GMC Acadia Sales Decrease 25 Percent To 20,108 Units In Q2 2018
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GMC Acadia sales decreased in the United States and in Mexico while increasing in Canada during the second quarter of 2018.
GMC Acadia Sales - Q2 2018 - United States
In the United States, GMC Acadia deliveries totaled 20,108 units in Q2 2018, a decrease of about 25 percent compared to 26,883 units sold in Q2 2017.In the first six months of the year, Acadia sales decreased about 11 percent to 50,008 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2018 / Q2 2017 | Q2 2018 | Q2 2017 | YTD 2018 / YTD 2017 | YTD 2018 | YTD 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA | -25.20% | 20,108 | 26,883 | -10.69% | 50,008 | 55,995 |
GMC Acadia Sales - Q2 2018 - Canada
In Canada, GMC Acadia deliveries totaled 1,555 units in Q2 2018, an increase of about 21 percent compared to 1,287 units sold in Q2 2017.In the first six months of the year, Acadia sales increased about 17 percent to 2,768 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2018 / Q2 2017 | Q2 2018 | Q2 2017 | YTD 2018 / YTD 2017 | YTD 2018 | YTD 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA | +20.82% | 1,555 | 1,287 | +17.39% | 2,768 | 2,358 |
GMC Acadia Sales - Q2 2018 - Mexico
In Mexico, GMC Acadia deliveries totaled 347 units in Q2 2018, a decrease of about 9 percent compared to 382 units sold in Q2 2017.In the first six months of the year, Acadia sales decreased about 22 percent to 621 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2018 / Q2 2017 | Q2 2018 | Q2 2017 | YTD 2018 / YTD 2017 | YTD 2018 | YTD 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA | -9.16% | 347 | 382 | -21.89% | 621 | 795 |
Competitive Sales Comparison
The Acadia’s U.S. sales performance places it in 9th place in its segment in terms of overall Q2 2018 sales volume out of 16 competitors. The model was outsold by its primary rivals, the Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer (see Ford Explorer sales), Jeep Grand Cherokee (see Jeep Grand Cherokee sales), Honda Pilot, Chevrolet Traverse, which shares a larger version of the Acadia’s C1 vehicle architecture (see Chevy Traverse sales), Ford Edge (see Ford Edge sales) Hyundai Santa-Fe and Kia Sorento.
The Acadia outsold other strong segment contenders, including the Nissan Murano, Dodge Durango (see Dodge Durango sales), Nissan Pathfinder, Volkswagen Atlas (see VW Atlas sales), Mitsubishi Outlander, Mazda CX-9 (see Mazda CX-9 sales), as well as the Subaru Ascent.
Sales Numbers - Midsize & Full-Size Mainstream Crossovers - Q2 2018 - United States
| MODEL | Q2 18 / Q2 17 | Q2 18 | Q2 17 | YTD 18 / YTD 17 | YTD 18 | YTD 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER | +15.07% | 61,372 | 53,333 | +14.28% | 114,254 | 99,975 |
| EXPLORER | -11.16% | 56,674 | 63,790 | -6.46% | 110,805 | 118,461 |
| GRAND CHEROKEE | -6.55% | 55,865 | 59,779 | -6.07% | 109,313 | 116,379 |
| PILOT | +31.29% | 38,246 | 29,131 | +39.97% | 76,079 | 54,355 |
| TRAVERSE | +30.02% | 35,892 | 27,606 | +30.08% | 74,090 | 56,958 |
| EDGE | -9.96% | 35,394 | 39,310 | -4.50% | 68,048 | 71,257 |
| SORENTO | +6.42% | 31,374 | 29,481 | +4.98% | 52,760 | 50,256 |
| SANTA FE | -4.00% | 30,633 | 31,910 | -1.38% | 59,185 | 60,012 |
| ACADIA | -25.20% | 20,108 | 26,883 | -10.69% | 50,008 | 55,995 |
| MURANO | +3.62% | 18,078 | 17,447 | +11.83% | 38,800 | 34,696 |
| DURANGO | -17.18% | 16,489 | 19,909 | -10.69% | 32,722 | 36,638 |
| PATHFINDER | -16.81% | 15,596 | 18,747 | -25.88% | 33,702 | 45,467 |
| ATLAS | +223.79% | 13,026 | 4,023 | +599.93% | 28,158 | 4,023 |
| OUTLANDER | +23.72% | 10,407 | 8,412 | +30.59% | 23,506 | 18,000 |
| CX-9 | +20.86% | 7,028 | 5,815 | +21.49% | 14,716 | 12,113 |
| ASCENT | * | 1,897 | * | * | 1,897 | * |
| TOTAL | +2.87% | 448,079 | 435,576 | +6.41% | 888,043 | 834,585 |
The mainstream mid- and full-size crossover segments, comprised of CUVs with a starting price of roughly $30,000, saw sales increase 3 percent in Q2 2018 and 6.41 percent in the first six months of 2018.
