2015 Genesis sales drop in May

[Sal Collaziano]

"Difference in opinion" doesn't change or alter the facts!

It's just an opinion. I realize it's not a fact. In my opinion, the SUV and CUV segment saved GM.

 

[DRS]

It's just an opinion. I realize it's not a fact. In my opinion, the SUV and CUV segment saved GM.

As it did Ford along with pickup trucks. IMO.. And help Ford become debt free quickly. And not have to go to .gov for cash.

 

[Alwaysforward]

I think the sales have gone up. When I purchased my car last September, I seen none on the road in my area. I know see one or two per week and they are different colors. I seen a white one today that I haven't seen before.

 

[bjjones]

Sales numbers are one thing; profit per vehicle is another. GM makes upwards of $10,000+ profit per SUV, which is perhaps what the OP was suggesting is "saving" them. This article would suggest the same: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/25/b...ulling-the-weight-at-general-motors.html?_r=0

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that a CUV, SUV or Truck would garner more profit per vehicle, particularly when the MSRP for these models (not to mention additional dealer add ons & accessories) are in many cases significantly higher than the majority of GM's passenger cars.

Nevertheless, this still does not diminish the fact that other GM models contribute to it's significant profit margins as well. Chevrolet's Cruze, Malibu & Impala are among the top 20 selling cars in America, not to mention the current iteration Camaro which is still selling briskly and will more than likely be the segment class leader in sales again (and also within the top 20) as before once the 2016 version is available for sale later this year.

 

[YEH]

Genesis sales, overall, are on track to have its best sales yr (could break the 35k mark) ever in the US - and that's w/ sharply lower coupe sales (as the 2.0T had been dropped and the coupe getting long in the tooth).

I can understand the slower sales for the Genesis coupe. There is a lot of competition in that market, especially the new Mustang, while not much competition for the sedan (none at the price point of the 3.8 base model). As much as I love my Genny sedan, I would buy Mustang over the coupe, just not one an eco-boast engine.

Always been tough for Asian automakers to compete w/ the Pony cars on bang for the buck (which is why Toyota had dropped coupes like the Celica and Supra and why the Nissan Z has been on life-support).

Which is why the Genesis coupe was always intended to eventually to move upmarket to compete against the entry-level, luxury coupes, but seems like it might still be a while before we see a new RWD coupe from Hyundai, esp. if Hyundai decides that the need for a luxury CUV is more pressing.