tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post5867464743882848289..comments2024-03-24T20:30:55.379-07:00Comments on Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: November 2011 subcompact salesAndy Lilienthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-38587657901548458952011-12-02T07:43:58.721-08:002011-12-02T07:43:58.721-08:00Yeah, I honestly dont' know why the Versa sell...Yeah, I honestly dont' know why the Versa sells so well, but I think you're on to something. It's one of the larger small cars, for sure. I saw a 2012 Versa sedan and it was quite big for what it was. The Sentra is actually up in sales, too (+35% in Nov.; +27.6% YTD). I never see them around, though.<br /><br />The Sonic LTZ is kind of interesting, because, last time I checked you couldn't build one on the Chevy site. Or, at least I couldn't find how to build one. It's a very nice little car. I'll be posting my review of the Sonic LTZ shortly. I give GM credit for offering the 1.4 turbo in a small hatch. <br /><br />And I also don't fully understand the appeal of the MINI coupe.Andy Lilienthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-22592929814567633732011-12-02T07:36:55.210-08:002011-12-02T07:36:55.210-08:00I think the Versa's secret is a combination of...I think the Versa's secret is a combination of bottom-of-the-barrel price, back seat room and the fact that the Sentra's so weak that the upsell to a compact just doesn't work they way it would in, say, a Ford showroom.<br /><br />-On that route, I wonder if the new Rio'll eat into Soul sales and knock it off the top.<br /><br />- Nice solid month-on-month gain for the Sonic as supply ramps up. Interestingly, there are *no* LTZs in my area, although there are some LT turbos and a good selection of manual LS hatchbacks.<br /> I feel warm and fuzzy towards Chevy between their birthday and (mentioning compacts) the expanded availability of manual trannies on the '12 Cruze.<br /> Those 30 Aveos are likely the last.<br /><br />- The Mini Coupe has nothing to offer that the original 3-door doesn't. The glaringly obvious line extension, a 5-door version of the original bodyshell, somehow continues to elude them. What the...?nlpnthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16925589671848667697noreply@blogger.com