Mini slump hurts BMW's February sales

BMW Group U.S. reported February sales of 25,613 vehicles, a decrease of 2.2 percent from the 26,184 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago.

Mercedes sales jumped 22.2% from a year ago, as the automaker sold 24,051 vehicles. While the BMW group still sold 1,562 more vehicles than Mercedes, its numbers were hurt by a 13.6% decline in Mini sales. However, used Mini prices increased 15.5%.

BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.5 percent in February for a total of 21,311 compared to 21,204 vehicles sold in February, 2012.

In February, best performing included the 5 Series, up 5.1 percent to 4,248 units; the 6 Series, up 45.6 percent to 770 units; and the X5 Sports Activity Vehicle, up 21.9 percent to 3,931 units.

BMW Pre-Owned Vehicles
In February, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 1.3 percent to 13,544 vehicles compared to the 13,375 vehicles sold in February, 2012.

Mini Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 4,302 autombiles in February, a decrease of 13.6 percent from the 4,980 sold in the same month a year ago.

Mini Pre-Owned Vehicles
In February, sales of Mini used automobiles increased 15.5 percent to 1,583 automobiles from the 1,371 sold in February, 2012.

 Vehicle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, February 2013

BMW Motorrad Sales
BMW Motorrad USA reported sales of 842 motorcycles in February, a decrease of 2.7 percent from the total of 865 motorcycles sold in February 2012.

February’s performance included growth from the F 700 GS, up 24.3 percent with sales of 51 units compared to 41 a year ago while the recently introduced F 800 GT and C 650 GT maxi scooter contributed strongly with 38 and 60 units respectively.

Motorcycle Sales BMW of North America, LLC, February 2013

––Paul Duchene