Press release
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI Brands combined) sold 2,297 vehicles in April 2009, down 17% compared to April 2008. Year-to-date sales for BMW Group Canada are 6,621 units, down 9% compared to the same period last year.
BMW Brand: The new 7 Series and X6 lead the way with sales increases.
The BMW brand retailed 1,931 units, down 16% compared to April 2008. Year-to-date, 5,712 BMWs have been retailed, a decrease of 7% compared to the same period last year.
Sales of BMW's new 7 Series flagship model were up 16% in April compared to April last year. The new luxury sedan hit showrooms for the first time this March and sales are already off to a good start.
The success of the BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupé has continued in April. Sales were up 295% compared to April last year.
MINI Brand
In April, there were 366 MINIs sold, down 20% compared to April 2008. Year to date, 909 MINIs have been sold, down 21% compared to the same period in 2008.
BMW Motorrad: Best ever motorcycle sales month
BMW Motorrad Canada set an all time best monthly sales record of 357 units, up 19% compared to April last year. Year-to-date, sales are up 49% to 593 units compared to the same period last year.
Pre-Owned: Best sales month on record for BMW Pre-Owned
The BMW Pre-Owned division set an all time best monthly sales record in April. Total BMW Pre-Owned sales were up 42% to 1,109 units in April. BMW Certified Series Pre-Owned sales increased 40% to 931 units compared to April 2008.
Year-to-date, total BMW Pre-Owned sales are up 34%, with 3,359 units sold. Of those, 2,859 units were BMW Certified Series Pre-Owned sales, which are up 35% compared to the same period last year.
Year-to-date MINI pre-owned sales are up 3% to 250 units compared to the same period in 2008. Of those sales, 154 were MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned sales, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year. MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned sales are down 13% to 41 units in April. Total MINI Pre-Owned vehicle sales are down 27% to 65 units compared to April last year.
BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail financing and leasing programs and protection products on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles, as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total network of 40 BMW automobile retail centres, 19 BMW motorcycle retailers, and 25 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI Brands combined) sold 2,297 vehicles in April 2009, down 17% compared to April 2008. Year-to-date sales for BMW Group Canada are 6,621 units, down 9% compared to the same period last year.
BMW Brand: The new 7 Series and X6 lead the way with sales increases.
The BMW brand retailed 1,931 units, down 16% compared to April 2008. Year-to-date, 5,712 BMWs have been retailed, a decrease of 7% compared to the same period last year.
Sales of BMW's new 7 Series flagship model were up 16% in April compared to April last year. The new luxury sedan hit showrooms for the first time this March and sales are already off to a good start.
The success of the BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupé has continued in April. Sales were up 295% compared to April last year.
MINI Brand
In April, there were 366 MINIs sold, down 20% compared to April 2008. Year to date, 909 MINIs have been sold, down 21% compared to the same period in 2008.
BMW Motorrad: Best ever motorcycle sales month
BMW Motorrad Canada set an all time best monthly sales record of 357 units, up 19% compared to April last year. Year-to-date, sales are up 49% to 593 units compared to the same period last year.
Pre-Owned: Best sales month on record for BMW Pre-Owned
The BMW Pre-Owned division set an all time best monthly sales record in April. Total BMW Pre-Owned sales were up 42% to 1,109 units in April. BMW Certified Series Pre-Owned sales increased 40% to 931 units compared to April 2008.
Year-to-date, total BMW Pre-Owned sales are up 34%, with 3,359 units sold. Of those, 2,859 units were BMW Certified Series Pre-Owned sales, which are up 35% compared to the same period last year.
Year-to-date MINI pre-owned sales are up 3% to 250 units compared to the same period in 2008. Of those sales, 154 were MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned sales, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year. MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned sales are down 13% to 41 units in April. Total MINI Pre-Owned vehicle sales are down 27% to 65 units compared to April last year.
BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail financing and leasing programs and protection products on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles, as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total network of 40 BMW automobile retail centres, 19 BMW motorcycle retailers, and 25 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.