Volkswagen's U.S. sales climbed 4.4 percent in the first quarter to 67,853 on strength from its internal combustion-powered crossovers and greater availability of ID4 electric vehicles as a result of production shifting to the U.S. last year.
Meanwhile, Audi's sales jumped 49 percent in the quarter to 52,763 with help from the brand's growing lineup of EVs and greater availability of its crossovers.
Brands: VW, up 4.4%; Audi, up 49%
Notable nameplates: VW Atlas, up 24%; Tiguan, up 8.3%; ID4, up 254%; Audi Q5, up 65%; Q7, up 62%; A5, up 46%
Incentives: $2,154 per vehicle, up 22% from a year earlier, TrueCar says.
Average transaction price (including Porsche): $49,148, up 8.4% from a year earlier, according to TrueCar.
Quote: "I'm confident in our business. With three consecutive quarters of year-over-year new car sales growth, the Audi brand is stronger than ever in the U.S. market," Daniel Weissland, president of Audi of America, said in a statement.
Did you know? Audi sold 4,438 battery-electric vehicles in the U.S. in the first quarter, a 25% gain from a year earlier, powered entirely by the addition of the Q4 E-tron and Q4 Sportback E-tron.
