France 1979: Renault 5, 18 and Peugeot 305 on podium
Renault 5
* See sales of all French models by clicking on ‘Read more’ at end of post! *
The Renault 5 is the best-selling car in France for the 6th consecutive year and it holds a 10.8% market share in 1979.
Renault 18
Launched in 1978, the Renault 18 is an instant hit with French consumers: it ranks 2nd as early as for its first full year of sales in 1979 with a robust 7.7% market share.
Peugeot 305
The Peugeot 305 rounds up the podium with 6.8% of the market, ahead of the Peugeot 104 at 5%, the Renault 4 at 4.8%, the Renault 14 at 4.7% and the Citroen Visa at 4.6%. Notice the Talbot Horizon at #8 with 4.3% share and the Peugeot 604 at #17 with 0.6%.
Full Year 1979 sales of all French models: click on ‘Read more’ below the Peugeot 604 pic.
Peugeot 604
France 1979 (French models only):
| Pos | Model | % | |
| 1 | Renault 5 | 10.8% | |
| 2 | Renault 18 | 7.7% | |
| 3 | Peugeot 305 | 6.8% | |
| 4 | Peugeot 104 | 5.0% | |
| 5 | Renault 4 | 4.8% | |
| 6 | Renault 14 | 4.7% | |
| 7 | Citroen Visa | 4.6% | |
| 8 | Talbot Horizon | 4.3% | |
| 9 | Citroen GSA | 4.1% | |
| 10 | Citroen 2CV | 3.5% | |
| 11 | Citroen CX | 3.3% | |
| 12 | Simca 1510 | 2.9% | |
| 13 | Peugeot 504 | 2.8% | |
| 14 | Renault 20 | 2.7% | |
| 15 | Peugeot 505 | 2.1% | |
| 16 | Citroen LN | 1.0% | |
| 17 | Peugeot 604 | 0.6% | |
| 18 | Renault 30 | 0.6% |
Source: L’Auto Journal
