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In 2019 Lexus sold 51k (+6%) ES and Lincoln 17k (-11%) MKZ. The trend of each model really stands out. Ford is doing the right thing if they pull the plug on the MKZ. It's unfortunate that for now, they don't have a replacement for it but that's the market right now.
One thing that might (?) help it is that, apart from the aging Chrysler 300, it will have little or no domestic competition....and even the term "domestic" is arguable since Chrysler is part of FCA.
Yes the term 'domestic' is meaningless. Parts and assembly of all models come from and are done all over the world.
Originally Posted by mmarshall
Like I said before, the 300 is aging
It is prehistoric at this point. FCA is happy to make profit from tooling long ago paid for.
The question, though, is if the CT5 will be too sport-oriented for some buyers. We'll see how the Premium-Luxury version sells....not everyone is going to want the V-models.
The non-V versions i'm sure are very comfortable to drive and ride in.
In 2019 Lexus sold 51k (+6%) ES and Lincoln 17k (-11%) MKZ. The trend of each model really stands out. Ford is doing the right thing if they pull the plug on the MKZ. It's unfortunate that for now, they don't have a replacement for it but that's the market right now.
Proof is in the sales figures. Not sure how anyone can argue it otherwise. I don’t think the just canceled Lacrosse hit 17K in any of the years it was on sale.
Proof is in the sales figures. Not sure how anyone can argue it otherwise. I don’t think the just canceled Lacrosse hit 17K in any of the years it was on sale.
I wonder how much of that has to do with fleet sales. Lacrosse sold to fleets and the ES doesn't. Rental car companies are moving to crossovers too which takes the wind out of the fleet market.
I wonder how much of that has to do with fleet sales. Lacrosse sold to fleets and the ES doesn't. Rental car companies are moving to crossovers too which takes the wind out of the fleet market.
I'm sure there were some Lacrosse fleet-rentals, but nothing like the huge number of Malibus or Cruzes.
Bears out EXACTLY what I said before...very successful until about 2016 or so, then a sudden downturn.
I wouldn't say "very" successful. Look at how much fluctuation there is in those sales numbers, and what a steep drop off there is after -- what I'm assuming -- each updated version debuts. Some solid numbers in those figures, but not the consistency that I would attribute to a 'very successful' model.
Originally Posted by SW17LS
I wonder how much of that has to do with fleet sales. Lacrosse sold to fleets and the ES doesn't. Rental car companies are moving to crossovers too which takes the wind out of the fleet market.
Another possibility on gm sedan death is they've been trying to back away from huge incentives/rebates, but that left the cars not so price-competitive, and sales tanked.
