Audi Of America Sets April Sales Record On Strong Demand Across Lineup
•Q5 SUV sales increased 26 percent to 5,028 vehicles
•Sales of Q7 rose 22 percent; Second-best month for flagship SUV
HERNDON, Virginia, May 2, 2017 – Audi of America's April sales increased 5 percent to 18,711 vehicles, a record. Demand was strong across the product lineup, with the Q5, Q7 SUVs and the A4 sedan leading the volume gains.
It was the best April sales result for Audi in the U.S., marking the brand's 76th straight monthly record. The previous April record was set last year with 17,801 vehicles sold. Through the first four months of 2017, Audi sales have risen 8 percent to 64,358 vehicles.
April results were bolstered by strong demand across the brand's SUV lineup, with total sales in the segment increasing 18 percent over last April and 19 percent year-to-date. The newly launched Q5 led the gains with 5,028 vehicles sold, an increase of 26 percent. Sales of the Q7 rose 22 percent over last year to 3,022 vehicles, the second-best month on record for the model. The Q3 posted 1,510 sales for the month.
Consumer demand for A4 and A5 models was also strong. The A4 sedan posted sales of 3,246 vehicles, a 9 percent increase for the month and a 20 percent gain year-to-date. A4 allroad sales jumped 61 percent to 236 vehicles. The A5 recorded 1,007 deliveries in April, an increase of 24 percent from last year.
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•Consumer demand for A4 sedan increased 9 percent; A5 sales up 24 percent
'Customers are responding well to our new products,' said Mark Del Rosso, chief operating officer, Audi of America. 'With the new Q5 in full force and the new A5, we have much cause to be optimistic that our product offensive will position us well for continued growth this year.'
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