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Not unlike the drop seen south of the border, sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and its CL-Class coupe sibling tumbled 67% from 72 to just 24 units in August 2013.
In the United States, the S-Class suffered a 51.5% year-over-year decline in August; CL-Class volume slid 57.8%. Canadian sales figures for the two cars - soon to be one car under the W222 S-Class banner - are combined.
BMW sold 52 7-Series sedans in August, up 13%. Jaguar XJ volume rose 150% to 30 units. Lexus LS volume rose, albeit by just two units, as was the case with the Audi A8. The S-Class's lull between generations produces lackluster sales, but we can expect to see a big boost soon.
Its decline certainly wasn't the worst in August. Sales of the rarely available Honda Insight fell to just one unit, and the Chevrolet Orlando, still relatively fresh, slid 86%. The Jaguar XK has been cast aside to the shadows by Jaguar's F-Type, and we've yet to see the new Chevrolet Impala put up a decent month. Its Buick partner tumbled at the same rate in August, as well.
GoodCarBadCar ranks worst sellers three different ways below. It starts by measuring vehicles by their own respective year-over-year declines. Then cars with base prices under $50,000 are ranked by volume, then all nameplates are tossed into one pot.
You can always select a make and model at GCBC's Sales Stats page to find historical monthly and yearly sales figures from both Canada and the United States. Pertinent links are clickable at the bottom of this post, but you can also find related links at the Best Sellers page.
August 2014 - September 2013 - July 2013 - August 2012
Source: Manufacturers & ANDC
Vehicle must have been on sale in August 2013, must not have been officially cancelled by its manufacturer, and must have been showcased on manufacturer's website in June. The rule that disallows discontinued or cancelled vehicles can lead to confusion, as manufacturers often announce the discontinuation of a model but continue to market the car indefinitely. Brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Maserati etc. do not issue model-specific monthly sales reports. Audi's A3 is on hiatus, but sales fell 91% to 10 in August.
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Top 10 Worst-Selling Vehicles In Canada - August 2013
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In the United States, the S-Class suffered a 51.5% year-over-year decline in August; CL-Class volume slid 57.8%. Canadian sales figures for the two cars - soon to be one car under the W222 S-Class banner - are combined.
BMW sold 52 7-Series sedans in August, up 13%. Jaguar XJ volume rose 150% to 30 units. Lexus LS volume rose, albeit by just two units, as was the case with the Audi A8. The S-Class's lull between generations produces lackluster sales, but we can expect to see a big boost soon.
All 252 Vehicles Ranked By August 2013 YTD Canadian Sales
Its decline certainly wasn't the worst in August. Sales of the rarely available Honda Insight fell to just one unit, and the Chevrolet Orlando, still relatively fresh, slid 86%. The Jaguar XK has been cast aside to the shadows by Jaguar's F-Type, and we've yet to see the new Chevrolet Impala put up a decent month. Its Buick partner tumbled at the same rate in August, as well.
GoodCarBadCar ranks worst sellers three different ways below. It starts by measuring vehicles by their own respective year-over-year declines. Then cars with base prices under $50,000 are ranked by volume, then all nameplates are tossed into one pot.
You can always select a make and model at GCBC's Sales Stats page to find historical monthly and yearly sales figures from both Canada and the United States. Pertinent links are clickable at the bottom of this post, but you can also find related links at the Best Sellers page.
