FCA
FCA US LLC reported sales of 434,648 vehicles in the second quarter of 2023. Overall, total U.S. sales for the second quarter increased 6% versus the same period last year.
The Ram brand total U.S. sales increased 3% over the same period last year. The Ram brand's ProMaster van saw its best-ever quarter in both total and retail U.S. sales, increasing 27% and 58% respectively over the same period last year. The Ram ProMaster City increased 2% versus the same quarter last year.
The Ram brand's Commercial fleet channel's total U.S. sales increased 19% versus the same period last year.
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, which notched its best-ever quarter to date, saw total sales of the vehicle increase 56% versus the same period last year. Jeep Wrangler 4xe is America's best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle, followed by the Grand Cherokee 4xe at No. 2. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe accounted for 36% (16,949 units) of total Wrangler sales in the second quarter. The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe accounted for 15% (10,761 units) of total Grand Cherokee sales in the second quarter.
The Jeep Compass (up 28%) and Jeep Grand Cherokee (up 19%) posted total U.S. sales gains over the same quarter last year.
The Chrysler brand's total U.S. sales recorded growth of 33% versus the same quarter last year. The Chrysler Pacifica drove the gains, up 40% in total U.S. sales versus Q2 2022. Total U.S. sales of the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, which holds the No. 4 spot among the top-selling PHEVs in the U.S., increased 112% over the same period last year. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid accounted for 19% (8,763 units) of the nameplate's total sales in the second quarter.
Deliveries of the limited edition 2023 Chrysler 300C, revealed at last year's Detroit Auto Show, began in the second quarter.
The Dodge brand's total U.S. sales increased 37%, with the Charger up 7% and Durango up 223% in total sales versus the same quarter last year. The Dodge Hornet G/T is in dealerships now and the Dodge Hornet R/T will begin arriving at dealerships in early Q3. The all-new Dodge Hornet, unlocking the gateway to Dodge muscle, offers the quickest, fastest, most powerful compact utility vehicle under $30,000, bringing buzz to the segment with unmistakable Dodge styling cues and performance.
The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale, manufactured at the Pomigliano d'Arco plant in Naples, Italy, is shipping to dealerships now. The Tonale enters the premium compact CUV segment with standard all-wheel drive, more than 30 miles of electric range and a starting U.S. MSRP of $42,995.
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) reported second quarter 2023 sales of 24,602, an increase of 12.5% over the same period in 2022. Stock levels of the brand's SUVs began to match consumer demand through the quarter, with Mirage availability expected to increase in the coming months.
Outlander and Outlander Plug-in Hybrid led the way in sales performance as both vehicles posted best-ever quarterly results, Outlander up 40% over the same period last year with 14,368 sales and Outlander Plug-in Hybrid up nearly 300% with 1,620 sales. Both vehicles posted increases on a year-to-date basis too, Outlander up 4% and Outlander Plug-in Hybrid up 186%. Also posting strong results as volume begins to build was Eclipse Cross, up 61% over Q2 2022 with 2,761 sales. This increased availability saw Eclipse Cross sales increasing month by month through the quarter.
MMNA's overall Q2 results represented the best sales performance since Q1 2022. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation continues to focus on increased production for the U.S. market, and increased availability of the brand's SUVs---though even greater supply would have driven larger sales numbers---drove this overall performance. As vehicles drop out of the subcompact car segment, demand for the affordable, efficient Mirage remains high, and the expectation is that availability will rebound in coming months.
Mazda
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported total June sales of 29,786 vehicles, an increase of 96.9% compared to June 2022. Year-to-date sales totaled 183,783 vehicles, an increase of 28.7% compared to the same time last year. With 26 selling days in June, compared to the same the year prior, the company posted an increase of 96.9% on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.
CPO sales totaled 5,219 vehicles in June, an increase of 27% compared to June 2022.
Rivian
Rivian Automotive, Inc. announced it produced 13,992 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, IL, and delivered 12,640 vehicles during the same period in the second quarter ending June 30.
These figures remain in line with the company’s expectations, and it believes it is on track to deliver on the 50,000 annual production guidance previously provided.
Nikola
Nikola Corporation announced its quarterly deliveries for its battery-electric truck, with wholesale of 45 trucks and retail of 66 trucks in the quarter ended June 30.
Nikola continues its refocused plan of concentration on the North American market, reducing costs and producing the highest-quality Class 8 zero-emission trucks available today.
Porsche
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced second-quarter retail deliveries in the U.S. totaled 18,895 cars to contribute to an all-time record for PCNA for the first six months of the year of 36,335 cars---a rise of 12% during this period. This performance was despite model cycle changes and supply restrictions contributing to a 3% decline in sales in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2022.
In the 75th year of the Porsche sports car, Porsche Cars North America continued to inspire customers through not only its current lineup of cars but also with exciting new additions. The quarter saw the launch of the new Cayenne to critical acclaim, with the first cars delivered to customers in June.
The year’s performance was led by the Macan---up 34% for the year to date---and the 911 and 718 two-door sports cars, with gains of 9% and 31% respectively over the same time period in 2022. By the same measure, the Panamera posted a 6% gain over the first six months of the year and the Cayenne a 4% gain, while June was the best month of the year yet for the Taycan with 667 sales as supply increases.
Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales in the U.S. totaled 9,675 vehicles in the second quarter of 2023, up 23.3% from the same quarter in 2022.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported Q2 2023 sales of 77,287 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans reported Q2 2023 sales of 18,732 units, bringing MBUSA to a total of 96,109 vehicles for the quarter. MBUSA has introduced five electric vehicles (EQ) in the Mercedes-Benz electric line-up, including EQS Sedan, EQS SUV, EQB, EQE Sedan and the EQE SUV. Strong, sustained demand for EQ and top-end vehicles propelled Q2 top-end growth of 40% for a total of 26,927 vehicles.
Sales in the top-end segment rose to 26,927 units, an increase of 40% in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022. Sales for Mercedes-AMG high-performance models totalled 11,835 units, an increase of 66% versus Q2 2022. Demand for the G-Class remains consistently high with sales up 553% from the comparable quarter in 2022, with 3,088 units. The fully electric EQS SUV posted 3,077 units in Q2 2023, while the EQS Sedan saw a 25% increase from Q2 2022 with 2,456 units.
Sales in the core segment reached 38,470 units. The CLA saw an increase of 30% compared to Q2 2022 with 2,521 units sold. The C-Class held strong with 8,623 units sold in Q2 2023. The fully-electric EQE Sedan attracted 1,682 new customers in Q2 2023.
Sales in the entry segment reached 11,890 units. Released in summer 2022, the fully electric EQB recorded 1,867 unit sales. The GLA saw strong demand in Q2 2023 with 5,071 units sold, an increase of 47% to the comparable quarter last year.
Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 35,031 vehicles during the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 6% versus Q2 2022.
Source: Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, FCA, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Rivian, Toyota, Nikola, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz
Abby Andrews