Cruze sales down, but still strong in April

LORDSTOWN

Despite the ongoing selling trend of sport utility vehicles, trucks and crossovers, the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze still posted sales of 20,947 in April.

But GM’s best-selling car took a hit of 3.7 percent from last April’s sales of 21,752.

United Auto Workers Local 1112 President Glenn Johnson said he’s happy when the sales come in at about 20,000 units.

“This late in the life cycle, it is amazing that we are at that,” Johnson said.

The Cruze was launched in 2010 and was refreshed last year. The next-generation Cruze is expected to make its arrival this year.

“I am excited,” Johnson said. “It is a beautiful vehicle.”

On Friday, GM reported April sales of 269,056, up 6 percent year-over-year. Retail deliveries were up 5 percent, fleet deliveries were up 8 percent and commercial sales were the highest since March 2008.

Both GM’s trucks and crossovers had double-digit sales increases in April. Trucks were up 13 percent, and crossovers, 25 percent.

Read more about the numbers for GM and other brands in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.