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      07-06-2018, 02:30 PM   #23
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How many SAVs are the Chinese buying? They may not be as price sensitive if there is significant brand loyalty. Buick's have been overpriced in China for years yet demand keeps increasing. BMW may start making some SAVs oversees but the US is still the largest market for these vehicles and won't be affected by tariffs.
Last year's sales were 537k BMW's in China, compared to 307k in the US. I didn't find a breakout by model, but it looks like the X3 was the second best seller. However it also looks like BMW is starting X3 production in China this year.
Any non SAV BMW sold in China is made there so wouldn't be related to US production. It would be good to know what percentage are US built SAVs
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