Ford posts strong sales in second quarter, led by F-Series, SUV lineup; Lincoln continues momentum in Canada with third straight quarter of year-over-year sales growth

FORD CANADA - Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited finished the second quarter with sales gains across a number of key vehicle lines, from the top-selling Ford F-Series pickups to the stylish Ford Escape, and the rugged Ford Bronco Sport. Ford also made the first deliveries of the all-new, all-electric F-150 Lightning to Canadian customers last month. On the premium vehicle side, Lincoln posted a sales increase for the third consecutive quarter, with customers flocking to its compact, mid-size, and full-size luxury SUVs.

“There isn’t a better way to lead the electric vehicle revolution than to electrify the Ford F-150 – the iconic truck that so many Canadians use every day to get things done at work and at home,” said Bev Goodman, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. “The F-150 Lightning is the most important vehicle launch for Ford Motor Company since the Model T, and I am beyond excited to see the first Canadian customers driving their very own all-electric Ford pickup. It is this commitment to our future, alongside our distinctive new products and services, that is bringing a whole new generation of customers into the Ford family.” 

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. – Q2 2022 Highlights:

Ford

• Ford sales increase 9.4%
• Ford F-Series sales increase 10.8%
• Ford F-150 sales increase 15.6%
• Ford SUV sales increase 22.3%
• Ford Edge sales increase 103.2%
• Ford Escape sales increase 7.8%
• Ford Bronco Sport sales increase 35.8%
• Ford Transit Van sales increase 5.5%

Lincoln

• Lincoln sales increase 8.6%
• Lincoln Corsair sales increase 6.5%
• Lincoln Nautilus sales increase 27.1%
• Lincoln Navigator sales increase 25.5% - Best Second Quarter Sales Since 2003

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited

Q2 2022 Vehicle Sales

	2022	2021	% Change
Total Vehicles
Q2 YTD	72,147	65,961	+9.4%
	115,273	120,210	-4.1%
Total Cars
Q2 YTD	1,211	2,300	-47.4%
	2,026	3,398	-40.4%
Total Trucks
Q2 YTD	70,936	63,661	+11.4%
	113,247	116,812	-3.1%

Nissan Group reports second-quarter 2022 Canadian sales

NISSAN CANADA -  Nissan Group announced total Canadian second-quarter (April-June) sales for the calendar year 2022 of 21,324 units, a decrease of 23.3 percent versus the prior year.

The INFINITI Division reported total Canadian sales of 1,340 vehicles sold in the second quarter.  

Nissan Division highlights:

• Sales of the Nissan Pathfinder SUV were up 250.4 percent in the second quarter with 1,682 units.
• Nissan Sentra Sedan sales rose 15.3 percent with 3,183 units sold.
• The Nissan Altima Sedan sold 442 units, an increase of 6.5 percent versus the prior year.
• The Nissan Frontier recorded its best quarter ever with 1,809 units sold in Q2.

INFINITI highlights:

• The QX60 luxury crossover sold 445 units, an increase of 58.4 per cent compared to the year prior.

	2022	2021	% Change
Total Second-Quarter (April-June) 2022 sales (units)	21,324	27,789	- 23.3 %
Nissan Division sales	19,984	26,098	- 23.4 %
INFINITI sales	1,340	1,691	- 20.8 %
Calendar Year Total sales (units)	43,334	52,871	- 18.0 %
Nissan Division sales	40,524	49,680	- 18.4 %
INFINITI sales	2,810	3,191	- 11.9 %

Hyundai Canada posts May 2022 sales, sees continued positive momentum for electrified models

HYUNDAI CANADA - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. reported total May sales of 9,724 units, a decrease of 23.8 per cent compared to May 2021. Hyundai’s best-selling models were the Kona (2,588 units), Tucson (1,813 units) and Elantra (1,533 units).

Hyundai’s electrified fleet showed strong sales with 1,518 units, representing 15.6 per cent of May’s sales volume.

AJAC’s Utility Vehicle of the Year, the Tucson, is the nameplate with the most electrified sales, with 432 units for the Tucson HEV and 129 units for the Tucson PHEV. The Kona EV sold an impressive 351 units, followed by the World Car of the Year winner, IONIQ 5, with 300 units.

“We remain focused on supporting our dealers and meeting customer demands the best we can, despite the ongoing challenges the entire industry is facing,” says Ken Maisonville, director of sales at Hyundai Canada. “As the EV industry continues to evolve in Canada, we’re excited to see the interest in our EV vehicles follow suit, and we will continue to navigate the growing demand the best we can.”

Nameplate	Sales	% Change
Elantra	1,533	-24.5%
Kona	2,588	-12.9%
Tucson	1,813	-41.0 %
Santa Fe	1,080	-28.0%
Venue	1,301	7.7%
Palisade	554	-20.1%
IONIQ 5	300	0.0%
Sonata	154	-53.0%
Santa Cruz	304	0.0%
Veloster	97	22.8 %
Ioniq	0	-100.0%

Volvo Car Canada Ltd. Reports May Sales Results

VOLVO CANADA - Volvo Car Canada Ltd. is pleased to report its sales results for May: a total of 1,037 vehicles were retailed throughout the month, for an increase of 2.8 percent when compared to May of 2021. Year-to-date, the company has sold a total of 4,236 vehicles in Canada, representing an increase of 2.3 percent when compared to the same time last year.

 

Led by the volume driving XC60 Recharge, demand for Volvo’s exciting lineup of plug-in hybrids and pure electrics remained strong in May, with the company’s Recharge models accounting for ­­­34 percent of all new vehicle sales for the brand in Canada.

 

Of note, the XC40 Recharge, the brand’s first all-electric SUV received significant praise from the Automobile Journalist’s Association of Canada (AJAC) in May, as it was named the Green Utility Vehicle of the Year.  

 

Certified by Volvo, Volvo Car Canada’s pre-owned division, retailed a total of 253 units for the month, representing a decrease of 11 percent when compared to May of last year.

 

“Despite the challenging market, May marked yet another strong performance for Volvo Cars in Canada.” said Matt Girgis, managing director, Volvo Car Canada Ltd. “Demand for our award-winning electrified product is encouraging, and we remain positive for the remainder of the quarter as we continue to navigate industry and supply constraints.”