General Motors and its joint ventures recorded 328,425 new vehicle deliveries in China in August 2017, an increase of 11.9 percent from August 2016. The results represent a new August sales record for GM China.
Retail sales increased 12 percent year-over-year, representing the company’s highest growth in five months.
The Buick, Cadillac and Baojun brands posted best-ever August sales results, while Chevrolet posted growth of 21 percent on an annual basis. SUVs remained the strongest-growing segment for GM, with demand increasing 57 percent year-over-year.
GM will launch more than 10 new and refreshed models in the second half of 2017, including the new Buick Regal, Baojun 310 Wagon and Wuling Hong Guang S3 SUV.
In the first eight months of 2017, GM and its joint ventures delivered a record 2,381,834 units in China, an increase of 0.3 percent.
August 2017 sales results at Shanghai GM — GM’s primary joint venture in China responsible for Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac vehicle sales — were as follows.
Chevrolet China Sales – August 2017
Chevrolet sales increased 20.7 percent to 46,705 units:
Buick China Sales – August 2017
Buick sales increased 9.6 percent to 103,277 units:
In March, Buick announced the Buick Velite 5 — its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Essentially a Buick-badged second-generation Chevrolet Volt, the vehicle has fuel consumption as low as 0.9 liter/100 kilometers. In the coming two years, the brand will launch plug-in hybrid and pure battery electric vehicles to expand its green car lineup. In addition, the brand has also announced the all-new 2018 Buick Regal. With 10 variants on offer, the new Regal will build on the success of the popular premium sedan nameplate.
Cadillac China Sales – August 2017
GM’s luxury brand continued to build its presence in the Chinese market, with Cadillac sales growing 37.1 percent to 12,006 units — the brand’s 17th consecutive month of double-digit sales growth in China:
“Cadillac’s strong lineup, unique brand philosophy and premium customer experience are taking it to the next level of competition in China’s luxury vehicle market,” said Andreas Schaaf, Cadillac vice president and general director of SAIC-GM’s Cadillac Division. “Our goal is for Cadillac to become a top-tier player.”
It’s worthy of noting that Cadillac’s sales performance in China trailed the brand’s U.S. sales volume by just two units during the month. See more about Cadillac U.S. sales for August 2017.
Sales results at GM’s other Chinese joint venture — SAIC-GM-Wuling — were as follows:
Baojun China Sales – August 2017
Baojun sales increased 61.8 percent to 82,658 units:
Wuling China Sales – August 2017
Wuling sales decreased 18.9 percent to 80,771 units:
| Brand | August 2017 / August 2016 | August 2017 | August 2016 | YTD 2016 / YTD 2015 | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | +11.9% | 328,425 | 293,537 | +0.3% | 2,381,834 | 2,374,542 |
| Buick | +9.6% | 103,277 | 94,188 | -4.1% | 721,588 | 752,059 |
| Chevrolet | +20.7% | 46,705 | 38,706 | -2.1% | 288,850 | 294,988 |
| Cadillac | +51.4% | 15,014 | 9,914 | +66.5% | 107,377 | 64,489 |
| Wuling | -18.9% | 80,771 | 99,589 | -18.3% | 718,530 | 879,828 |
| Baojun | +61.8% | 82,658 | 51,099 | +42.5% | 545,489 | 382,815 |
| Other | * | 0 | 41 | * | 0 | 363 |
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