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.
New Zealand September 2011:
| Pos | Model | Sep | % | Aug | 2011 |
| 1 | Toyota Corolla | 367 | 4.8% | n/a | 2 |
| 2 | Toyota Hilux | 300 | 3.9% | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Mazda3 | 227 | 3.0% | 2 | n/a |
| 4 | Toyota Hiace | 200 | 2.6% | n/a | n/a |
| 5 | Suzuki Swift | 199 | 2.6% | 3 | 3 |
Source: www.mia.org.nz
The Toyota Corolla is realy a horkhorse everywhere. An automobile icon for sure.