New Zealand September 2011: Toyota Corolla in pole position

Toyota Corolla

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The New Zealand car market is down 4% year-on-year in September at 7,628 registrations, bringing the 2011 year-to-date total to 63,810 units, up 7%. Like in Australia, the Toyota Corolla is back on top of the ranking with 367 sales and 4.8%. It is followed by August’s #1, the Toyota Hilux, at 300 units and 3.9% and the Mazda3 with 227 sales and 3%. Toyota has an excellent month indeed, placing the Hiace in the New Zealand Top 5 for the first time in 4th place, while the Suzuki Swift is down 2 spots to #5.

Previous month: see the New Zealand August 2011 Ranking Table here.

Full September 2011 Top 5 Ranking Table below.