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Read More »Ford Transit sales decreased in the United States while increasing in Canada, Mexico, and Argentina during the first quarter of 2021.
| MODEL | Q1 2021 / Q1 2020 | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | -25.48% | 27,451 | 36,836 |
| MODEL | Q1 2021 / Q1 2020 | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | +45.54% | 4,311 | 2,962 |
| MODEL | Q1 2021 / Q1 2020 | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | +26.61% | 1,432 | 1,131 |
| MODEL | Q1 2021 / Q1 2020 | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | +416.33% | 253 | 49 |
Despite the nearly 26 percent decrease in Ford Transit sales, the van range maintained its leadership position in its segment by sales volume during Q1 2021. The Transit outsold all other rivals including the Chevrolet Express (see running Chevy Express sales), Ram ProMaster, Ford E-Series (see running Ford E-Series sales), GMC Savana (see running GMC Savana sales), and lastly, the Nissan NV.
From a segment share standpoint, the Transit accounted for 36 percent, while the Express saw 22 percent, Ram ProMaster and Ford E-Series accounted for 14 percent each, and the GMC Savana and Nissan NV held 8 and 5 percent each, respectively.
| MODEL | Q1 21 / Q1 20 | Q1 21 | Q1 20 | Q1 21 SHARE | Q1 20 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -25.48% | 27,451 | 36,836 | 36% | 47% |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +26.81% | 16,877 | 13,309 | 22% | 17% |
| RAM PROMASTER | +13.51% | 10,880 | 9,585 | 14% | 12% |
| FORD E-SERIES | +4.70% | 10,573 | 10,098 | 14% | 13% |
| GMC SAVANA | +39.81% | 5,847 | 4,182 | 8% | 5% |
| NISSAN NV | +9.28% | 4,074 | 3,728 | 5% | 5% |
| TOTAL | -2.62% | 75,702 | 77,738 |
It’s also worth noting that combined deliveries of the Ford Transit and E-Series totaled 38,024 units, accounting for 50 percent segment share during the quarter. That was significantly higher than the combined total of the runner-up, General Motors, whose Chevy Express and GMC Savana saw cumulative deliveries of 22,724 units for a 30 percent combined segment share.
| MODEL | Q1 21 / Q1 20 | Q1 21 | Q1 20 | Q1 21 SHARE | Q1 20 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -25.48% | 27,451 | 36,836 | 72% | 78% |
| FORD E-SERIES | +4.70% | 10,573 | 10,098 | 28% | 22% |
| TOTAL | -18.98% | 38,024 | 46,934 |
The full-size mainstream van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, contracted nearly 3 percent to 75,702 units in Q1 2021. Ford Transit sales during the quarter fell at a faster pace than the segment average.
| MODEL | Q1 21 / Q1 20 | Q1 21 | Q1 20 | Q1 21 SHARE | Q1 20 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +26.81% | 16,877 | 13,309 | 74% | 76% |
| GMC SAVANA | +39.81% | 5,847 | 4,182 | 26% | 24% |
| TOTAL | +29.92% | 22,724 | 17,491 |
Ford Transit sales continued to dominate their segment during the first quarter, outselling all rivals and accounting for the largest share of full-size van sales volume in the U.S. The next best-selling offering, GM’s old Chevrolet Express, sold roughly half as many units as the Transit.
Transit sales felt the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during Q2 2020 and Q3 2020, but saw a slight increase during Q4. Ford still managed to move a significant number of vehicles despite the decline in sales. We believe that the reason for the decline is reduced availability of the van as a result of negative impacts presented by COVID-19.
Going forward, we expect the Transit to continue dominating the segment and retain its substantial lead, both in terms of sales and market share, despite ongoing competition. Meanwhile, Nissan will withdraw from this segment and discontinue the NV van range, giving Ford an opportunity to take over the Japanese automaker’s (relatively small) customer base and associated sales volume.
We should also mention that electrified Transit models are on the horizon, with Ford planning to launch an all-electric Transit as well as a Transit PHEV.
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