Volkswagen of America today reported that sales fell 12 percent in September, despite an increase in the number of SUVs sold.
SUV sales were weighed down by the number of cars sold in the month as Golf, Jetta, and Passat posted declines, according to the German automaker that has a production plant in Chattanooga.
The Chattanooga-made Atlas SUV recorded a 41 percent increase in sales last month to 6,064 units, VW reported.
But only 314 units of the Passat midsize sedan, also made in Chattanooga, were reported sold last month as the company ramps up production for a redesigned Passat.
Total vehicle sales were 26,947 for the month. For the year, Volkswagen of America has sold 278,155 vehicles, up 4.5 percent, the company reported.