The media makes a big hoopla over the death of the sedan, but the fact of the matter is these cars still sell in pretty large numbers. No, they’re not breadwinners like they were five or 10 years ago, but sedans remain staples in automakers’ portfolio. Ask Honda or Toyota if they plan on killing the Accord or Camry anytime soon.
The Motley Fool compiled a list of 2017’s best-selling cars, and believe it or not, Chevrolet takes two spots on the list. The Chevrolet Malibu and Chevrolet Cruze make the list with Cruze sales actually up from this time last year.
The Malibu sits in 10th place overall, despite being down 16.5 percent year-over-year. Still, Chevy managed to move over 155,000 Malibus in 2017 so far. The Chevrolet Cruze takes 8th place on the list, and as mentioned, it bucks the sales decrease trend. Year-over-year, the Cruze is up 3.4 percent. Just over 160,000 Cruzes found homes this year.
Also up are two other compact cars: the Nissan Sentra and Honda Civic. In fact, the Civic is the best-selling four-door sedan this year with a 1.5 percent increase over this time in 2016. You can also check out our full breakdown of October General Motors sales for additional insight.
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I would really like to see sales of the Malibu and Cruze closer to 300,000 units at years end but Chevy would need to fix the pricing/option structure on both and either offer a more powerful optional engine or up the power on the Malibu’s base engine plus revise exterior styling. The Cruze badly needs a performance engine variant to compete with Ford, Hyundai and Honda.
Exterior styling is not a negative for Cruze or Malibu;they’re not bad looking rides. If exterior styling is such a major factor then the Civic should be selling at a snail’s pace.
The exterior revision was aimed more at the Malibu which has come under criticism for it’s odd looking front end which I agree could look better. The Cruze is okay but reminds me a lot of the previous generation Civic.
The Malibu is a quiet, smooth riding car with great electronics but needs a more competitive base engine with some more horse power.
I have one the engine sucks it has no power or get up
One what?
The Malibu and Cruze are among the quicker vehicles in their classes. Still not enough power try upgrading to a Camaro or Corvette.
But this is something you should have learned on the test drive.
I HAVE NO SIMPATHY FOR STUPIDITY! ! !
These redesigned models weren’t stellar performers to begin with on the sales charts so any slight increase is noteworthy I guess.
I would like a comparable priced Chevy 4 door sedan with a V8 and rear wheel drive. I love what Chrysler does with the Charger but will not buy one.
If you want a V8 and RWD, get the SS instead of the Malibu.
I like SS too, but sad GM doesn’t want to sell RWD sedan anymore. SS will be gone after this year.
I hear those are about 65K
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“I would like a comparable priced Chevy 4 door sedan with a V8 and rear wheel drive.”
A $21K sedan with V8 and RWD? Are you on crack?
Personally I think the Malibu is the best looking car in the segment but the 2.0 needs to be available across the board. The Cruze DESPERATLY needs an optional engine. A hatch with the LTG and upgraded suspension would be a hoot and would be in my garage right now if available. Come on General throw us a bone – SS versions that consist of more than decals.
if Trump wants more American jobs and more tax money, he should apply a tax to all the Japanese brands, even if they are assembled (put together) in the U.S.
Trump wants you to write a check to him. He doesn’t give a damn about America.
The Civic sold in the US has 70% domestic content and is built in Indiana. The Cruze has 44% domestic content and is built in Ohio. The Civic has outsold the Cruze this year to date by 154,336 units in the US. Sorta shows how many American jobs are involved. I don’t know the corporate tax levels being paid, but I’d bet lunch that the payroll taxes paid to American workers and their state and local communities is of a similar percentage difference.
The window label listing where parts came from can be misleading. As someone who formerly worked in the automotive supply chain, I know that foreign parts can be shipped to a US facility (where they may or may not have an additional operation done to them such as painting or packaging) then they can be shipped to the auto maker as a US supplied part. This adds cost to the part, but some auto makers see this as a valuable marketing expense to raise the % US Parts on the label.
There are other studies that cover a lot more factors into how much a car contributes to jobs in the US. The Kogod lists the CIvic at #12, 41, or 78 (some Civics are imported) depending on the model, and the Cruze is #18 or 50 (hatchback is made in Mexico), depending on the model – so I guess it’s almost a toss up on these two.
http://www.american.edu/kogod/research/autoindex/index.cfm
Why would people vote down for this? Look it’s not where the car is built it’s where the profits go back To!
I see many Cruzes & Malibus at my local rental lot…as per usual..but I have been seeing some Honda Civics as well, never seen them before til the last few months..
I’m not sure why, Honda is making great good looking Accords and Civics and should not have any trouble selling. Chevy makes great cars but lacks body designs to get people excited about them. They do make great looking prototypes.
Honda’s styling is good on some, hideous on others. But Chevy is too conservative, the new Cruze and Nox are pretty bland. Even Hyundai/Kia is making sharp cars that have sharper lines, stance, and far superior lighting.
Just goes to prove that not everyone wants a CUV.