Audi Sales Dip 12.1% For May

Audi today announced sales for the month of May totaling 7,503 units sold. The U.S. imported luxury vehicle market share for Audi vehicles is expected to increase significantly in May from 6.8 percent share recorded in May 2008. The Audi U.S. market share has consistently gained in 2009, and has further accelerated with the introduction of the Audi Q5 luxury crossover.

With growing interest in its third full month, the Audi Q5 luxury crossover vehicle surpassed its previous monthly sales record with 1,413 units sold in May. The strong retail demand for the Q5 can also be seen by the quick turnaround in inventory at dealerships throughout the country.

Also continuing its strength in 2009, the Audi A5 sales increased over last year by more than 59.5 percent, due to 716 units sold this May. The A5 has recorded 3,150 total units sold in 2009, surpassing the total sales from 2008 during the same period by 48.4 percent.

"Consumers once again proved that when you offer the right product -- sporty, yet sophisticated, design with exceptional dynamic character -- sales will follow, no matter the economic headwinds," said Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America. "Industry sales this month continue to show that the nation has not yet turned the corner, but I see signs that consumers are interested, as both showroom and internet traffic are up."

The Audi TDI clean diesel SUV showed promising signs in a limited release during May. The Audi Q7 TDI surpassed 350 sales in May, representing 44 percent of total Q7 sales. Total sales for the Audi Q7 reached 795, which is an 18% increase over last month and the best sales month of 2009 for the model.

Audi recorded 2,839 Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) units sold in May, and has now exceeded 13,358 CPO sales in 2009.


AutoSpies.com Photo Galleries

If you want to see your photos running on our homepage photo ticker, be sure to upload your photos on the go by sending them to Mobile@AutoSpies.com

There are photos and then there are AutoSpies.com photos!

AutoSpies.com is ranked number one on Google search for auto shows

Share on Facebook

GermanNut - 6/2/2009 10:16:36 PM

+1 Boost

Look at Audi posting significantly smaller sales declines both in the U.S. and globally when compared to its BMW and Mercedes-Benz rivals. For the month of May, Audi's U.S. sales fell only 12.1% compared to 27.8% for BMW. For 2009, BMW's U.S. sales have fallen 30% but Audi has seen only a 17.7% decline for the year.

GermanNut - 6/2/2009 10:19:29 PM

+1 Boost

These strong results when compared to BMW and Mercedes-Benz continue a trend that has seen Audi consistently gain market share from the end of 2008 through every month of 2009.

VISO - 6/4/2009 1:42:01 PM

+1 Boost

Herrokitty, and yet the A6 and the A4 are the top selling in their respective class, and the A8 is second ahead of the 7-Series in Europe. The R8 outsell all exotics. Dude, where to come with this lame stuff? Do you know how to read? Not to mention the A5 and Q5 are now top sellers in Europe as well.

VISO - 6/4/2009 1:43:52 PM

+1 Boost

And further explain how Audi is on life support in the US? Audi dealers are now among the most profitable in the country. More like that BMW is on life support as company, yet alone the US.

VISO - 6/3/2009 9:46:34 PM

0 Boost

First of all the A4 is not heavily subsidized. Second of all the 3-Series is heavily subsidized, and thirdly you are clueless as usual...not to mention a moron to go along with your lame claims. Get a clue!

GermanNut - 6/4/2009 11:25:49 AM

+2 Boost

Look at China, now the world's largest car market ahead of the U.S. Audi is easily the market leader in China and the significance of China will only increase as time goes on.

trungdq - 6/4/2009 8:07:11 PM

+1 Boost

In China, Audi outsells BMW and Lexus combined