GMC reported an 18 percent increase in retail sales in August, the 11th consecutive month of year-over-year increases. Calendar year-to-date retail sales are up 29 percent and total sales are up 26 percent in 2010.
The increase in sales was driven by customer demand for the Sierra full-size pickup line and the Terrain compact SUV.
For the first eight months of 2010, retail sales for the Sierra and new Sierra HD increased 11 percent. Total sales are up 10 percent for the year.
The new 2011 Sierra HD began arriving at dealerships in late May. The Sierra Denali 3500 was recently named the winner of PickupTrucks.com’s Heavy-Duty Shootout in the one-ton diesel category. PickupTrucks.com founder, Mike Levine said “we could tow with a Sierra Denali all day long and feel as confident driving it as it looks good on the road.”
Terrain total sales rose 788 percent in August. The Terrain continues to sell quickly, and has consistently taken just 12 days to turn, compared with 29 days for the rest of the compact SUV segment and 49 days for all vehicles. The Terrain is making its mark with new customers with 54 percent of sales this year coming from non-General Motors’ makes, the highest for any GMC product.
“August sales demonstrate that GMC is offering trucks, crossovers and SUVs that consumers want,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president for Buick & GMC Sales and Service. “We are encouraged to see the Terrain attracting new buyers to the brand.”
Acadia retail sales are up 19 percent for the year. This fall, GMC will launch the new Acadia Denali, offering the exclusive Denali trim level for the first time on the Acadia. The iconic Denali chrome honeycomb grille and monochromatic exterior distinguishes it on the outside, along with chrome door handles, chrome accents and 20-inch two-tone chrome-clad wheels.
