Buick Envision sales increased in the United States and Canada, but decreased in Mexico during the third quarter of 2019.
Buick Envision Sales - Q3 2019 - United States
In the United States, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 8,088 units in Q3 2019, an increase of about 39 percent compared to 5,803 units sold in Q3 2018.In the first nine months of the year, Envision sales increased about 10 percent to 24,849 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2019 / Q3 2018 | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVISION | +39.38% | 8,088 | 5,803 | +9.87% | 24,849 | 22,617 |
Buick Envision Sales - Q3 2019 - Canada
In Canada, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 882 units in Q3 2019, an increase of about 38 percent compared to 640 units sold in Q3 2018.In the first nine months of the year, Envision sales increased about 5 percent to 2,084 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2019 / Q3 2018 | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVISION | +37.81% | 882 | 640 | +4.72% | 2,084 | 1,990 |
Buick Envision Sales - Q3 2019 - Mexico
In Mexico, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 55 units in Q3 2019, a decrease of about 59 percent compared to 135 units sold in Q3 2018.In the first nine months of the year, Envision sales decreased about 50 percent to 184 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2019 / Q3 2018 | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVISION | -59.26% | 55 | 135 | -49.59% | 184 | 365 |
Competitive Sales Comparison
Buick Envision sales in the third quarter of 2019 saw the model get overtaken by its corporate cousin – the Cadillac XT4 (see Cadillac XT4 sales), placing the Buick in fourth place in its competitive set. Leading the pack are the Acura RDX in first place and Lexus NX in second.
The Envision managed to outsell the rest of its competitors, including the all-new 2020 Lincoln Corsair, which replaces the now-discontinued Lincoln MKC, as well as the Audi Q3, Volvo XC40, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X2, and Infiniti QX30.
Sales Numbers - Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q3 2019 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 19 / Q3 18 | Q3 19 | Q3 18 | Q3 19 SHARE | Q3 18 SHARE | YTD 19 / YTD 18 | YTD 19 | YTD 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACURA RDX | -14.47% | 14,777 | 17,276 | 21% | 29% | +0.81% | 44,958 | 44,598 |
| LEXUS NX | -11.07% | 13,198 | 14,841 | 19% | 25% | -7.90% | 40,074 | 43,513 |
| CADILLAC XT4 | +4,138.47% | 8,986 | 212 | 13% | 0% | +10,792.45% | 23,092 | 212 |
| BUICK ENVISION | +39.38% | 8,088 | 5,803 | 12% | 10% | +9.87% | 24,849 | 22,617 |
| LINCOLN CORSAIR | * | 6,523 | * | 9% | 0% | * | 18,266 | 0 |
| AUDI Q3 | +41.59% | 5,655 | 3,994 | 8% | 7% | -58.39% | 6,087 | 14,630 |
| VOLVO XC40 | +18.68% | 4,670 | 3,935 | 7% | 7% | +46.39% | 13,223 | 9,033 |
| BMW X1 | -24.82% | 4,537 | 6,035 | 7% | 10% | -43.13% | 12,673 | 22,286 |
| BMW X2 | -49.11% | 2,513 | 4,938 | 4% | 8% | -23.58% | 8,335 | 10,907 |
| INFINITI QX30 | -68.44% | 576 | 1,825 | 1% | 3% | -54.44% | 3,025 | 6,639 |
| TOTAL | +18.12% | 69,523 | 58,859 | +11.55% | 194,582 | 174,435 |
From a segment share standpoint, the Buick Envision accounted for 12 percent, while the Acura RDX led with 21 percent, followed by the Lexus NX with 19 percent, and Cadillac XT4 with 13 percent.
The luxury C-crossover segment expanded 18 percent to 69,523 units in Q3 2019.
The GM Authority Take
The continued growth in Buick Envision sales is great news after rather disappointing sales results during the fourth quarter of 2018 and again in the first quarter of 2019.
We primarily attribute the rebound in Buick Envision sales to the ongoing 16 percent discount that the Tri-Shield brand has been offering throughout most of 2019. And during the month of December, Buick has actually increased its discount offer for the Envision.
Going forward, it is unclear whether the Envision will remain in Buick’s North American lineup. The crossover recently received a refresh for the Chinese market, but the update has not been announced for the Americas, as least at the time of this writing. GM Authority was first to report that is GM working on a Buick CUV derived off the Cadillac XT4. The model will likely be called Buick Enspire and is expected to launch some time in the 2020 calendar year, potentially as a replacement for the Envision in North America.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Buick Envision sales in Q3 2018
- In the United States, there were 76 selling days in Q3 2019 and 76 selling days in Q3 2018
- In Canada, there were 76 selling days in Q3 2018 and 76 selling days in Q3 2018
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.
The 2019 Envision received 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. There's also the removal of the Buick script from the rear of the vehicle.
The 2020 Envision will receive two new exterior colors, at the expense of two existing ones.
The Buick Envision is built exclusively at the GM Dong Yue factory operated by GM China and SAIC for global markets
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Comments
Glad to see that the Envision is finally picking up steam. Now that the cloud of “made in China” has been forgotten by many, the Envision can truly shine.
I’m glad it’s gone up. Let’s hope it continues. GM/Buick really must bring that million edition model (see article on here from last week) here for sale. Make it the Envision Avenir. That would certainly help sales more. With one of the current fads here of “blacked out” or “midnight editions” selling well, that blacked out model would do well.