Fiat sales for June 2017 are in and show a 4 percent drop compared to the same month a year ago. Fiat sold a total of 2,242 cars last month compared to 2,329 in June 2016. Overall Fiat brand year to date sales are running 11 percent behind that of last year. Small car sales in this country have taken a big hit this year, with cheap gas and the shift in consumer preferences to larger crossover and SUV models being major contributing factors.
Sales of the Fiat 500 hatch and Cabrio models amounted to 995 units in June. So far this year, Fiat has sold a total of 7,456 Fiat 500s, or about 4 percent less than last year at this time. This is a better performance than most of its competitors who are down by double-digit percentages.* It is a tribute to the 500's timeless and attractive design.
Fiat 500L MPV recorded its best sales month since last July. With luck, the 500L may begin reversing its sales slide which has been running 68 percent below last year. Fiat 500X crossover sales didn't fare as well, being down 41 percent for the month and 40 percent for the year to date.
Fiat sold a total of 510 124 Spiders in June, its second best month ever. Fiat has sold a total of 4,974 124 Spiders over the past 12 months. The Spider particularly appeals to those who don't want the 'same old same old' and to people who appreciate sophisticated European styling and flavor.
June Fiat News Recap
In June, the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth won the top award in the “Small Convertible” category at the seventh annual Topless in Miami Competition event hosted by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). More than 40 automotive journalists evaluated 25 + vehicles from various manufacturers to pick their favorite cars.
Jaime Florez, SAMA president, is quoted saying "Across all of the judging criteria, including styling, technology, and ride and comfort, the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth not only delivered but also wowed.”
A new rainbow-wrapped 2017 Fiat 124 Spider served as the grand marshal vehicle for Detroit's Motor City Pride parade earlier last month. The event celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) culture. FCA US LLC and the FIAT brand has been a long-standing supporter of LGBT community. For the 10th year, FCA has achieved a 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index evaluating LGBT workplace practices.
Fiat500USA.com looked at the Fiat 500 Abarth Roof Top Option Package. This attractive exterior upgrade turns up the heat on the already hot looking 500 Abarth.
The Fiat 500 uses a high performance 9012 headlight bulb, and we published a how-to article on replacing them.
Alfa Romeo released great lease prices and other buying incentives in June on the exciting new Giulia model. These excellent deals run through July 5th.
Fiat Brand Sales in the United States, January - June 2017
| Fiat 500 | Current Month | Last Year | Vol Change | Current YTD | Last Year YTD | Vol Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 500 500L 500X 124 | 995 184 553 510 2,242 | 1,115 279 934 1 2,329 | -11% -34% -41% New -4% | 7,456 746 3980 2500 14,682 | 7,787 2,342 6,582 1 16,712 | -4% -68% -40% New -12% |
| May 500 500L 500X 124 | 1,240 163 703 564 2,670 | 1,573 335 1,262 0 3,170 | -21% -51% -44% New -16% | 6,461 562 3427 1990 12,440 | 6672 2,063 5,648 0 14,383 | -3% -73% -39% New -14% |
| April 500 500L 500X 124 | 1,201 115 758 465 2,539 | 1,504 466 1,128 0 3,098 | -20% -75% -33% New -18% | 5,221 399 2724 1426 9,770 | 5099 1728 4,386 0 11213 | 2% -77% -38% New -13% |
| March 500 500L 500X 124 | 1,671 106 726 419 2,922 | 1,494 535 1,056 0 3,085 | 12% -80% -31% New -5% | 4,020 284 1966 961 7,231 | 3595 1262 3,258 0 8,115 | 12% -77% -40% New -11% |
| Feb 500 500L 500X 124 | 1,131 72 640 302 2,145 | 1120 370 1,161 0 2,651 | 1% -81% -45% New -19% | 2,349 178 1240 542 4,309 | 2101 727 2,202 0 5,030 | 12% -76% -44% New -14% |
| Jan 500 500L 500X 124 | 1,218 106 600 240 2,164 | 981 357 1,041 0 2,379 | 24% -70% -40% New -9% | 1,218 106 600 240 2,164 | 981 357 1,041 0 2,379 | 24% -70% -42% New -9% |
*Good Car,Bad Car
Sources: FCA US LLC.
Images: FCA and Fiat on the Dragon
No comments:
Post a Comment