Who’s Not: Greatest Percentage Decrease in Vehicle Sales
Chevrolet Sonic: 45 percent decrease
Buyers took a pass on the Chevrolet Sonic in 2017. The subcompact hatchback no longer has its sedan sibling by its side, and that could be the reason sales took a turn for the worse. It’s not actually a bad car, and it’s priced nicely. A turbocharged 1.4-liter EcoTec 4-cylinder and a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated I4 both make 138 horsepower, so there’s opportunity for a sporty version to turn sales around. The Sonic’s funky colors work for it, unlike some other cars.
With better positioning, the Sonic could make a resurgence. For 2017, the Chevrolet Sonic dropped 45.2 percent, selling just 30,290 units in 2017 compared with 55,255 in 2016.
Kia Sedona: 46 percent decrease
For Kia, minivans are on the outs. Aside from a few manufacturers like Dodge and Chrysler, Toyota, and Honda, the whole minivan thing has lost its touch.
The Kia Sedona experienced it this past year, even though the product itself has good merits. A powerful 276-horsepower V6, configurations from basic to posh, and good tech weren’t enough to buoy its sales and kick the stigma.
Vehicle sales dropped for the Kia Sedona by 46.2 percent in 2017, from 44,264 in 2016 to just 23,815 units. You can imagine someone at Kia HQ is asking when to pull the plug.
Nissan Juke: 48 percent decrease
The time for funk has passed, and the Nissan Juke is feeling the effects. It was a love-it-or-hate-it model to start with, and it began with solid numbers that carried through 2016. A spunky turbocharged four-banger and a unique, playful exterior with very individual-looking front lighting were its selling points. Unfortunately, something more than a NISMO edition is necessary to revive Nissan Juke sales.
The Juke’s vehicle sales in 2016 were 19,577. Compared with 2017’s sales in the United States of just 10,157, it’s a decrease of 48.1 percent year over year.
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