Buick Envision sales increased in the United States and decreased in Canada in November 2017.
Buick Envision Sales - November 2017 - United States
In the United States, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 2,228 units in November 2017, an increase of about 25 percent compared to 1,785 units sold in November 2016.In the first eleven months of the year, Envision sales increased about 241 percent to 34,984 units.
| MODEL | NOV 2017 / NOV 2016 | NOVEMBER 2017 | NOVEMBER 2016 | YTD 2017 / YTD 2016 | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVISION | +24.82% | 2,228 | 1,785 | +240.91% | 34,984 | 10,262 |
Buick Envision Sales - November 2017 - Canada
In Canada, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 213 units in November 2017, a decrease of about 10 percent compared to 237 units sold in November 2016.In the first eleven months of the year, Envision sales increased about 255 percent to 3,172 units.
| MODEL | NOV 2017 / NOV 2016 | NOVEMBER 2017 | NOVEMBER 2016 | YTD 2017 / YTD 2016 | YTD 2017 | YTD 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVISION | -10.13% | 213 | 237 | +255.21% | 3,172 | 893 |
The GM Authority Take
After its first drop in year-over-year U.S. sales volume in October, the Envision returned to growth in November – posting a healthy gain that is far greater than the rest of the segment contenders.
The performance retains it in third, or second-to-last, place in terms of cumulative November sales volume behind the Lexus NX and Acura RDX but ahead of the Lincoln MKC (see Lincoln MKC sales) and Infiniti QX50.
Besides posting the highest November sales growth, the Envision also posted the highest sales growth in the first 11 months of 2017, with sales growing 241 percent.
We expect Envision sales to continue growing in the coming months as long as the market continues to favor crossovers and Buick is capable of keeping up with demand for the vehicle. Whether the Envision can catch up to Lexus and Acura sales volumes remains to be seen. What’s more, the Envision will soon see internal competition from GM’s Cadillac brand and its upcoming 2019 Cadillac XT4 compact crossover, which will aim to take on the Lexus NX head on.
Sales Numbers - Compact Premium Luxury Crossovers - November 2017 - United States
| MODEL | NOV 17 / NOV 16 | NOVEMBER 17 | NOVEMBER 16 | YTD 17 / YTD 16 | YTD 17 | YTD 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX | +5.55% | 5,404 | 5,120 | +9.31% | 51,931 | 47,509 |
| RDX | +0.67% | 3,775 | 3,750 | +0.15% | 46,487 | 46,416 |
| ENVISION | +24.82% | 2,228 | 1,785 | +240.91% | 34,984 | 10,262 |
| MKC | -1.36% | 2,037 | 2,065 | +7.81% | 24,544 | 22,767 |
| QX50 | +12.48% | 1,622 | 1,442 | +0.84% | 15,072 | 14,947 |
| TOTAL | +6.38% | 15,066 | 14,162 | +21.93% | 173,018 | 141,901 |
The compact, front-drive premium crossover segment grew 6.38 percent in November and 22 percent in the first 11 months of 2017.
Below, we display sales numbers for compact luxury crossovers from European luxury brands for informational purposes. Despite being close in size to the Lexus NX, Acura RDX, Buick Envision and Lincoln MKC, these vehicles have starting prices roughly $5,000 higher and therefore are generally purchased by customers who shop the midsize premium crossover segment that includes the Lexus RX, Acura MDX, Cadillac XT5 and Lincoln MKX.For instance, the Buick Envision starts at $34,065 while the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class starts at $40,050 and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio starts at $41,995. As such, these models are in the same segment as the European models from a size standpoint, but are a segment lower from a pricing/transactional standpoint.
Sales Numbers - Compact Sport-Luxury Crossovers - November 2017 - United States
| MODEL | NOV 17 / NOV 16 | NOVEMBER 17 | NOVEMBER 16 | YTD 17 / YTD 16 | YTD 17 | YTD 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC-CLASS | +38.21% | 5,357 | 3,876 | -3.11% | 42,491 | 43,854 |
| X3 | -31.93% | 3,087 | 4,535 | -7.17% | 36,408 | 39,218 |
| X4 | +33.58% | 541 | 405 | +1.53% | 4,660 | 4,590 |
| Q5 | +30.57% | 5,467 | 4,187 | +16.12% | 50,109 | 43,154 |
| STELVIO | * | 657 | * | * | 1,724 | * |
| XC60 | -6.96% | 1,977 | 2,125 | +13.73% | 20,095 | 17,669 |
| TOTAL | +12.94% | 17,086 | 15,128 | +4.72% | 155,487 | 148,485 |
About Buick Envision
The Buick Envision is a compact crossover that slots above the subcompact Buick Encore and below the full-size Buick Enclave. The current, first-generation Envision was introduced for the 2016 model year. The vehicle is based on a variant of the GM D2 platform shared with the second-generation GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Volt.
The Envision launched with a relatively steep starting price of $42,995 in 2016, since it was available only in the two highest trim levels and with the most potent turbo 2.0L LTG engine. The 2017 model introduced several lower-end trim levels, enabling the starting price to drop to $34,990. The 2018 model goes unchanged from the 2017 model. However, the 2019 Envision is getting a midcycle refresh that includes a significant amount of changes, including new headlights and front grille, the new GM 9-speed automatic transmission on Premium models, new exterior colors and interior color combinations, reconfiguring the exhaust pipe on non-Premium models to be turned under the vehicle, new taillights, new wheel choices, the replacement of Ice Blue ambient lighting with White, and the addition of three new technologies – an ionizing air cleaner, Tire Fill Alert, and wireless cell phone charging.
2019 Buick Envision
The Buick Envision is built exclusively at the GM Dong Yue factory operated by GM China.
[nggallery id=643]- All percent change figures compared to Buick Envision November 2016 sales
- In the United States, there were 25 selling days in November 2017 and 25 selling days in November 2016
- In Canada, there were 26 selling days in November 2017 and 26 selling days in November 2016
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Comments
I’m surprised about the rankings. Envision bests RX. Then again, I have no taste considering I love QX50.
You mean NX? In that case, how does it best it? I’ve tried to find out and can’t say I’m impressed with either one, but the Lexus at least stands out on the road due to the love it or hate it design, while the Envision is yet another boring crossover. That said, I too love the QX50… to bad it’s going to become a Nissan Altima now.
Q50 is one of the finest options on the road
MAGA, Don’t buy vehicles from China, although, it is ironic that the only two vehicles that keep Buick out the the toilet in it’s reliability ratings along with Cadillac and GMC are Korean and Chinese made. Maybe GM should just hang it up and import a few vehicles from China and call it a day. Heck, they could even sell them through Walmart! More profits for stockholders and bonuses for upper management.
Brian, Do you wear the red hat, too?
I support union workers but import from China can’t be stopped in a nation the rewards the rich and punishes the poor with tax law.
Haven’t you realized Trump is leading the wage race to the bottom–may this be his imported workers or his government’s allowing of Asian slave-like labor.