The dominant Toyota Tacoma kept its midsize truck sales lead again in November, but all competitors showed huge gains over a year ago.
The Tacoma’s sales were up more than 15.3% over November 2015, and it was not the highest gain among midsize truck competitors. Toyota recently announced plans to increase capacity in its Tijuana, Mexico facility that makes Tacomas (they’re also made in San Antonio, TX).
The Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon had another big month, but the GM twins still have a long way in order to take over the sales lead from the Tacoma. The Colorado and Canyon together sold 12,079 units in November. The Tacoma sold 15,531.
Big month-over-month gains that the Nissan Frontier enjoyed throughout much of the year went to 0.1% gain in November, but the oldest truck in this group is still the most improved in YTD.
Honda’s crossover pickup, the Ridgeline, also sold well, and even though the GMC Canyon had the lowest volume in November, it was the most improved midsize pickup truck for the month.
Midsize Truck Sales – November 2016
| Nov 2016 # | Nov 2016/2015 | YTD 2016 # | YTD 2016/2015 % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma | 15,531 | 15.3% | 174,117 | 7.2% |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 8,669 | 39.1% | 99,294 | 29.8% |
| Nissan Frontier | 5,105 | 0.1% | 80,857 | 41.5% |
| Honda Ridgeline | 3,464 | NEW | 19,582 | NEW |
| GMC Canyon | 3,410 | 52.5% | 33,401 | 23.4% |
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