The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 23,112 vehicles, an increase of 20.5 percent from the 19,175 vehicles sold in September 2009.Year-to-date, the BMW Group also reported a sales volume of 192,052 vehicles, up 7.2 percent from the 179,219 units sold through September 2009.

“It ‘s still a tough market but the September numbers show that good results are possible, ” said Jim O ‘Donnell, President of BMW of North America LLC. “We have been building momentum and narrowing the gap with our competitors and the October addition of the all-wheel-drive 5 Series to our model lineup will help us keep that momentum through the end of the year. “(Sales figures after the break)

Full BMW NA & MINI USA Sales for September

 
Sept.
2010
Sept.
2009
%
YTD
2010
YTD
2009
%
BMW brand
18,228
15,047
21.1
157,464
144,223
9.2
BMW passenger cars
13,892
12,403
-12
122,877
117,173
4.9
BMW light trucks
(SAVs)
4,336
2,644
64
34,587
27,050
27.9
MINI brand
4,884
4,128
18.3
34,588
34,996
-1.2
TOTAL Group
23,112
19,175
20.5
192,052
179,219
7.2

Sales of BMW brand vehicles in September increased 21.1 percent for a total of 18,228 vehicles from the 15,047 units sold in September of last year.Year-to-date, BMW sales were up 9.2 percent to 157,464 vehicles from the 144,223 units sold in the same period of 2009.

In September, best performing vehicles included the 3 Series, up 37.1 percent to 8,945 units.The X5 and X6 continue to perform very well with an increase of 160.7 percent and 122.3 percent, respectively.

Sales of BMW’s used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 14 percent to 13,540 vehicles from the 11,873 units sold in September last year.Year-to-date, used vehicle sales were up 6.4 percent to 126,601 vehicles from the 119,010 units sold in the same period of 2009.

Source: BMW