GMC Acadia sales decreased in the United States and Mexico while increasing in Canada during the third quarter of 2021.
GMC Acadia Sales - Q3 2021 - United States
In the United States, GMC Acadia deliveries totaled 9,457 units in Q3 2021, a decrease of about 48 percent compared to 18,231 units sold in Q3 2020.In the first nine months of the year, Acadia sales increased about 9 percent to 55,679 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2021 / Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA | -48.13% | 9,457 | 18,231 | +8.84% | 55,679 | 51,159 |
GMC Acadia Sales - Q3 2021 - Canada
In Canada, GMC Acadia deliveries totaled 925 units in Q3 2021, an increase of about 2 percent compared to 906 units sold in Q3 2020.In the first nine months of the year, Acadia sales increased about 39 percent to 3,131 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2021 / Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA | +2.10% | 925 | 906 | +39.28% | 3,131 | 2,248 |
GMC Acadia Sales - Q3 2021 - Mexico
In Mexico, GMC Acadia deliveries totaled 85 units in Q3 2021, a decrease of about 51 percent compared to 172 units sold in Q3 2020.In the first nine months of the year, Acadia sales increased about 7 percent to 435 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2021 / Q3 2020 | Q3 2021 | Q3 2020 | YTD 2021 / YTD 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA | -50.58% | 85 | 172 | +6.88% | 435 | 407 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
GMC Acadia sales performance in Q3 2021 dropped the midsize crossover down to second-to-last place out of 20 contenders in terms of overall sales volume. The Acadia was outsold by nearly every contender in its segment, including the segment-leading Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer (see running Ford Explorer sales), the Honda Pilot, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Telluride, Volkswagen Atlas (see running VW Atlas sales), Hyundai Palisade, Ford Edge (see running Ford Edge sales), Nissan Pathfinder, Honda Passport, Subaru Ascent, Dodge Durango, Kia Sorento, Nissan Murano, the Acadia’s corporate cousin – the Chevrolet Traverse, which rides on a longer version of the C1 platform used by the Acadia (see running Chevy Traverse sales) – the Mitsubishi Outlander, and the Acadia’s other corporate cousin – the Chevrolet Blazer (see Chevrolet Blazer sales). The Acadia outsold the only remaining segment contender – the Mazda CX-9 (see Mazda CX-9 sales).
Notably, eight models in the segment experienced a growth in sales, including the Grand Cherokee, Highlander, Pilot, Telluride, Pathfinder, Passport, Outlander, CX-9.
Sales Numbers - Midsize & Full-Size Mainstream Crossovers - Q3 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | Q3 21 SHARE | Q3 20 SHARE | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | +44.74% | 81,704 | 56,447 | 17% | 11% | +24.12% | 189,727 | 152,856 |
| TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | +5.99% | 63,184 | 59,615 | 13% | 11% | +46.89% | 207,564 | 141,301 |
| FORD EXPLORER | -29.00% | 41,933 | 59,060 | 9% | 11% | -0.02% | 160,174 | 160,209 |
| HONDA PILOT | +8.30% | 38,107 | 35,187 | 8% | 7% | +27.40% | 114,667 | 90,002 |
| HYUNDAI SANTA FE | -1.65% | 26,546 | 26,991 | 6% | 5% | +27.32% | 89,656 | 70,420 |
| KIA TELLURIDE | +19.05% | 25,286 | 21,239 | 5% | 4% | +51.72% | 70,724 | 46,615 |
| VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | -5.25% | 22,918 | 24,189 | 5% | 5% | +65.99% | 92,815 | 55,917 |
| HYUNDAI PALISADE | -12.25% | 21,172 | 24,128 | 4% | 5% | +6.75% | 64,673 | 60,583 |
| FORD EDGE | -40.50% | 15,596 | 26,211 | 3% | 5% | -28.51% | 54,951 | 76,862 |
| NISSAN PATHFINDER | +45.03% | 15,333 | 10,572 | 3% | 2% | -23.02% | 28,885 | 37,525 |
| HONDA PASSPORT | +31.59% | 15,320 | 11,642 | 3% | 2% | +51.87% | 42,014 | 27,665 |
| SUBARU ASCENT | -20.44% | 14,670 | 18,438 | 3% | 4% | -13.63% | 43,043 | 49,835 |
| DODGE DURANGO | -9.03% | 14,516 | 15,957 | 3% | 3% | +16.44% | 52,931 | 45,456 |
| KIA SORENTO | -38.57% | 13,942 | 22,696 | 3% | 4% | +2.91% | 62,255 | 60,492 |
| NISSAN MURANO | -17.58% | 12,268 | 14,884 | 3% | 3% | -12.42% | 39,287 | 44,859 |
| CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | -65.93% | 10,767 | 31,603 | 2% | 6% | +12.12% | 94,198 | 84,012 |
| MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | +33.81% | 10,602 | 7,923 | 2% | 2% | -9.33% | 21,277 | 23,467 |
| CHEVROLET BLAZER | -64.44% | 10,484 | 29,486 | 2% | 6% | -29.45% | 50,339 | 71,356 |
| GMC ACADIA | -48.13% | 9,457 | 18,231 | 2% | 3% | +8.84% | 55,679 | 51,159 |
| MAZDA CX-9 | +22.60% | 8,534 | 6,961 | 2% | 1% | +41.09% | 28,799 | 20,412 |
| TOTAL | -9.42% | 472,339 | 521,460 | +14.05% | 1,563,658 | 1,371,003 |
Overall, the Acadia held a segment share of 2 percent, down one percentage point compared to that of the year-ago quarter. That’s significantly lower than the 17 percent share of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 13 percent held by the Toyota Highlander, and 9 percent for the Ford Explorer.
