http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2009/06/movers-and-losers-may-top-10-.html
The list of last month's fastest- and slowest-selling models is quite revealing in terms of the current automotive landscape. Usually, the fastest sellers are just brand-new models that are hotly anticipated, while the losers are tired old models no one particularly wants.
That holds true, but now Chrysler holds five of the Loser spots with some of its most affordable vehicles. Pontiac's dying G6 and the soon-to-be-replaced Cadillac SRX are GM's only entrants, but other SUVs from the company weren't far behind.
The good news for GM, though, is that its new Camaro is highly sought-after … but only after the all-new Toyota Prius, which tops the Movers list for May. You may think the recent spike in gas prices is the reason for the Prius' top ranking, but Honda's Insight hybrid dropped off the top 10 Movers list altogether this month, coming in at No. 17.
The average time it takes to sell a new car is also increasing. For 2009 and 2010 models — which is what we looked at to compile May’s lists — the number has grown to 78 days, up from 72 in April. If you include new 2008 model sales, the number would be 167 days, up from 158 in April.
The full lists and our methodology are found below.
Top 10 Movers
1. 2010 Toyota Prius: 3 days
2. 2010 Chevy Camaro: 7 days
3. 2009 Nissan Cube: 8 days
4. 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid: 13 days
5. 2009 Mini Cooper convertible: 14 days
6. 2010 Ford Mustang coupe: 16 days
7. 2010 Lexus RX 350: 18 days
8. 2009 Toyota Venza: 20 days
9. 2009 Audi Q5: 21 days
9. 2010 Ford Fusion: 21 days
10. 2010 Toyota Camry: 22 days
Top 10 Losers
1. 2009 Dodge Caliber: 212 days
2. 2009 Dodge Avenger: 203 days
3. 2009 Pontiac G6 sedan: 190 days
3. 2009 Mazda Tribute: 190 days
4. 2009 Jeep Compass: 189 days
4. 2009 Cadillac SRX: 189 days
5. 2009 Kia Spectra5: 188 days
6. 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser: 187 days
7. 2009 Chrysler Sebring sedan: 186 days
8. 2009 Pontiac G6 convertible: 185 days
9. 2009 Pontiac G5 coupe: 181 days
9. 2009 Jeep Patriot: 181 days
10. 2009 GMC Canyon: 178 days
About the Lists
The Movers and Losers lists report the average number of days it takes to sell models from the day they arrive on the lot until the final paperwork is signed by a buyer. This is not a days of inventory list like you may find on other sites. We’re now focusing on only the 2009 and 2010 model years.
For Movers, we only list vehicles that pass a certain threshold of sales in order to weed out limited editions, models that are being phased out, or other factors that might skew the numbers or otherwise inaccurately portray popularity. For the Top 10 Losers, we lower that threshold greatly because low sales bolster the Loser claim, though they could also indicate other factors, like a model being phased out.
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