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BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2017 Sales

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 3, 2017… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.4 percent in June for a total of 28,962 compared to 28,855 vehicles sold in June 2016. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 2.8 percent in the U.S. on sales of 149,086 vehicles compared to 153,436 sold in the first six months of 2016.

Notable vehicle sales in June include the BMW 5 Series which increased 42.9 percent to 4,068 cars, the BMW X1 which increased 62.5 percent to 3,221 vehicles, and the BMW X5 which increased 14.2 percent to 4,589 vehicles.

“The volatility that has characterized much of early 2017 is likely to continue through the second half of the year, requiring an even stronger focus on the quality of our business to achieve the desired results,” said Bernhard Kuhnt, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “We’re pleased to see the new BMW 5 Series sedan continues gaining strength as availability increases, and our Sports Activity Vehicles, especially the X1 and X5, remained strong favorites in June.”

BMW Group Sales
In total, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 33,372 vehicles, a decrease of 1.2 percent from the 33,769 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales are down 4.1 percent on sales of 171,291 vehicles in the first six months of 2017 compared to 178,580 in the same period in 2016.

MINI Brand Sales
For June, MINI USA reported 4,410 automobiles sold, a decrease of 10.3 percent from the 4,914 sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, MINI USA reported a total of 22,205 automobiles sold, a decrease of 11.7 percent from 25,144 automobiles sold in the first six months of 2016.

BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles

• In June, BMW Certified Pre-Owned sold 10,948 vehicles, an increase of 7.8 percent from June 2016.
• Total BMW Pre-Owned sold 18,615 vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent from June 2016.
• Total BMW Pre-Owned cars sold year-to-date were 119,651, a 21.1 percent increase from the first six months of 2016.

MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles

• In June, MINI Certified Pre-Owned sold 890 vehicles, a decrease of 11.3 percent from June 2016.
• Total MINI Pre-Owned sales set a June record with 2,481 vehicles in June 2017, an increase of 8.6 percent from June 2016.
• Total MINI Pre-Owned sales year-to-date were 15,652, a 14.5 percent increase from the first six months of 2016.

[BMWZ4]

[c63er]

Well it's atleast good to see that the new bmwusa ceo mr kuhnt recognizes that the quality of the product is the issue that needs to be focused on. Question is if Germany sees it that way also or they are still in their la la bubble.

[vladberca]

i Series are a total fail in June.
Mini sales are low too...

[BMWRL]

[El_Chiflero]

Nice to see that 4 Series sales are still rising.

[cavm335i]

argh, I really wanted the FWD X1 to fail. who buys that???

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by cavm335i

argh, I really wanted the FWD X1 to fail. who buys that???

Rooting for it to fail so that ...

? They stop making it ?
? They return to a RWD format with gen 3?

[Destroya]

Originally Posted by cavm335i

argh, I really wanted the FWD X1 to fail. who buys that???

As the numbers show, plenty of people. I like mine a lot.

[Agni]

Meanwhile Tesla just announced a 53% increase in sales (22,000 total) compared to last year's Q2. With an average selling price that is well above $100k.

RIP BMW, Tesla is about to wipe the floor for luxury cars, esp with Model 3.

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by Agni

Meanwhile Tesla just announced a 53% increase in sales (22,000 total) compared to last year's Q2. With an average selling price that is well above $100k.

RIP BMW, Tesla is about to wipe the floor for luxury cars, esp with Model 3.

They won't and not just BMW. they won't be "wiping" the floor of any car maker....AT LEAST until such time that the battery cars can get serious mileage...like north of 400 miles followed by the ability to super charge within 5 mins.

I ain't standing at a charge pump for 15 mins waiting for my car to "fill up".

[SCOTT26]

The New X3 will revitalise BMW's US Market. It's what everybody is waiting for.

[bimmer456]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

They won't and not just BMW. they won't be "wiping" the floor if any car maker....AT LEAST until such time that the battery cars can get serious mileage...like north of 400 miles followed by the ability to super charge within 5 mins.

I ain't standing at a charge pump for 15 mins waiting for my car to "fill up".

That is a long time to wait for a fill up, luckily I can charge at work and top off at home overnight so it works out for your daily driver if you have both. Not so good for long trips to have to wait a half hour unless you're taking a bathroom break as well vs. trying to get there in the shortest time possible.

[CalCarNut]

Gotta love all these Tesla Fanboys. There is nothing luxurious about the Model 3...the Model S or the Model X. From a aesthetic POV, it's got nothing going for it. From a technology POV, sure..it has it's merits...but there are quite a few up and coming models that will take it on. Heck, the Fusion Energi can go 600miles on a full charge.

Re: The X1. Didn't like it when it first came out but the design has evolved enough where it's a nice looking vehicle. I don't want FWD..but hey...there are tons that don't mind it.

RE: the 4er. NICE! It could overtake the 3 series in sales by year end. Wouldn't THAT be something???

2 sales are a surprise at being so low. What gives there?

[firedown31]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The New X3 will revitalise BMW's US Market. It's what everybody is waiting for.

BMWs "SUV" market, too bad the car market is still tanking. Do we really expect sale to increase that much? It's already one of the top selling models for being so out dated.

[firedown31]

Originally Posted by CalCarNut

RE: the 4er. NICE! It could overtake the 3 series in sales by year end. Wouldn't THAT be something???

The 3 series still sold 629 units more than the 4 series last month and YTD 7356 more 3 series have been sold. Highly doubt the 4 series will end up out selling the 3.

[CalCarNut]

Originally Posted by firedown31

The 3 series still sold 629 units more than the 4 series last month and YTD 7356 more 3 series have been sold. Highly doubt the 4 series will end up out selling the 3.

Guessing 320 models discounted probably accounts for quite a bit of the difference. 629/50 states what..12 cars per state more? Not out of the question that the 4 can overtake the 3. Think about the choices:

320/330/330e/340- 4 engine choices, 4 models

430 coupe/GC, 440 Coupe/GC.-2 engine choices, 2 or 4 door.

The advantage is the 3 but the numbers are trending towards the 4 it appears.

[lux]

I hope BMW rethinks their car lineup. Stop focusing only on technology and bring back the fun in driving.

[Twitch Massacre]

Originally Posted by vladberca

i Series are a total fail in June.
Mini sales are low too...

How's that? Considering i8 production has ramped down by nearly half in anticipation of the Roadster seems like the expected numbers.

[Chihuahua]

I like those sketches of the new X3. I could do with a more toned-down set of kidney grilles, but at least BMW looks like its going away from the whole 'headlight connected to the grille' look; it makes the cars look very Asian and cheap.

[mundo74]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

They won't and not just BMW. they won't be "wiping" the floor of any car maker....AT LEAST until such time that the battery cars can get serious mileage...like north of 400 miles followed by the ability to super charge within 5 mins.

I ain't standing at a charge pump for 15 mins waiting for my car to "fill up".

I drive 40 miles each day which is typical. i fill up once a week on the weekend. waiting for you car to fill up is a stretch. you forget the gas station you have at your house to do the fill up while you are asleep and most likely once a week.

if a 250 mile EV range is too small for you then you may drive commercial so an EV is not for you.

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by mundo74

I drive 40 miles each day which is typical. i fill up once a week on the weekend. waiting for you car to fill up is a stretch. you forget the gas station you have at your house to do the fill up while you are asleep and most likely once a week.

if a 250 mile EV range is too small for you then you may drive commercial so an EV is not for you.

huh? Not following