Buick Envision sales decreased in the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the second quarter of 2020.
Buick Envision Sales - Q2 2020 - United States
In the United States, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 7,881 units in Q2 2020, a decrease of about 14 percent compared to 9,138 units sold in Q2 2019.In the first six months of the year, Envision sales decreased about 12 percent to 14,813 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2020 / Q2 2019 | Q2 2020 | Q2 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVISION | -13.76% | 7,881 | 9,138 | -11.62% | 14,813 | 16,761 |
Buick Envision Sales - Q2 2020 - Canada
In Canada, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 465 units in Q2 2020, a decrease of about 43 percent compared to 813 units sold in Q2 2019.In the first six months of the year, Envision sales decreased about 26 percent to 887 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2020 / Q2 2019 | Q2 2020 | Q2 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVISION | -42.80% | 465 | 813 | -26.21% | 887 | 1,202 |
Buick Envision Sales - Q2 2020 - Mexico
In Mexico, Buick Envision deliveries totaled 8 units in Q2 2020, a decrease of about 86 percent compared to 58 units sold in Q2 2019.In the first six months of the year, Envision sales decreased about 67 percent to 42 units.
| MODEL | Q2 2020 / Q2 2019 | Q2 2020 | Q2 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVISION | -86.21% | 8 | 58 | -67.44% | 42 | 129 |
Competitive Sales Comparison
Buick Envision sales during the second quarter of 2020 enabled the model to remain in third place in its competitive set in terms of overall sales volume. Leading the pack were the Acura RDX in first place as well as Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class and GLB-Class in second. The RDX delivered 3,716 more units than the Envision, while the two Mercedes-Benz models combined outsold the Envision by 1,646 units.
The Envision outsold the Lexus NX, Volvo XC40, the all-new 2020 Lincoln Corsair, which replaces the now-discontinued Lincoln MKC, as well as the Audi Q3 – an all-new model. The Envision also outsold the BMW X1 and X2, as well as its own corporate cousin – the Cadillac XT4 (see Cadillac XT4 sales), and the Infiniti QX30.
Sales Numbers - Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q2 2020 - United States
| MODEL | Q2 20 / Q2 19 | Q2 20 | Q2 19 | Q2 20 SHARE | Q2 19 SHARE | YTD 20 / YTD 19 | YTD 20 | YTD 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACURA RDX | -23.75% | 11,597 | 15,209 | 18% | 23% | -24.62% | 22,750 | 30,181 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-CLASS | -51.88% | 2,828 | 5,877 | 4% | 9% | -26.46% | 7,794 | 10,598 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-CLASS | * | 6,699 | * | 10% | 0% | * | 11,519 | 0 |
| BUICK ENVISION | -13.76% | 7,881 | 9,138 | 12% | 14% | -11.62% | 14,813 | 16,761 |
| LEXUS NX | -12.86% | 11,416 | 13,101 | 18% | 19% | -15.45% | 22,725 | 26,876 |
| VOLVO XC40 | +11.54% | 5,550 | 4,976 | 9% | 7% | +11.31% | 9,520 | 8,553 |
| LINCOLN CORSAIR | * | 5,763 | * | 9% | 0% | * | 11,133 | 0 |
| LINCOLN MKC | -100.00% | 0 | 5,956 | 0% | 9% | -100.00% | 0 | 11,743 |
| AUDI Q3 | +12,873.50% | 4,411 | 34 | 7% | 0% | +2,207.18% | 9,967 | 432 |
| BMW X1 | +1.18% | 2,307 | 2,280 | 4% | 3% | -20.85% | 6,440 | 8,136 |
| BMW X2 | -38.42% | 1,768 | 2,871 | 3% | 4% | -30.37% | 4,054 | 5,822 |
| CADILLAC XT4 | -43.81% | 3,978 | 7,080 | 6% | 11% | -35.20% | 9,140 | 14,106 |
| INFINITI QX30 | -97.59% | 21 | 872 | 0% | 1% | -94.57% | 133 | 2,449 |
| TOTAL | -4.71% | 64,219 | 67,394 | -4.18% | 129,988 | 135,657 |
From a segment share standpoint, the Acura RDX held a 19 percent share and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class and GLB-Class, combined, held 16 percent. The Envision and NX each held 13 percent. All other contenders had less than 10 percent each.
It’s worth noting that combining the Cadillac XT4 with the Buick Envision gives GM a combined market share of 20 percent, which is higher than Acura’s 19 percent.
The luxury C-crossover segment contracted nearly 11 percent to 60,114 units in Q2 2020.
The GM Authority Take
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted Buick Envision sales during Q2 2020, which follows a 9 percent drop in Q1 2020 and a healthy 11 percent growth in Q4 2019. We posit that the drop was the result of the following two macro factors:
- Sub-optimal supply: COVID was first to impact China in late January/early February, resulting in suspended vehicle production. As a result, the U.S. ceased receiving shipments of the crossover, depleting the supply of the vehicle in the U.S., where COVID struck in mid-March.
- Lower demand: stay-at-home orders from the COVID-19 pandemic, along with negative impacts to the economy, resulted in lower demand during the second quarter.
These two events combined to create a “perfect storm” scenario for reduced deliveries during the quarter.
Looking ahead, the Envision will be completely redesigned for the 2021 model year. It will share its E2 platform with the Cadillac XT4 and will launch in early 2021. The same model will be sold as the Envision S in China.
- See complete details and info on the 2021 Buick Envision.
All-new, 2021 Buick Envision will launch in early 2021
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Buick Envision sales in Q2 2019, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days in Q2 2020 and 77 selling days in Q2 2019
- In Canada, there were 77 selling days in Q1 2020 and 77 selling days in Q2 2019
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Comments
in a previous article, you compared buick encore sales with mainstream brands.
why are you now comparing buick envision sales with luxury brands?
Steve, that’s a great question.
The Encore’s positioning is closer to mainstream models in the mainstream B crossover segment while the positioning of the Envision is in line with the C crossover prem/lux segment, both in terms of product, pricing structures, transaction prices and customer profiles.
in 2020, a true luxury/premium brand wouldn’t and shouldn’t consider selling a $23K vehicle.
Not bad. Now just wait till that all new Envision comes out.
And because this site seems to be messed up with the posting and comments (where the heck did the security thing go??) and commenting on someone’s post under “Reply” only seems to go into yet a new comment, I will make a comment about what steve asked above:
Buick is a better brand than nearly any import brand. Buick is closer to luxury than mainstream. Buick is a very direct competitor to Acura, Lexus and Infiniti. I sell Mazda and Volvo now and have been there for over 5 years now. Mazda is certainly no Buick and Volvo is on par with Buick, but without the reliability.
Dan bering is right. Something is screwed up. Very frustrating to write a well thought out comment and have it evaporate.