The year to date statistics show that the two marques sold a total of 76,162 units, a figure that can be translated into a 7.9 percent growth compared to the sales volume registered in the first four months of 2009.
The BMW brand registered a 10 percent sales increase last month, managing to sell 17,268 vehicles, while the year to date sales figures show a 8.8 percent expansion to 63,591 units.
"April's positive results are an achievement keeping in mind we have two high volume models in short supply due to the end of their lifecycles," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "Both the X3 and 5 Series are in transition and we anxiously await the new 5 on sale in June as it has received superb early reviews in comparisons with the competition. The all-new X3 arrives at the end of this year and we anticipate strong demand for this new entry in the hot premium smaller crossover segment."
MINI managed to convince 3,843 customers last month, posting a 5.1 percent sales increase. Year to date, MINI registered a 3.3 percent sales growth to 12,571 units.
"MINI's long term growth prospects continue to be strong due to macro economic developments in the U.S. To prepare for this future growth, MINI's product range will double from three to six models starting in 2011 and the dealer network is being expanded to 100 exclusive stores by summer of this year with dealers investing a combined $200 million this year and last," stated the press release.
In April, sales of BMW’s used vehicles (perfected through the company’s dealer network) registered a 24 percent increase to 15,472 vehicles, with the year to date statistics showing a six percent growth to 55,320 vehicles.
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