Sales Numbers - GM Midsize & Full-Size Mainstream Crossovers - Q3 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | Q3 21 SHARE | Q3 20 SHARE | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | -65.93% | 10,767 | 31,603 | 35% | 40% | +12.12% | 94,198 | 84,012 |
| CHEVROLET BLAZER | -64.44% | 10,484 | 29,486 | 34% | 37% | -29.45% | 50,339 | 71,356 |
| GMC ACADIA | -48.13% | 9,457 | 18,231 | 31% | 23% | +8.84% | 55,679 | 51,159 |
| TOTAL | -61.29% | 30,708 | 79,320 | -3.06% | 200,216 | 206,527 |
That said, combining all three General Motors vehicles in this space – including the Chevy Traverse and Blazer, plus the GMC Acadia – gives The General a cumulative sales volume of 30,708 units for a segment share of 6 percent, which ties it with the Hyundai Sant Fe for fifth place.
The mainstream crossover segment, comprised of crossovers with a starting price in the vicinity of $30,000, contracted over 9 percent to 472,339 units in Q3 2021, meaning that the 48 percent drop in Acadia sales significantly under-performed the segment average.
The GM Authority Take
The decline in GMC Acadia sales during the third quarter of 2021 is the direct result of the ongoing microchip shortage, which has idled production of the typically-popular crossover utility vehicle, resulting in depleted dealer inventory. As of this writing, production of the Acadia at the GM Spring Hill plant is scheduled to resume on November 26th. The date has already been pushed back several times thus far this year, so it’s possible that the vehicle will see even further delays in production, resulting in further declines in sales volume.
The 48 percent decrease in GMC Acadia sales during the third quarter of 2021 follows the following prior performance:
- 72 percent increase during the second quarter of 2021
- 13 percent increase during the first quarter of 2021
- 10 percent increase during the fourth quarter of 2020
- 10 percent drop in the third quarter of 2020
- 46 percent drop in the second quarter of 2020
- 43 percent drop in the first quarter of 2020
It’s worth noting that the 2019 calendar year was very lucrative for the Acadia, as the vehicle saw a record-setting sales performance in the first quarter of 2019 along with a healthy increase in Q2 2019 as well as in Q3 2019.
The Acadia received a refresh for the 2020 model year, bringing redesigned front and rear ends, along with a new 2.0L LSY turbo engine, a 9-speed automatic transmission, a new AT4 trim level to replace the All Terrain model, and several other enhancements and updates. The 2021i (2021 interim) model year then brought about a reconfiguration of various packages and options to make the vehicle more affordable.
Meanwhile, the already-competitive mainstream crossover segment continues getting increasingly more crowded with all-new offerings such as the Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, and the Volkswagen Atlas Sport Cross – a two-row version of the existing VW Atlas. One could say that, without substantial discounts/incentives for the Acadia, these new competing models present better values. All three models, for instance, feature more powerful engines as standard when compared to the 2.5L four-cylinder that serves as the base engine in the Acadia. Luckily, GM has deleted the base 2.5L engine for the 2022 model year.
We expect Acadia sales to recover once production resumes and supply stabilizes. However, increased internal and external competition will continue to exert pressure on the GMC offering.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to GMC Acadia sales in Q3 2020, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 77 selling days for Q3 2021 and 77 selling days for Q3 2020
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Comments
Kind of hard to sell if there are none to sell.
The plants been down since late July early August.
We bought one of the last ones in July at work local dealer. They have had none since.