The GM Authority Take
The Acadia’s sales slide continued in Q2 2018, as the midsize crossover saw the biggest drop in sales volume in its entire segment. The precipitous drop in Q2 sales follows record-setting sales in the first 10 months of 2017, followed by declines in November and December 2017, as well as in January. Sales did, however, increase in February and March.
The rather steep decline in Acadia deliveries (yes, a 25 percent decline is, in fact, characterized as steep) is highly concerning given the growth of the segment. In other words, not only is the Acadia not keeping up with its segment, but it is actually falling behind.
We attribute the ongoing drop in Acadia sales volume to the following factors:
- A relatively new product that’s becoming outdated and therefore less desirable relative to the competition. For instance:
- Honda Pilot offers a V6 engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission at rough the same starting price as the Acadia with the significantly less powerful 2.5L I4 and less advanced 6-speed automatic transmission
- The Volkswagen Atlas and Mazda CX-9 offer significantly more cabin refinement compared to the Acadia, even in range-topping Acadia Denali trimmings
- Luckily, an updated 2020 GMC Acadia is on the way, which will hopefully address the product-related issues.
- A potential decrease in fleet order timing, which may have taken place in February and March of 2018
- Potentially less aggressive sales incentives on the model during the quarter
- First-generation Acadia owners who prefer a larger model, and are therefore switching to a larger vehicle, such as the Buick Enclave or Chevrolet Traverse
About GMC Acadia
The GMC Acadia is a mid-size crossover utility vehicle (CUV). It is the largest GMC crossover currently offered, slotting above the compact GMC Terrain.
The current model was introduced for the 2017 model year and represents the second generation of the Acadia nameplate. It rides on the GM C1 platform shared with the Cadillac XT5. It is expected that the upcoming, future Chevrolet Blazer will ride on the same platform. Meanwhile, the second-generation Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave use a longer-wheelbase variant of the same architecture.
Compared to its first-generation predecessor, the second-gen Acadia is an all-new vehicle that is one size segment smaller, while also being sleeker, more modern, more tech-laden and much lighter. Despite its smaller size, the second-gen Acadia manages to retain three rows of seating and generous cargo space.
For the 2018 model year, the Acadia got a new color, automatic heated steering wheel in place of the manual heated steering wheel, Tire Fill Alert, some new wheels on the SLT-1 All Terrain model, as well as broader availability of the 3.6L V-6 engine and All-Terrain package.
For the 2019 model year, the Acadia receives several new colors, Express Up and Down window controls for the driver's-side controls as standard on the SLE-2 and SLT-1 trims, the expanded availability of the Ebony interior color with the All-Terrain package on the SLT trim level and the introduction of the Acadia Black Edition.
