BMW Group U.S. Reports February 2013 Sales
 2013 BMW M6 |
-- BMW brand sales up 0.5 percent
-- MINI brand sales down 13.6 percent
-- BMW Motorcycle sales down 2.7 percent
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ--March 1, 2013: The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported February sales of 25,613 vehicles, a decrease of 2.2 percent from the 26,184 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago.
"The February results showed there's a strong underlying demand ready to fuel momentum in the coming months," said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. "We'll all be glad to leave the harsh February weather behind and welcome Spring and the new models that come with it."
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.5 percent in February for a
total of 21,311 compared to 21,204 vehicles sold in February, 2012.
In February, best performing included the 5 Series, up 5.1 percent to 4,248 units; the 6 Series, up 45.6 percent to 770 units; and the X5 Sports Activity Vehicle, up 21.9 percent to 3,931 units.
BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In February, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned
and pre-owned) increased 1.3 percent to 13,544 vehicles compared to the
13,375 vehicles sold in February, 2012.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 4,302
automobiles in February, a decrease of 13.6 percent from the 4,980 sold in
the same month a year ago.
MINI Pre-Owned Vehicles
In February, sales of MINI used automobiles (including MINI NEXT
certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 15.5 percent to 1,583
automobiles from the 1,371 sold in February, 2012.
Table 1: Vehicle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, February 2013
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Feb. 2013 |
Feb. 2012 |
% |
YTD Feb. 2013 |
YTD Feb. 2012 |
% |
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1 Series |
393 |
605 |
-35.0% |
697 |
1,027 |
-32.1% |
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3 Series |
6,973 |
8,103 |
-13.9% |
11,804 |
14,801 |
-20.2% |
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Z4 |
156 |
245 |
-36.3% |
308 |
349 |
-11.7% |
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5 Series |
4,248 |
4,042 |
5.1% |
6,833 |
7,258 |
-5.9% |
|
6 Series |
770 |
529 |
45.6% |
1,194 |
938 |
27.3% |
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7 Series |
709 |
1,123 |
-36.9% |
1,292 |
2,100 |
-38.5% |
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X1 |
1,482 |
N/A |
N/A |
2,647 |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW passenger cars |
14,731 |
14,647 |
0.6% |
24,775 |
26,473 |
-6.4% |
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X3 |
2,175 |
2,831 |
-23.2% |
4,180 |
4,518 |
-7.5% |
|
X5 |
3,931 |
3,224 |
21.9% |
8,015 |
5,834 |
37.4% |
|
X6 |
474 |
502 |
-5.6% |
854 |
784 |
8.9% |
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BMW light trucks |
6,580 |
6,557 |
0.4% |
13,049 |
11,136 |
17.2% |
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BMW brand |
21,311 |
21,204 |
0.5% |
37,824 |
37,609 |
0.6% |
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Cooper /S Hardtop |
1,986 |
2,427 |
-18.2% |
3,640 |
4,011 |
-9.2% |
|
Cooper /S Convertible |
157 |
363 |
-56.7% |
298 |
489 |
-39.1% |
|
Cooper /S Clubman |
198 |
532 |
-62.8% |
407 |
751 |
-45.8% |
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Coupe |
118 |
254 |
-53.5% |
215 |
400 |
-46.3% |
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Roadster |
181 |
110 |
64.5% |
346 |
110 |
214.5% |
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Countryman |
1,662 |
1,294 |
28.4% |
3,078 |
2,553 |
20.6% |
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MINI brand |
4,302 |
4,980 |
-13.6% |
7,984 |
8,314 |
-4.0% |
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TOTAL BMW of North America, LLC |
25,613 |
26,184 |
-2.2% |
45,808 |
45,923 |
-0.3% |
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BMW Motorrad Sales
BMW Motorrad USA reported sales of 842
motorcycles in February, a decrease of 2.7 percent from the total of 865
motorcycles sold in February 2012.
February's performance included growth from the F 700 GS, up 24.3 percent with sales of 51 units compared to 41 a year ago while the recently introduced F 800 GT and C 650 GT maxi scooter contributed strongly with 38 and 60 units respectively.
Table 2: Motorcycle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, February 2013
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February |
February |
% |
YTD
Feb. |
YTD
Feb. |
% |
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BMW Motorcycles |
842 |
865 |
-2.7 |
1,439 |
1,409 |
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