With platform sharing becoming the mainstay of the automotive industry, it only becomes fitting that they too be ranked just as vehicle sales are ranked. So here are the top 10 shared plaforms based on total vehicle sales for the first half of 2007. Is seems some share more platforms than you might think.
1. 406,759 units: Lexus RX 330; Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry,
Camry Hybrid, Camry Solara, Sienna
2. 258,267 units: Buick LaCrosse/Allure; Chevrolet Impala,
Monte Carlo; Pontiac Grand Prix
3. 253,726 units: Pontiac Vibe; Toyota Corolla, Matrix
4. 238,308 units: Acura TL, Honda Accord
5. 219,177 units: Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR; Pontiac Pursuit,
Saturn Ion
6. 211,389 units: Acura CSX, Honda Civic
7. 193,452 units: Nissan Altima, Maxima, Quest
8. 179,647 units: Dodge Caliber; Jeep Compass, Patriot
9. 160,092 units: Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx;
Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura
10. 142,450 units: Chrysler 300; Dodge Charger, Magnum
SOURCE: AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
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