August 2014 - September 2013 - July 2013 - August 2012
Rank | Worst-Selling Vehicle By Percentage Decline | % Change | August 2013 | August 2012 |
#1 | Honda Insight | - 92.3% | 1 | 13 |
#2 | Chevrolet Orlando | - 85.6% | 70 | 487 |
#3 | Jaguar XK | - 82.4% | 3 | 17 |
T4 | Chevrolet Impala | - 68.8% | 219 | 702 |
T4 | Buick LaCrosse | - 68.8% | 96 | 308 |
#6 | BMW 1-Series | - 68.1% | 22 | 69 |
#7 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class & CL-Class | - 66.7% | 24 | 72 |
#8 | BMW X1 | - 60.5% | 94 | 238 |
#9 | Scion iQ | - 56.5% | 37 | 85 |
#10 | Lincoln MKS | - 55.6% | 12 | 27 |
Rank | Worst-Selling Vehicle By Volume (Max. Base Price $50K) | August 2013 | August 2012 | % Change |
#1 | Honda Insight | 1 | 13 | - 92.3% |
#2 | Honda CR-Z | 6 | 11 | - 45.5% |
#3 | Volvo S80 | 9 | 2 | + 350% |
#4 | Lincoln MKS | 12 | 27 | - 55.6% |
#5 | Nissan Cube | 16 | 15 | + 6.7% |
#6 | Acura RLX/RL | 17 | 1 | + 1600% |
#7 | Mitsubishi i MiEV | 20 | 24 | - 16.7% |
#8 | BMW 1-Series | 22 | 69 | - 68.1% |
#9 | Audi TT | 26 | 37 | - 29.7% |
#10 | Subaru Tribeca | 27 | 40 | - 32.5% |
Rank | Worst-Selling Vehicle By Volume (All Vehicles) | August 2013 | August 2012 | % Change |
#1 | Honda Insight | 1 | 13 | - 92.3% |
#2 | Jaguar XK | 3 | 17 | - 82.4% |
#3 | Honda CR-Z | 6 | 11 | - 45.5% |
#4 | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | 6 | 4 | + 50.0% |
#5 | Nissan GT-R | 7 | 8 | - 12.5% |
#6 | Volvo S80 | 9 | 2 | + 350% |
#7 | Hyundai Equus | 9 | 7 | + 28.6% |
#8 | Dodge (SRT) Viper | 9 | 1 | + 800% |
#9 | Lexus LS | 11 | 9 | + 22.2% |
#10 | Lincoln MKS | 12 | 27 | - 55.6% |
Vehicle must have been on sale in August 2013, must not have been officially cancelled by its manufacturer, and must have been showcased on manufacturer's website in June. The rule that disallows discontinued or cancelled vehicles can lead to confusion, as manufacturers often announce the discontinuation of a model but continue to market the car indefinitely. Brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Maserati etc. do not issue model-specific monthly sales reports. Audi's A3 is on hiatus, but sales fell 91% to 10 in August.
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Top 20 Worst-Selling Vehicles In Canada - August 2014
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Top 10 Worst-Selling Vehicles In Canada - August 2012
Top 30 Best-Selling Vehicles In Canada - August 2013
Canada Auto Sales Brand Rankings - August 2013 YTD
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- Top 10 Worst-selling Vehicles In America - August 2013
Soon to be a part of the S-Class family, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class was America's worst-selling vehicle in August 2013, at least when "worst" is measured by year-over-year decline. Among vehicles priced below $45,000, nothing current sells...
- Top 10 Worst-selling Vehicles In Canada - June 2013
Volvo Canada Sold 2126 Wagons (V50, V70, XC70) In The First Half Of 2005. With The Former Two, Volvo Canada Sold 294 In The First Half Of 2013.It's not surprising to see that Volvo landed major roles on Canada's list of the...
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Also, Mercedes-Benz Sold 259 GL-Class SUVs In May 2013.Among nameplates which haven't yet departed for that great parking lot in the sky, Canada's least favourite vehicles in May 2013 included multiple Lincolns, Honda hybrids, and many products...
- Top 10 Worst-selling Vehicles In Canada - April 2013
No matter how you shake it, the Honda CR-Z was the worst-selling automobile in Canada in April 2013. Bentley sold 450% more vehicles. Mercedes-Benz sold four times as many SLS AMGs as Honda sold CR-Zs. Mitsubishi sold twelve times as many all-electric...