Hybrids Post Strong US Sales in November; Up 82% Year-on-Year

tripp · 12-06-2007, 11:06 PM

I know that nerfer posted something similar but I'd be remiss if I didn't post this like I do every month when it hits the press.

Hybrid sales were up considerably in Nov year on year. The Prius did quite well but several models that had seen sagging sales picked up. Notably the Hihy and Rx400h. The FEH/MH posted a strong month and the Nissan Altima had it's best month with over 1000 vehicles sold (the altima is only available in 8 states, not sure which ones).

Shiny graphic

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nerfer · 12-06-2007, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripp

I know that nerfer posted something similar but I'd be remiss if I didn't post this like I do every month when it hits the press.

Yep, it's always a race to see who gets the numbers out first. I report the raw numbers including the Prius but usually doesn't include all the other hybrids, and you have the shiny graphic for all hybrids.

tripp · 12-07-2007, 04:06 AM

Thanks Nerf. I'm glad you have my interests in mind.

The cool bit is that hybrids accounted for 2.8% of LDV sales in NOV. AFAIK, that's an all time high. I like those GCC articles because they give an overview of the hybrid segment and it's relation to automobile sales as a whole.

Tech_Guy · 12-07-2007, 04:25 AM

Several months ago, Green Car Congress web site was posting monthly Prius figures (I believe the same site that tripp gets his information from). The last graphic they posted was Sept. 07. I added the current information for Oct. 07 (13,158) and Nov. 07 (116,737). See Below:

Keith

Delta Flyer · 12-07-2007, 08:21 AM

Just a few figures:

Prius sales up 109%
Dodge Ram sales down 29.3%
Chrysler is in their 2nd year in the red
2007 hybrid sales are going to be about 350,000 - up from about 250,000 last year (from the top of my head - more exact figures appreciated)
SUV sales are up, but only because there is a gut on the used sales lot

Anyone see a pattern?

nerfer · 12-08-2007, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta Flyer

Just a few figures:

Prius sales up 109%
Dodge Ram sales down 29.3%
Chrysler is in their 2nd year in the red
2007 hybrid sales are going to be about 350,000 - up from about 250,000 last year (from the top of my head - more exact figures appreciated)
SUV sales are up, but only because there is a gut on the used sales lot

Anyone see a pattern?

It depends on the vehicle. Some of the expensive SUVs still have strong sales, because people buying those don't really care about the cost of gas. Relatively speaking, gas is still cheap. People in the middle of the market are more frequently opting down a size or getting a hybrid.
I have a friend who's always owned luxury jeeps or SUVs and he's selling a couple vehicles and planning on buying Fits or Versas instead. That's a definite switch. His business is cleaning office buildings and such, and he lost a contract with a GM dealer, apparently they were feeling the pinch.

12-06-2007, 11:06 PM	#1
tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,773 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Hybrids Post Strong US Sales in November; Up 82% Year-on-Year I know that nerfer posted something similar but I'd be remiss if I didn't post this like I do every month when it hits the press. Hybrid sales were up considerably in Nov year on year. The Prius did quite well but several models that had seen sagging sales picked up. Notably the Hihy and Rx400h. The FEH/MH posted a strong month and the Nissan Altima had it's best month with over 1000 vehicles sold (the altima is only available in 8 states, not sure which ones). Shiny graphic Full Article __________________ Cheers, Tripp 2005 Silver Pkg 3, OEM Block Heater, Coastal Tech EV mod, BT Tech Chassis Stiffener, hell damned infernal reverse beep disabled Boulder Real Estate Howay the Toon! "Sometimes when you aim for the stars, you hit the moon." -- Ian Holloway

12-07-2007, 04:25 AM	#4
Tech_Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca. Posts: 226 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Several months ago, Green Car Congress web site was posting monthly Prius figures (I believe the same site that tripp gets his information from). The last graphic they posted was Sept. 07. I added the current information for Oct. 07 (13,158) and Nov. 07 (116,737). See Below: Keith Attached Thumbnails

12-07-2007, 08:21 AM	#5
Delta Flyer Honda Enzyte Driver Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisville, TX (Dallas area) Posts: 1,008 My Car: Other Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Just a few figures: Prius sales up 109% Dodge Ram sales down 29.3% Chrysler is in their 2nd year in the red 2007 hybrid sales are going to be about 350,000 - up from about 250,000 last year (from the top of my head - more exact figures appreciated) SUV sales are up, but only because there is a gut on the used sales lot Anyone see a pattern?

12-07-2007, 04:06 AM	#3
tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,773 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Thanks Nerf. I'm glad you have my interests in mind. The cool bit is that hybrids accounted for 2.8% of LDV sales in NOV. AFAIK, that's an all time high. I like those GCC articles because they give an overview of the hybrid segment and it's relation to automobile sales as a whole.