June was a tough month for nearly every automaker in total sales, but there were many models flying off the lots. We’re not just talking hybrids either, although the fastest-selling car in June was the Toyota Prius. Ironically, the second-fastest selling model was the new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8. Even with its limited production and massive advance sales, it managed to meet our sales threshold for the month. Six of the top 10 movers were Toyota, Lexus or Scion models.
We’re still unsure how it’s taking massively popular hybrids days to sell, because most dealers tell us they sell before they roll off the trucks. There is a distinct variation between models, though, so we’re going to stick with the data we have. Check out the top 10 movers and losers below.
Top 10 Movers
2008 Toyota Prius: 4 days
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8: 5 days
2009 Toyota Tacoma: 7 days
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid: 9 days
2009 Scion tC: 9 days
2009 Scion xB: 9 days
2008 Lexus LX 570: 10 days
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 10 days
2008 Honda Fit: 11 days
2008 Mini Cooper Clubman: 13 days
Top 10 Losers (excluding outgoing models and model years)
2008 Nissan Titan: 166 days
2008 Hummer H3: 155 days
2008 Chrysler Sebring: 150 days
2008 Jaguar XJ 8L: 149 days
2008 Dodge Durango: 146 days
2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD: 136 days
2008 Pontiac Solstice: 134 days
2008 Ford Econoline: 132 days
2008 Kia Sedona: 129 days
2008 Honda Ridgeline: 128 days
Top 10 Losers (including outgoing models and model years)
2008 Jaguar S-Type: 234 days
2008 Lexus RX 350: 214 days
2008 Chrysler Pacifica: 212 days
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: 200 days
2008 Toyota Matrix: 198 days
2008 Mitsubishi Galant: 197 days
2008 Subaru Forester: 185 days
2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor: 178 days
2008 Isuzu i-290: 178 days
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 177 days
The average number of days to sell for June was 65.
David Thomas
Former managing editor David Thomas has a thing for wagons and owns a 2010 Subaru Outback and a 2005 Volkswagen Passat wagon.