The Acadia Black Edition was introduced for the 2019 model year
A midcycle refresh arrives for the 2020 model year that delivers updated styling, the new GM 9-speed automatic transmission, a new turbo-charged 2.0L I-4 LSY engine, a new AT4 model that replaces the Acadia All Terrain, interior updates, and various other improvements.
The GMC Acadia is built exclusively at the GM Spring Hill factory in Tennessee operated by GM USA.
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Here is an actual owners take.
The vehicle has really had no major changes for 3 straight years.
The segment has seen significant changes in new product.
The GM brands have the new larger Chevy and coming Blazer.
The incentives have just not been here this year
Inventories at dealers are not close to what I had to choose from a year ago.
Holden version are coming this year right about now.
Finally this is not a typical fleet vehicle. Ford moves a lot of product on fleet but is not making much money from them.
The new model refresh will help but it is a much tougher segment that will only get tougher.
Need new engine and transmission. It still uses 6 speed. I would be all over this car if they had hybrid/performance version of this. The engine is too weak.
Power is not an issue. Thus is a family trucksrer not a Camaro. The 310 HP is a good balance of power and mpg.
The Six Speed works well and it will be replaced with the 9 speed next year but be ready for the auto stop to be added because of it.
Hybrid? Just how much more?
Better get the Turbo 4 and keep the price inline.
FYI rev the engine over 3000 RPM as the power band is 3000 to 5800 RPM.
I have been looking at these in the Atlanta area for about a year, and the inventory is lacking to say the least as well as the incentives.
Last January we bought a new 17 Denali for $13k off sticker. They cut down inventories then and they never recovered an no better deals offered.
Try to find on. With the electronic suspension and it was even tough then.
Yes it is worth the cost.
Give some fresh front styling at least with LED headlights on the Denali line if not standard on all trims. Add some technology into the interior
Other new crossovers within GM may have taken some of Acadia’s sales.
We are getting to a point where updates need to happen every 2-3 years. I believe GM realizes the importance of not letting an existing model go stale, I know GM China continues to do more updates, complete makeovers and all new models, within an ongoing reduced time frame. As a result, GM China sales continue to be much better than most competition.
Maybe sales are bad because the ACADIA in any trim other than a DENALI is just Plain Jane! Colors and the rubber baby buggy bumper trim makes the vehicle look cheap. In most cases GM has made the looks and trim of most of their vehicles look “BLAH”.
In addition a choice of a gutless 4-Banger or a Gas Hog V-6 is also an issue.
The new Chevy Blazer will have the same issues…………overpriced and not so nice.
It would be nice if everyone took out a 10 year loan to buy a nice looking vehicle but that’s not going to happen.
I may sound mean but most of my gearhead friends say the same……….
Think about it GM!
And BTW………….I own an Equinox, and Impala, and a Ford Mustang…………
I just don’t care for the looks of the Acadia. The looks don’t match the price.
They took a perfectly good Vehicle and shrunk the size.. they didn’t think about owner loyalty…plus they kept the high price… Chevy traverse here we come….
Many owners of the first-gen complained that it was too big. They right-sized it and it now hits at the heart of the segment. Those who are looking for the size of the first-gen can look at the Traverse (as you said) or the Enclave… the sale still goes to GM.
It’s too small for a 7 seater, better off with the Traverse. And GM loses sales across the board because they provide no way to turn off the engine start/stop feature.
Traded a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit for a 2018 Acadia Denali, thought it was a good move but ended up with a pig with cheap lipstick. Comparisons: GMC shade for the sunroof…cheap cloth cover that flaps in the wind when the window is open..Professional grade? more like Kia grade. Jeep 1 year Uconnect and Sirius xm…GMC 3 months..cheap. GMC no entry lights on side view mirror, no lighted cup holders, no power side view mirror fold in, no rain sensitive wippers, no moving headlamps. Looks like Gm just stripped the model and raised the price, not even close to a high end Suv. Waiting for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee so I can trade back up to a real luxury SUV….Bye Bye GMC