Infiniti's new M and QX, sales failures or hits? You decide!

The market and consumers are speaking.

Are the new Infiniti M and QX sales failures or sales hits?

July 2010 numbers tell the story:

Entry Level Luxury Sedans
1. BMW 3-Series - 8,897
2. Infiniti G - 5,721
3. Cadillac CTS - 5,516
4. Mercedes-Benz C-Class - 5,309
5. Lexus ES - 4,093
6. Audi A4/S4 & A5?S5 - 3,903
7. Acura TL - 3,123
8. Lexus IS - 3,100
9. Lincoln MKZ - 1,590
10. Volvo S60 - 0
11. Saab 9-3 - Unknown

Midddle Level Luxury Sedans
1. Mercedes-Benz E-Class - 5,426
2. BMW 5-Series - 2,724
3. Infiniti M - 1,277
4. Lincoln MKS - 969
5. Volvo S80 - 668
6. Jaguar XF - 627
7. Audi A6/S6 - 620
8. Lexus GS - 592
9. Cadillac STS - 259
10. Acura RL - 172
11. Saab 9-5 - Unknown

Large Luxury SUV's
1. Infiniti QX - 1,319
2. Cadillac Escalade - 1,252
3. Mercedes-Benz GL - 1,179
4. Land Rover Range Rover - 623
5. Lincoln MKT - 606
6. Audi Q7 - 602
8. Lincoln Navigator - 566
9. Lexus LX - 285
10. Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon - 48

JUGNU - 8/3/2010 10:26:18 PM

+6 Boost

From the numbers above they are clearly hits. But as much as i love the styling of new M, i hate the styling of new QX. The cheaper version Nissan Patrol looks better. But seeing the numbers it seems it is widely accepted by the American market. Here in Middle East the QX interchanges the position with Lexus LX. I mean LX sells in thousands and Infiniti struggles to sell one thousand QXs per year.

JUGNU

tattedtwice - 8/3/2010 11:54:16 PM

-10 Boost

Im not sure if I should be shocked or amused that 1300 people actually wasted 60k on a hideous rebadged nissan.

tattedtwice - 8/3/2010 11:56:20 PM

-1 Boost

Same goes for the ugly e-classless. Seriously, 5k? These fools arent looking any further than that 3 pointed star.

dlin - 8/4/2010 12:10:09 AM

+2 Boost

I'm shocked 5 series is selling @ 1/2 of E! For me that's the real failure. Aiyayai!

Also how comes the ugly QX is #1 sell? Shocked too!

JRobUSC - 8/4/2010 1:04:44 AM

-1 Boost

It's not much of a mystery -- Benz is leasing those E-classes at a crazy subvented lease rates. They're literally about 50% less than comparable 5-series leases. Which is better, having people buy your cars at realistic figures or giving them away at figures that cost you thousands per car up front and thousands more when they flood the market coming back in off lease? BMW tried that years ago, personally I'm glad they're getting away from it. Mark this thread -- it's going to bite Benz in the ass down the road.

sdcarguy - 8/4/2010 2:37:44 PM

+2 Boost

The month covered the last gasps of old 5 series model v. the new E.

montyz81 - 8/4/2010 9:20:13 AM

+6 Boost

The M is inspiring much like the original G35. I am not surprised by the positive take on it. The QX is a great vehicle, but I would have to agree that it does look a bit out there in terms of styling. That said, I would wait till a few months for both the M and QX to see if these numbers go up or stay at the same rate. If they go up then the market likes it, if they stay at the same rate per month then the high numbers are due to the "First one on the block" buyers. The G is a bit more of a real number as the body style is almost 4 years old.

_43LE - 8/4/2010 3:48:30 PM

+4 Boost

Wow, I guess that "TurboSpyder" is baaaaack!...now with a different username. This should be very interesting for all of us. Welcome home my precious... ;)

speed123 - 8/4/2010 12:57:22 PM

+6 Boost

It's obbious from the numbers that Infiniti has one of the strongest lineups. Just because some don't like a car, doesn't mean it won't be popular. Everyone has difference in what they consider a great car. Good job Infiniti!

als723 - 8/5/2010 12:47:48 PM

0 Boost

August and December are pivitol sales months, I think those months will be a better judge of success than July...