Greece July 2011: Hyundai i20 on podium

Hyundai i20

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Relative improvement for new car sales in Greece this month: at 9,939 units they are down ‘only’ 14% year-on-year, compared to -33% in June. The year-to-date total stands at 65,200 units, down 41% on 2010. The Opel Corsa continues to reign, #1 in Greece for the 6th month out of 7 this year with 547 sales and 5.5% share, bringing its 2011 figure to 3,767 units and 5.8%.

The Nissan Micra confirm its newly acquired blockbuster status in Greece by ranking 2nd for the third month in a row with 418 sales and 4.2%. It climbs to 5th year-to-date at 3.4%. The best performer this month is the Hyundai i20, up 13 spots to land on the podium at #3, 413 units and 4.2%, ex-aequo with a Toyota Yaris back in shape.

Other great performers this month include the Mercedes A Class at #13 (up 7 spots), the Alfa Romeo Giulietta at #22 (+8) and the Kia Picanto new generation at #26 (+15).

Previous month: see the June 2011 Greek Top 50 here.

Full July 2011 Top 50 Ranking Table below.