General Motors and its joint ventures reported 367,712 new vehicle deliveries for January 2018 in China, a 14.5 percent increase from January 2017.
The Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and Baojun brands posted sales gains, while Wuling sales decreased.
In 2018, GM will introduce 15 new and refreshed models to support sustained growth in its largest retail market. About half of those 15 new and refreshed models will be SUVs and MPVs to satisfy strong consumer demand.
Shanghai GM Sales – January 2018
January 2018 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 – January 2018
Chevrolet sales increased 39.5 percent to 54,350 units, the brand’s highest monthly growth since February 2015.
- Chevrolet Cavalier sales more than doubled to over 19,000 units, remaining the brand’s best-selling nameplate. The vehicle was initially introduced as the second-generation Cruze in China, but then was renamed to Cavalier when the all-new, second-gen global Cruze was introduced in the market.
- Chevrolet Malibu sales doubled to more than 12,000 units
- Chevrolet Equinox sales accounted for about 6,600 units, strengthening its foothold in the highly competitive global SUV market segment
Buick China Sales – January 2018
Buick sales increased 5.7 percent to 113,007 units.
- Buick Excelle GT sedan sales totaled roughly 32,000 units
- Buick Verano sales topped 18,000 units
- Buick GL8 sales increased 34 percent to over 14,000 units
- Buick GL6 sales accounted for over 4,200 units, during the compact MPV’s first January in the market
In March 2017, 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 builds on the success of the popular premium sedan nameplate.
Cadillac China Sales – January 2018
GM’s Cadillac luxury brand continued to build its presence in the Chinese market, increasing sales 12.3 percent to 20,222 units. The results represent the 23rd consecutive month of double-digit Cadillac sales growth in China. The results represent a new January record for the brand.
- Cadillac XT5 sales totaled over 7,600 units, remaining the brand’s best-selling model
- Cadillac XTS sales increased 32 percent to over 6,000 units
- Cadillac ATS-L sales surpassed 5,300 units
- Cadillac CT6 sales increased 50 percent to over 1,100 units
Cadillac’s sales performance in China outpaced the brand’s U.S. sales volume by 10,389 units during the month.
SAIC-GM-Wuling Sales – January 2018
January 2018 sales results at GM’s other Chinese joint venture — SAIC-GM-Wuling — were as follows:
Baojun China Sales – January 2018
Baojun sales increased 36 percent to 92,356 units, setting a new January record.
- Baojun 510 sales exceeded 43,000 units, with the SUV remaining the brand’s best-selling model for the 10th consecutive month
- Baojun 310 sales nearly doubled, exceeding 21,000 units; they were led by the Baojun 310 wagon that generated over 14,000 deliveries
Wuling China Sales – January 2018
Wuling sales decreased 1.9 percent to 87,777 units, as the brand sustained its leadership in the mini-commercial vehicle market.
- Wuling Hong Guang sales exceeded 48,000 units
- Wuling Hong Guang S3 sales accounted for a third of total sales in January; the vehicle went on sale in November
Sales Results - January 2018 - China - Baojun
| MODEL | JAN 2018 / JAN 2017 | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAOJUN TOTAL | +35.97% | 92,356 | 67,926 |
Sales Results - January 2018 - China - Wuling
| MODEL | JAN 2018 / JAN 2017 | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WULING TOTAL | -1.85% | 87,777 | 89,432 |
Sales Results - January 2018 - China - Jiefang
| MODEL | JAN 2018 / JAN 2017 | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIEFANG TOTAL | * | 0 | * |
Sales Results - January 2018 - China - Chevrolet
| MODEL | JAN 2018 / JAN 2017 | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET TOTAL | +39.55% | 54,350 | 38,948 |
Sales Results - January 2018 - China - Cadillac
| MODEL | JAN 2018 / JAN 2017 | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CADILLAC TOTAL | +12.28% | 20,222 | 18,011 |
Sales Results - January 2018 - China - Buick
| MODEL | JAN 2018 / JAN 2017 | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUICK TOTAL | +5.68% | 113,007 | 106,930 |
Sales Results - January 2018 - China - GM Totals
| BRAND | JAN 2018 / JAN 2017 | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAOJUN TOTAL | +35.97% | 92,356 | 67,926 |
| JIEFANG TOTAL | * | 0 | * |
| WULING TOTAL | -1.85% | 87,777 | 89,432 |
| CHEVROLET TOTAL | +39.55% | 54,350 | 38,948 |
| CADILLAC TOTAL | +12.28% | 20,222 | 18,011 |
| BUICK TOTAL | +5.68% | 113,007 | 106,930 |
| GM CHINA TOTAL | +14.46% | 367,712 | 321,247 |
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to GM China January 2017 sales
- Starting with April 2015 sales results, GM began reporting retail sales rather than wholesales in China. All numbers above represent retail sales.
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- GM Canada January 2017 sales results
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- Canada January 2017 Buick sales results
- Canada January 2017 GMC sales results
- GM China January 2017 sales results
- Global January 2017 Cadillac sales results
- U.S. GM January 2017 sales results
Comments
Great to see GM succeed in China. Hopefully the company can capitalize on these profits to outcompete global juggernauts like Toyota, Hyundai, and VW. Also kind of sad to see US sales at mere 198,548 compared to the China sales. In my opinion, I think it would be great to see GM exceed its 18% market share and dominate the American market like Hyundai does in Korea with its 80% market share.
Keep in mind that U.S. sales are 2-3 times more profitable than Chinese sales (on a per unit basis). That said, yes – it would be great to see GM grow its market share at home…