Chevy Malibu Sales Increase 11 Percent To 23,989 Units In September 2017

Chevrolet Malibu sales increased in the United States and decreased in Canada in September 2017.

Chevrolet Malibu Sales - September 2017 - United States

In the United States, Chevrolet Malibu deliveries totaled 23,989 units in September 2017, an increase of about 11 percent compared to 21,521 units sold in September 2016.

In the first nine months of the year, Malibu sales decreased about 17 percent to 141,162 units.

Chevrolet Malibu Sales - September 2017 - Canada

In Canada, Chevrolet Malibu deliveries totaled 524 units in September 2017, a decrease of about 66 percent compared to 1,554 units sold in September 2016.

In the first nine months of the year, Malibu sales decreased about 29 percent to 6,486 units.

The GM Authority Take

The Malibu’s September sales performance propelled it to third place in its segment behind the Toyota Camry (up 13 percent to 34,732 units) and Honda Accord (up 9.5 percent to 29,789 units) but ahead of all other segment contenders, including:

• Ford Fusion (up 3.32 percent to 21,253 units; see Ford Fusion sales)
• Nissan Altima (down 34 percent to 16,569 units)
• Hyundai Sonata (down 35 percent to 9,889 units)
• Kia Optima (up 10.79 percent to 9,982 units)
• Volkswagen Passat (down 27 percent to 4,636 units)
• Subaru Legacy (down 35 percent to 3,902 units)
• Mazda6 (down 35 percent to 3,036 units)
• The now discontinued Chrysler 200 (down to 705 units; see Chrysler 200 sales)
• GM’s own Buick Regal, which is about to see an all-new model (down 58 percent to 702 units; see Buick Regal sales)

We attribute the Malibu’s growth in September sales to the following factors:

1. A competitive model that represents an attractive overall package
2. Attractive incentives on existing inventory units
3. A sharp increase in fleet sales (not confirmed but suspected)

Sales Numbers - Midsize Mainstream Sedans - September 2017 - United States

The mid-size mainstream sedan segment sales decreased 6.74 percent in September, with Toyota, Honda, Chevrolet, Ford and Kia seeing growth while Nissan, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Subaru, Mazda, and Buick saw sales decline. During the first nine months of 2017, segment sales decreased 15.75 percent to 1,368,694 units, with sales of all models falling, a circumstance that is representative of the ongoing change in consumer buying dynamics where buyers favor SUVs/CUVs over other cars such as sedans and coupes.

About Chevrolet Malibu

The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size sedan sold in most markets where Chevrolet has a business presence. It is currently Chevrolet’s second-largest sedan, in the U.S. and Canada, slotting above the subcompact Chevrolet Sonic and compact Chevrolet Cruze but under the full-size Chevrolet Impala.

The current, ninth-generation model was introduced in 2016. As such, the 2018 Malibu represents the third model year of the vehicle. The model rides on the GM E2 platform shared with the Buick Regal, Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, and upcoming Cadillac XT4.

A refresh of the Malibu is on the way for what we believe to be the 2019 model year. The refreshed model is generally expected to contain a new front facia and perhaps other changes and updates as well.  See more on the 2019 Chevy Malibu.

The Chevrolet Malibu is built at the GM Faifax factory in Kansas City operated by GM USA.

About The Numbers

• All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Malibu September 2016 sales
• In the United States, there were 26 selling days in September 2017 and 25 selling days in September 2016
• In Canada, there were 26 selling days in September 2017 and 25 selling days in September 2016