GM Canada Sales Grow 5 Per Cent in February

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GM Canada Sales Grow 5 Per Cent in February

2017-03-01

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Oshawa, Ontario (March 1, 2017) — Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers delivered 16,528 total vehicles in February, an increase of 5 per cent year-over-year.  GM Canada’s total sales are up 3 per cent calendar year-to-date.    

“Backed by our strong portfolio of crossovers and pick-up trucks we delivered solid growth in the industry’s fastest-growing and most profitable segments,” said John Roth, vice-president, sales, service and marketing for GM Canada. “Marked by a 27 per cent increase in crossovers and SUVs sales, customers are responding to our complete portfolio of products like, the award-winning Chevrolet Bolt EV, quality craftsmanship and spirited performance of the Buick Envision, all new GMC Acadia and the refined luxury of the Cadillac XT5.”

Brand Highlights (vs February 2016):

  • Chevrolet
    • Best total sales calendar year-to-date since 2013, up 1 per cent vs 2016
    • Chevrolet trucks (including crossovers) best total and retail sales since 2008 (up 4 per cent), led by sales of the Trax (up 12 per cent), Equinox (up 21 per cent), Traverse (up 37 per cent) and Colorado (up 14 per cent)
    • Chevrolet Volt sales are up 161 per cent
  • Buick
    • Total sales increased by 55 per cent and sales calendar year-to-date increased by 48 per cent
    • February was Buick’s best SUV sales month ever with a 152 per cent increase driven by sales of the all-new Envision, new Encore (up 141 per cent) and Enclave (up 18 per cent)
    • Retail sales are up 72 per cent, marking the best retail month since 2002
  • GMC
    • Total sales were up 9 per cent, GMC’s best February in 20 years, led by Sierra (up 6 per cent) and Canyon (up 7 per cent)
    • All GMC SUVs experienced growth with the all-new Acadia up 11 per cent, Terrain up 15 per cent and Yukon up 5 per cent
    • GMC total year-to-date sales are up 2 per cent
  • Cadillac
    • Total sales are up 10 per cent, best February sales since 1980
    • Retail sales were up 9 per cent, best February retail sales ever
    • Luxury SUVs were up 30 per cent driven by sales of the XT5/SRX (up 66 per cent) and Escalade ESV up (52 per cent)

About GM of Canada

Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada Company employs more than 8,700 people across the country and is a recognized leader in green manufacturing.  GM Canada markets the full range of fuel-efficient Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles and related services through Canada’s largest automotive dealer network. More information regarding GM Canada models can be found at www.gm.ca, www.gminnovates.ca or by following @GMcanada on Twitter.

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