Chevrolet Traverse sales decreased in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, while tallying the first figures in South Korea during the fourth quarter of 2019.
Chevrolet Traverse Sales - Q4 2019 - United States
In the United States, Chevrolet Traverse deliveries totaled 33,631 units in Q4 2019, a decrease of about 15 percent compared to 39,536 units sold in Q4 2018.During the complete 2019 calendar year, Traverse sales decreased about 0 percent to 147,122 units.
MODEL | Q4 2019 / Q4 2018 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TRAVERSE | -14.94% | 33,631 | 39,536 | +0.40% | 147,122 | 146,534 |
Chevrolet Traverse Sales - Q4 2019 - Canada
In Canada, Chevrolet Traverse deliveries totaled 1,109 units in Q4 2019, a decrease of about 23 percent compared to 1,438 units sold in Q4 2018.During the complete 2019 calendar year, Traverse sales decreased about 5 percent to 6,157 units.
MODEL | Q4 2019 / Q4 2018 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TRAVERSE | -22.86% | 1,109 | 1,438 | -5.48% | 6,157 | 6,514 |
Chevrolet Traverse Sales - Q4 2019 - Mexico
In Mexico, Chevrolet Traverse deliveries totaled 165 units in Q4 2019, a decrease of about 63 percent compared to 449 units sold in Q4 2018.During the complete 2019 calendar year, Traverse sales decreased about 45 percent to 725 units.
MODEL | Q4 2019 / Q4 2018 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TRAVERSE | -63.25% | 165 | 449 | -44.87% | 725 | 1,315 |
Chevrolet Traverse Sales - Q4 2019 - South Korea
In South Korea, Chevrolet Traverse deliveries totaled 738 units in Q4 2019.During the complete 2019 calendar year, Traverse sales totaled 842 units.
MODEL | Q4 2019 / Q4 2018 | Q4 2019 | Q4 2018 | YTD 2019 / YTD 2018 | YTD 2019 | YTD 2018 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TRAVERSE | * | 738 | * | * | 842 | 0 |
Competitive Sales Comparison
The decline in Chevrolet Traverse sales during Q4 2019 pushed the vehicle into third place in its segment, behind the Toyota Highlander and the Ford Explorer (see Ford Explorer sales) as well as its police-duty variant (see Police Interceptor Utility sales). The decrease comes after 25 percent sales growth during the third quarter, some growth in Q2 2019, a 10 percent decline in Q1 2019, and a 14 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Following the Traverse are the Honda Pilot, Subaru Ascent, Volkswagen Atlas (see VW Atlas sales), Kia Telluride, Nissan Pathfinder, Hyundai Palisade, Dodge Durango, and the Mazda CX-9.
Sales Numbers - Mainstream Large Three-Row Crossovers - Q4 2019 - United States
MODEL | Q4 19 / Q4 18 | Q4 19 | Q4 18 | Q4 19 SHARE | Q4 18 SHARE |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | -7.12% | 59,268 | 63,812 | 20% | 22% |
FORD EXPLORER | -8.94% | 51,284 | 56,316 | 17% | 20% |
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY | -100.00% | 0 | 8,385 | 0% | 3% |
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | -14.94% | 33,631 | 39,536 | 11% | 14% |
HONDA PILOT | -21.84% | 31,039 | 39,714 | 11% | 14% |
SUBARU ASCENT | +11.64% | 21,916 | 19,631 | 7% | 7% |
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | +30.75% | 21,803 | 16,675 | 7% | 6% |
KIA TELLURIDE | * | 19,395 | * | 7% | 0% |
NISSAN PATHFINDER | -6.03% | 16,349 | 17,398 | 6% | 6% |
HYUNDAI PALISADE | * | 15,279 | * | 5% | 0% |
DODGE DURANGO | -8.71% | 14,977 | 16,406 | 5% | 6% |
MAZDA CX-9 | +17.60% | 8,318 | 7,073 | 3% | 2% |
TOTAL | +2.92% | 293,259 | 284,946 |
The Traverse held an 11 percent segment share during the quarter, behind the 20 percent held by the Toyota Highlander and 17 percent held by the Ford Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility. The Honda Pilot also held a lower end of the 11 percent share, selling 2,592 units less than the Traverse. All other models held less than 10 percent share.
The three-row, large crossover segment expanded nearly 3 percent to 293,259 units in Q4 2019.
For informational and comparative purposes, we are also providing sales figures for midsize SUV models that overlap with large crossover SUVs like the Traverse – either in price, seating capacity, or both. These not-quite-full-size crossovers are often cross-shopped with full-size crossover SUVs. These models include:
- Midsize crossovers that offer three rows, including as the GMC Acadia (see GMC Acadia sales), Kia Sorento, and Mitsubishi Outlander
- Midsize crossovers with two rows of seating sold at a similar price point to the Traverse, including the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Murano, Ford Edge, Chevrolet Blazer, and Hyundai Santa Fe,
Sales Numbers - Overlapping Crossover Sales - Q4 2019 - United States
MODEL | Q4 19 / Q4 18 | Q4 19 | Q4 18 | YTD 19 / YTD 18 | YTD 19 | YTD 18 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GRAND CHEROKEE | -0.56% | 57,929 | 58,255 | +8.03% | 242,969 | 224,908 |
EDGE | +6.93% | 37,621 | 35,184 | +3.28% | 138,515 | 134,122 |
SANTA FE | +10.63% | 31,054 | 28,069 | +8.83% | 127,373 | 117,038 |
SORENTO | +7.21% | 23,751 | 22,154 | -11.03% | 95,951 | 107,846 |
BLAZER | +85,114.78% | 23,008 | 27 | +215,140.74% | 58,115 | 27 |
ACADIA | -22.51% | 19,471 | 25,128 | +12.20% | 99,429 | 88,621 |
MURANO | -11.36% | 18,013 | 20,322 | -18.18% | 68,361 | 83,547 |
OUTLANDER | +9.53% | 7,494 | 6,842 | +0.83% | 37,965 | 37,652 |
The GM Authority Take
The decrease in Chevrolet Traverse sales during the fourth quarter is directly attributed to the UAW labor strike, which stopped GM vehicle assembly operations for 40 days. As such, the GM Lansing Delta plant that produces the Traverse did not supply any new units of the full-size crossover to dealers for well over two months.
It’s worth noting that five competing models showed very strong sales results during the month. These include the Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-9, Subaru Ascent, and VW Atlas. Combined, the Kia and Hyundai accounted for nearly 35,000 units, significantly more than the Traverse. Subaru Ascent sales, meanwhile, climbed nearly 12 percent to 21,916 units and VW Atlas sales increased 31 percent to 21,803 units.
For its part, the Chevrolet Traverse will receive a refresh for the 2021 model year that will include updated front and rear ends that bring it in-line with the rest of the Chevrolet crossover family, including the new Chevy Blazer, Trailblazer, and the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox – which was just announced at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Chevrolet Traverse sales for Q4 2018
- In the United States, there were 78 selling days in Q4 2019 and 77 selling days in Q4 2018
- Ford Police Interceptor Utility is the police version of the Ford Explorer; Police Interceptor Utility sales are not included in the Explorer line item
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