Chevrolet Express sales increased in the United States and Canada, and decreased in Mexico during the second quarter of 2019.
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q2 2019 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 21,528 units in Q2 2019, an increase of about 1 percent compared to 21,413 units sold in Q2 2018.In the first six months of the year, Express sales decreased about 6 percent to 38,743 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2019 / Q2 2018 | Q2 2019 | Q2 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +0.54% | 21,528 | 21,413 | -5.93% | 38,743 | 41,187 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q2 2019 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 1,355 units in Q2 2019, an increase of about 11 percent compared to 1,216 units sold in Q2 2018.In the first six months of the year, Express sales increased about 7 percent to 2,643 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2019 / Q2 2018 | Q2 2019 | Q2 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | +11.43% | 1,355 | 1,216 | +7.18% | 2,643 | 2,466 |
Chevrolet Express Sales - Q2 2019 - Mexico
In Mexico, Chevrolet Express deliveries totaled 85 units in Q2 2019, a decrease of about 48 percent compared to 163 units sold in Q2 2018.In the first six months of the year, Express sales decreased about 35 percent to 193 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2019 / Q2 2018 | Q2 2019 | Q2 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | -47.85% | 85 | 163 | -34.58% | 193 | 295 |
Competitive Sales Comparison
Chevy Express sales performance enabled the aging archaic but proven vehicle to maintain second place position in its segment by sales volume during the quarter, behind the Ford Transit in first place (see Ford Transit sales). Though second place doesn’t sound too bad, we should note that the Transit grew its market share to 40 percent, while the Express saw its market share fall from 25 to 24 percent as a result of a faster growth rate for the Transit.
The Express outsold the Ram ProMaster (see Ram ProMaster sales), Ford E-Series (see Ford E-Series sales), the Express’ corporate twin – the GMC Savana (see GMC Savana sales), and the Nissan NV. Furthermore, while the Express and Savana saw sales volumes increase, both the Ford E-Series and Ram ProMaster saw sales volumes fall during the quarter.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q2 2019 - United States
| MODEL | Q2 19 / Q2 18 | Q2 19 | Q2 18 | Q2 19 SHARE | Q2 18 SHARE | YTD 19 / YTD 18 | YTD 19 | YTD 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | +0.50% | 41,265 | 41,061 | 40% | 41% | +2.37% | 73,107 | 71,412 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +0.54% | 21,528 | 21,413 | 21% | 21% | -5.93% | 38,743 | 41,187 |
| RAM PROMASTER | -3.68% | 13,393 | 13,905 | 13% | 14% | +31.19% | 26,712 | 20,362 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -0.45% | 11,560 | 11,612 | 11% | 12% | -12.37% | 22,351 | 25,505 |
| GMC SAVANA | +32.59% | 9,503 | 7,167 | 9% | 7% | +34.31% | 16,069 | 11,964 |
| NISSAN NV | +12.25% | 5,029 | 4,480 | 5% | 4% | +15.62% | 9,536 | 8,248 |
| TOTAL | +2.65% | 102,278 | 99,638 | +4.39% | 186,518 | 178,678 |
It’s also worth noting that combined deliveries of the Ford Transit and E-Series totaled nearly 53,000 units, accounting for 51 percent segment share during the quarter. Meanwhile, GM’s offerings – the Chevy Express and GMC Savana – saw cumulative deliveries of about 31,000 units for a 30 percent segment share – significantly less than that of the Blue Oval. Even so, the fact that the Express (and Savana) can garner that many deliveries is quite impressive given that GM’s twin vans are the oldest vehicles in the segment that have seen very few changes over the past two decades.
The full-size mainstream van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, expanded nearly 3 percent to 102,278 units in Q2 2019.
The GM Authority Take
The Express is an archaic relic that traces its roots to the 1990s. In fact, it’s the oldest product in the Chevrolet lineup, and by a wide margin. Even so, it remains a solid seller for Chevrolet and General Motors, and its 47 percent growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2018 and continued growth in the first quarter and second quarter of 2019 are nothing short of impressive.
We attribute the Express’ sustained sales performance to the product being a proven workhorse in the marketplace and cost-effective to buy, up-fit, operate and maintain, despite the availability of significantly newer and more competitive products such as the Ford Transit, Nissan NV and Fiat/Ram ProMaster.
Working in the Express’ favor is a well-established community of up-fitters who prepare or modify the vehicle for various commercial duties. We also believe that the introduction of the 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel LWN engine and 8-speed automatic transmission (M5U), introduced for the 2017 model year, has generated increased interest in the model. That said, the Express’ success could dwindle in market as the competition continues to offer newer vehicles. Luckily, it seems that GM is working on a replacement, of sorts.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Express Q2 2018 sales
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days in Q2 2019 and 77 selling days in Q2 2018
- Sales numbers for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van are not available, since the Mercedes-Benz Vans division does not break out sales by model. Requests to provide the information have been continuously declined.
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2016 Chevy Express Passenger van
About Chevrolet Express
The Chevrolet Express is a line of full-size vans offered in cargo, passenger, and cutaway configurations. It slots above the Chevrolet City Express compact van, which was sourced from Nissan but has been discontinued after the 2018 model year.
The first-generation Express ran from the 1996-2002 model years and was based on the GMT 600 platform. In 2003, an updated model was launched on what is known as the GMT 610 platform. This updated model remains on sale today, albeit the range has undergone a few updates to powertrain and minor styling changes. The Express also has a GMC-badged twin - the GMC Savana.
It is currently unclear whether or when General Motors will overhaul the Express, which is showing its age. The 2019 model year will represent its 17th year on the market.
Sold primarily to fleet customers, the Chevrolet Express is built primarily at the GM Wentzville factory in Missouri operated by GM USA. In early 2017, Navistar began contract assembly of the Express cutaway in its factory in Springfield, Ohio, as part of GM's plan to boost the model's production and supply.
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Comments
Chevy express is out dated in its style and technology workers are looking for more cargo are head room and more work set up packages lets get on the ball guys
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. It’s a great van and I hope it goes on further!