Excuses excuses 🙄
Bravo gm !
Why even talk about car sales if there is nothing to sell?? You can’t buy what doesn’t exist! This pandemic has hurt every industry in the country it’s a shame.
I am keeping my ’08 Pontiac until it dies!
Christopher Cenci same here I am keeping my 2010 Chevy Equinox LTZ V6 until it dies! I love this car… And the best part is it’s payed off!
What do you think about the new equinox? Do you like the way it looks? My parents own a 2014 equinox it’s really nice I like it a lot.
You so-called experts who blame all of this on the pandemic that’s not the only reason why this thing isn’t selling, number one it’s overpriced in every level and number two there unreliable my neighbor bought one within a year he got rid of it because the transmission went not once but twice, overpriced garbage ,buy a KIA!
Sales are up for the year, if you look. but they haven’t been building any for months. It sells well for GMC if they have them in stock.
Traitor, get lost….
We’re you referring to yourself? I hope you were because I’ve been wanting you to get lost for a while now, you’re nothing but a prick.
You can join his circle jerk also..
As long as you are the leader that’s fine with me.
I got kicked out so your mom took my place..
Lol that’s the best you could come up with? And there’s no way you got kicked out you prove every day you are still the leader just look at the jerk comments you constantly make.
Wow a mom joke how original. Grow up.
Funny how both of my Jeep and Mitsubishi dealers have plenty of Wrangers, Cherokees, Grand Cherokees/L and Outlander/Sport models sitting on the lots
The Acadia needs a redesign badly it’s outdated. Rather buy the new Pathfinder instead
Lol…ok girls someone going to get hurt with the horseplay internet (can’t see each other) love notes. Lol…
My daughter has a 19 black edition Acadia and been in the shop for free oil changes. She is extremely hard on cars and drives 32 miles oneway to work. Under warranty, had the rear sunroof sun shade hold down replaced to shut the sun shade. Cheap plastic, suprised not metal. She had a Nissan and beat it up and needed to be towed twice. Got rid of that weak – cheap CUV for the Acadia. No issues.
Just her story… Im sure everyone has one.
Nissan’s transmissions are CVTs that are notoriously prone to fail. The Acadia should be a better fit.
Of course it is lagging. GM made their truck brand three row SUV the smallest and least capable of the family. Whoever comes up with these decisions is an idiot.
It’s a truck brand! They need to right-size the vehicle to the Traverse/Enclave size (or larger!), put some heavy-duty springs & shocks on it, make sure payload is 1,500+ lbs, and get enough cooling and/or an upgraded torque converter for the vehicle to tow 6,000-6,500 lbs. Drop in a diesel or a hybrid-assist if you really want to go above and beyond.
Then you won’t have people jumping ship to the Grand Cherokee L, Durango, and Pathfinder and would also make it a lot easier for buyers to skip the myriad of 5,000 lbs tow capacity SUVs out there.
My 2014 Acadia hauls and tows what I need for the moment, but I would like to upgrade to slightly more capability without having to go V8 and body-on-frame for everyday driving.
The current Acadia just doesn’t check any boxes, except as a people mover, for which it is an overpriced one compared to the competition at that.
Word!
Arcadia was inspired by Cherokee: Design it small and sell it at a premium except General Motors forgot that GMC lacks the prestige of Jeep.
If I were into SUVs I’d choose a Telluride or Durango for quality, style, price. Even Traverse is a nicer and more utilitarian option.
Nothing to brag about, all 3 GMs are near the bottom. Chip shortage or what ever. Seems that other manufacturers have done a much better job of managing supply and demand.I have been a die hard GM fan always and I’m 67 going on 68. Out of all the vehicles I have owned only 2 were not GM.
All 3 GMs have been selling poorly for a long time. Mary Barra has built a technology company that should matter in a few years and should keep that job BUT GM should hire Mike Manly and Reid Bigland to handle the car part of the business. I blame Mark Ruess for the loosing line up
Explorer sales has to be to police fleets. Those things are garbage.
It also doesn’t help that the GMC is priced above a lot of those and lets be realistic, it’s not as nice as a Telluride or Palisade.
Maybe because they are crap and GM doesn’t stand behind their product. We have a 2019 Acadia Denali and never had so many problems with a car. Even the dealership service department agrees that they have poor engineering and poor part quality.
Está muy cara la GMC Acadia, en comparación con otras marcas no te da tanto valor por el dinero que se paga. Hasta una SUV MG RX-8 tiene mejor valÃa y hasta con tracción 4×4. Muy mal GMC.
Again one to many brands – I think it is time to say good bye to GMC!