saturno_v

Good month for the TLX


TLX 3779

BMW 3 Series 4681

MB C Class 5645

MB CLA Class 2121

Audi A4 3130

Infiniti Q50 3670

Nissan Maxima 4573

Cadillac ATS 1737

Lexus IS 2654

Lexus ES 4442

Lincoln MKZ 2129



Side note.......I do not know for how long GM is going to stomach such poor sales figures for the ATS....

mondster

For a lexus, I wonder why the IS isnt selling well.

As for the ats, i agree. Even the mkz beat it

KeithL

I for one hate the interior and their pricing for,what you get is out of line a bit, competition in the $40K range is fierce. And with A3 A4, CLA appealing to status oriented buyers. Then add al, the incentives Acura and Infiniti put in and BMW always a has attractive lease deals on 3 series and such.

kurtatx

Isn't it due for a replacement? I think it is, but I'm not sure it matters. The ATS just doesn't have enough Cadillac in it

Nexx

cause its expensive, tiny, is250 v6 is a pig and that spindle grill is fugly.

iforyou

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The ATS is pretty much the best driving car in this class. But it's lacking in other departments unfortunately. Its BMW-level pricing doesn't help either. GM should be able to nail the next generation though.

The TLX is doing fine though. I wonder what the incentives are like for it.

justnspace

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my co-worker dumped his ATS after the engine blew. (engine was warrantied)

Curious3GTL

Let's not forget the Cadillac ATS has what could possible considered the worst dash in it's class.

JAB00

^^This^^

Lexus got hit with the ugly stick. The IS and GS took a turn for the worse in the looks department. The IS is too small and does not look like premium level car. The GS is generic looking almost like the RLX.

Rocketsfan

Yeah, but nobody was paying sticker price for it. From what I recall, they were discounting that car like mad a year after it was released. I still love the Cadillac design. I almost bought one, but read all the usual GM nagging issues on Caddy forums and decided against it.

wlkeel

Cadillac is making some of the best luxury sport sedans in the world, and they're continuing to improve their lineup. As auto enthusiasts, we should be overjoyed that a US company is stepping up to the plate!!

jules77

I test drove the Cadillac ATS and found it nice and handles very well.....but Cadi was not for me! I think they are still having a hard time shedding the "old fart" image even though they are making some very well handling and stylish cars. I did not like the turbo four in a 50K car.
Boy, 1,700 in sales for the month, they must be crying.

Nexx

thats probably part of the issue. Enthusiasts make up a very very very small number of buyers.

CTNYC

I'm also willing to bet that a large percentage of the 1700 sold were "sold" to rental fleets. I used to rent cars weekly and man does Hertz (and Avis/National/etc) have a fair number of ATS's... GM, Nissan, Hyundai/Kia and Toyota love to boost their sales figures with fleet sales

Saintor

x2

I drove an ATS 3.6 and its handling/steering was close to my BMW of then. The engine was great too. It was more "naturally tossable" than the TLX IMO.

KeithL

I test drove and liked it, the only turn off was the run flats and not place for a spare.

Saintor

Is there a place for a spare in the TLX? Not in mine!

Tony Pac

Really glad to see TLX numbers going up a little. After 3 months, TLX was able to beat Q50. I am 99% sure Jan to Mar Q50s numbers were up due to the crazy promotions.

On a positive side, so far Acura sold 54K units in USA and 6K units in Canada. Well done Acura

RDX is killing it. 5,900 units in April.

KeithL

Sure there is there is a spare option for the TLX and 16 RDX. I paid for space saving spare in each car. I will not own a car without a spare tire, the Q50 is same deal, spare is an option you can buy.

youngTL

As KeithL said, there is, but it's part of a spare tire kit. It was apparently unavailable to Canadians until I harassed the District Manager for Acura around here about it (both directly and through the parts guy). Got it installed and guess what, you get to keep the inflator kit AS WELL. It all fits. You lose the storage area under the trunk floor though. I'm fine with that because I do lots of long distance trips.

It should be on their parts list now. Go bug the parts counter at your dealership.

Saintor

I understand now that it must replace the plastic insert at the bottom of the trunk. Did I see $369US?

Most of the 8 yrs with my E90 I carried a spare wheel (an off season one - had two sets), taking 20% of my trunk. It was one of my obsessions. Now with my much shorter commute and the live pressure info , I am ok as is.

BEAR-AvHistory

Why is this a bad thing that has you rolling your eyes?

Midnight Mystery

The RDX works for almost everyone...

I could see at least half of the people I know happily driving one daily...

Wow, 5,900

So let me see, 5,900 x 12 = 70,800

Dang!!!

Much better than the 10-15,000 a year the first gen sold...

Nexx

cause it inflates the numbers and kills resale for those who buy those cars.

Nexx

rdx price point is killer. 43k for an adva. nce is an amazing bargain for everything you get

BEAR-AvHistory

Interesting reading about how Honda does its fleet sales.

The Truth About Honda's Fleet Sales - The Truth About Cars

saturno_v

Not necessarily, the Camry and Charger, for example, are very common in rental fleets and their resale value is quite good, the Charger has even won an ALG residual value award recently.

mondster

I wonder whats keeping acura from putting shawd on the current gen rdx. Advance with shawd would put it around 45k. Thats a good price right there

Nexx

Cost is the main reason

MDXAccord

The IS is taking a hit because the incentives are horrible and what you get from the entry 200t isnt all that good. The IS350 though is great.

iforyou

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Acura changed the approach to the RDX when going from 1st gen to 2nd gen. The 1st gen is actually a very sporty CUV. Unfortunately people found it too harsh, and the engine isn't all that amazing. The 2nd gen is more comfy with a smooth, powerful V6. Can't blame Acura for making the change, as its sales are really good.

I do wish there's a Type S trim though, with SH-AWD.

weather

I concur with that part....I love mine!

Midnight Mystery

Acura is selling 1300 a week, that's about 218 a day....

Friday/Saturday's sell much greater, so maybe 125 Monday-Thursday 300 Friday, and 500 Saturday...

I saw a 2017 on the lot last week...

This is likely Acuras volume seller, like the Lexus RX...

dboz

They are discounting the 2016's pretty heavy right now.