +63.7% | 167 | 102 | +36.9% | 1,452 | 1,061 |
| South Korea | +36.3% | 124 | 91 | 725 | 579 | |
| ROW | -44.4% | 79 | 142 | -11.6% | 710 | 803 |
Average Transaction Prices
In the U.S. market, Cadillac’s Average Transaction Prices (ATP)Â topped $53,000 per unit, according to J.D. Power Information Network as of September 25th.
The Cadillac CT6 full-size sedan establishes a new top of Cadillac’s sedan range. The vehicle is assembled in both Detroit and Shanghai.
About The Figures
- China sales represent retail sales, rather than wholesales
- Europe sales are estimated and do not include Chevrolet Corvette and Chevrolet Camaro, which are offered in some European dealerships selling Cadillacs
Further Reading & Sales Reporting
- GM news
- GM sales results:
- September 2016 GM sales results (U.S.)
- September 2016 Chevrolet sales results
- September 2016 Cadillac sales results
- September 2016 Buick sales results
- September 2016 GMC sales results
- September 2016 GM China sales results
- September 2016 GM Canada sales results
- September 2016 GM sales results (U.S.)
Comments
Great month for Cadillac world wide. Shows the importance of the Chinese market for Cadillac and GM.
Cadillac US is doing better recently. Fourth consecutive month of monthly sales increases.
Possible to finish the year in the black.
It’s certainly possible to finish the year in the black in the U.S. market. Would be great if that happens, though I don’t see huge jumps in overall volume until the upcoming crossovers and sub-ATS model arrive.
China is definitely contributing a lot to the global sales growth. Unfortunately, those sales are only half as profitable as they are in other markets due to the 50-50 joint venture in the market. But half of 12,500 sales is better than half of nothing. 🙂
Wow, 9,421 XT5. Imagine what a XT3 and XT4 could do.
Sounds promising. Good job with new XT5 and CT6.
Cadillac will finish in the black as they are holding profits fine. Now with added volume it will only increase profits.
Something does add up here. The article states:
“On a model basis, sales of all Cadillac models currently in production — the ATS, CTS, XTS and Escalade — increased year-over-year.”
But then says, “Cadillac CTS sales decreased 10.1 percent to 1,808 units.”
Thank you Walter; that was our mistake. Now fixed.
I just got my CT6 a little over a week ago. Not as refined as my Lexus but it’s nice and big and the tech is good. One defect that is irking me is that when remote starting the car using the OnStar RemoteLink app the air conditioning, while on, does not actuate the vent dampers so the cold air cannot escape into the cabin. So on a 95 degree day in Miami, the car can be running for up to ten minutes with the AC on and when you get into it it’s still over 100 degrees inside the car. Only when you press the ignition button on the car do you hear the dampers actuate and the cold air comes out full blast. I have contacted Cadillac but they are replying with canned “Thank you, we’ll look into it” messages. Here’s a video I shot of the defect: