GMC posted year-over-year sales increases in September for the 12th consecutive month. Driven by customer demand for the Sierra, Terrain and Acadia, retail sales increased 48 percent in September. Total sales are up 42 percent, compared to the same month a year ago.
“The Sierra, Terrain and Acadia continue to post strong sales increases for GMC,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president for Buick & GMC Sales and Service. “We are encouraged that September marked a year of consecutive year-over-year sales increases for the brand.”
For the month of September, the Sierra, including the new Sierra HD, saw a 59 percent increase in retail sales and a 53 percent increase in total sales. Sierra retail sales are up 16 percent for the year.
Terrain retail sales rose 405 percent in compared to the same month last year. Total sales for the Terrain were up 258 for the month. The Terrain is averaging just 14 days to turn on dealer lots, compared with 29 for the compact-SUV segment. To meet customer demand, GM’s CAMI Automotive Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, has developed an innovative production model to increase Terrain volume. This is the third time that production has been increased to meet the growth in demand for the Terrain.
Retail sales for the Acadia rose 61 percent in September and 21 percent for the year. GMC started production of the new 2011 GMC Acadia Denali this September, offering the exclusive Denali trim level for the first time on the Acadia. The Acadia Denali distinguishes itself among other crossover SUVs with its unique Denali chrome honeycomb grille and monochromatic exterior and 20-inch two-tone chrome-clad wheels. The Acadia Denali is expected to begin arriving at dealerships this October.
Both the Terrain and Acadia continue to attract new customers to the brand. In 2010, 54 percent of buyers for both vehicles are non-General Motors’ customers.
