June turned out to be another strong month for new vehicle sales, with good support as a result of special offers at and around Fieldays.
Last month 10,101 new vehicles were sold overall, compared to 7,652 in June 2011, an increase of 2,449 (32 percent). Year to date, overall sales are up by 7,837 units (19 percent).
New car sales were well ahead with sales of 7,142 units up 1,777 units (33 percent), compared to the same month last year. This was the strongest June sales month since 2005. For the year to date, new car sales are ahead of 2011 by 6,854 units (22 percent).
New commercial vehicle sales of 2,959 units were up 672 units (29 percent) compared to June 2011. Year to date, overall new commercial sales are ahead of 2011 by 983 units (9 percent).
Top selling passenger car brands:
1. Toyota 1,461, 20 percent market share
2. Ford 766, 11 percent
Holden 712, 10 percent
Top selling cars:
Toyota Highlander 358
Suzuki Swift 279
Ford Focus 278
Top selling commercial brands:
Toyota 933, 32 percent
Ford 485, 16 percent
Nissan 377 units, 13 percent
Top selling commercials:
Toyota Hilux 676
Ford Ranger 440
Toyota Hiace 240
Used import cars could not match the increases shown by their new car counterparts, but with sales of 6,184 units the result was still respectable. Sales were down by 386 units (6 percent) compared to June 2011 and are still down for the year to date by 2,659 units (7 percent).
Figures provided by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).
