June and Mid-Year Sales Analysis: Compact (C-Segment)

Edward Niedermeyer
by Edward Niedermeyer
Because we are halfway through the year, we’re mixing things up a little by comparing June sales to six-month totals instead of to June 2009 sales.

Toyota takes the C-Segment crown with the one-two punch of its mixed Corolla/Matrix sales. A breakout here would be nice, but since Toyota’s not offering, we’ve included the HHR with Cobalt and the Jetta with Golf to even things up a little. Credit the Focus for selling with the best of them without a hatchback platform-mate, and note that the Elantra’s monthly number has improved considerably relative to its six-month average.

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  • Ryan Ryan on Jul 02, 2010

    While looking at these numbers I have to say... I thought the Mazda 3 would sell better... Not saying their numbers are bad, I just happen to think it is one of the stronger options in it's class...

  • Geo. Levecque Geo. Levecque on Jul 03, 2010

    What's the problem with any Mazda like the No.3 is the Price, that has been there downfall for many years, as for the Corolla, people like it and also it gets good Gas scores over the years. One of these days Gasoline in the USA will be a lot higher than it is now, it time that we here in Canada get more money for our Petrol exports!

  • PrincipalDan PrincipalDan on Jul 03, 2010

    I wonder how much higer Lancer sales would be if there were more dealers. The Caliber outsells it for christsakes!

  • Mtymsi Mtymsi on Jul 03, 2010

    It will be very interesting to see what the Focus sales are after the new one is on the market. I'm guessing they will be close to Civic/Corolla levels because Ford will conquest some of those buyers. IMO the new Focus is the first vehicle in its segment produced by a domestic manufacturer that will actually attract traditional import buyers both to purchase and consider/look at/testdrive. I am somewhat amazed the current model sells as well as it does as I don't view it as a competitive offering.

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    • Mtymsi Mtymsi on Jul 03, 2010

      I'm glad it sells as well as it does because the assembly plant is in metro Detroit where I live. Any success for the many manufacturer/supplier companies in our area is a success for the region and of course we can use all the help we can get.

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