GM Canada builds on light duty pick-up and electric vehicle sales growth in Q2

2019-07-03

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OSHAWA, Ont. (July 3, 2019) — Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers delivered 77,643 vehicles in the second quarter of 2019, including 53,911 retail sales and 23,732 fleet sales.

Scott Bell, vice president, sales, service and marketing for GM Canada said, “While Q2 sales were in line with the industry, we continued to see growth across our light duty pick-ups, crossovers, SUVs and electric vehicles. Customers are responding to the design, technology and functionality across GM’s line-up of award-winning vehicles.”

Light duty pick-ups increased total sales by +4.3 per cent year-over-year in Q2, driven by the all-new LD Chevrolet Silverado (+17.9 per cent) and GMC Sierra (+31.5 per cent) crew cabs.

“We expect momentum will continue into the third quarter as Chevrolet and GMC’s all-new heavy-duty pick-ups hit Canadian dealerships in July,” said Bell.

Full-size utilities also increased for Chevrolet and GMC with Q2 total sales +2.4 per cent year-over-year.

GM’s fully electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Bolt EV, had its best Q2 ever with total sales +57.7 per cent. Consumer adoption of electric vehicles, particularly in British Columbia and Québec, is steadily gaining traction as federal incentives make it easier to purchase EVs.

BRAND SALES HIGHLIGHTS FROM QUARTER 2
(Change in total sales, year-over-year)

Chevrolet:

Bolt EV +57.7 per cent – best Q2 ever
Spark +8.7 per cent – best Q2 ever
Corvette +6.1 per cent
LD Silverado +5.1 per cent (driven by all-new LD crew cab, +17.9 per cent)

Buick:

Regal +181.2 per cent

GMC:

LD Sierra +3.5 per cent (driven by all-new LD crew cab, +31.5 per cent)

Cadillac

Crossovers +15.8 per cent– best Q2 ever, driven by the all-new XT4

Q2 VEHICLE ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GM Canada made many significant product announcements in Q2:

2020 Chevrolet Silverado’s 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel: The all-new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado’s available 3.0L Duramax inline-six turbo-diesel engine adds choice and versatility for full-size truck customers, offering class-leading torque and horsepower in addition to focusing on fuel economy and capability.
Chevrolet Confirms Reveal of Next Generation Corvette: The next generation is the most anticipated Corvette ever and will be unveiled on July 18.
Chevrolet Debuts All-New 2021 Trailblazer: The Trailblazer joins the Chevrolet portfolio in early 2020. With this new entry, Chevrolet offers customers one of the broadest lineups of crossovers and SUVs.
More Where it Matters: 2020 Silverado 1500: For 2020, Chevrolet makes the strongest, most advanced Silverado even more so with several new features.
2020 Buick Encore GX Expand’s Brand’s SUV Family: The Encore GX will be positioned between the smaller Encore and the larger Envision and Enclave models. It will offer new standard safety technologies and its style and functionality will be just right for many of today’s buyers.
GMC Innovation Continues with 2020 Sierra 1500: GMC is taking premium to the next level with all new availability for a carbon fiber bed, 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel and 10 speed automatic transmission, and Adaptive Cruise Control – Camera1 to elevate the ownership experience.
Cadillac Introduces First-Ever CT5: This all-new compact sedan advances the brand’s award-winning legacy and incorporates Cadillac’s latest technologies – including Super Cruise, the world’s first true hands-free driver assistance feature for limited-access highways.

About General Motors Canada

General Motors of Canada Company markets Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles through Canada’s largest dealer network, as well as OnStar and MAVEN services. Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, GM Canada employs more than 7,700 people across the country and is a recognized leader in advanced manufacturing, green operations, active safety, and autonomous and connected vehicle technology research and development. More information on the company can be found at www.gm.ca or by following @GMcanada on Twitter.

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