Portugal October 2011: BMW 3 Series up to #6
2012 BMW 3 Series
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Very poor month for car sales in Portugal, down a dramatic 40% year-on-year in October to 9,126 registrations, which brings to year-to-date total to 132,653 units, down 26%. The Renault Megane dominates the models ranking again by far with 481 sales and 5.3%, reinforcing its 2011 leadership at 7,324 units and 5,5% share. Renault manages a 1-2 with the Clio in 2nd place, up 7 spots on September with 329 sales and 3.6%, and still #3 year-to-date with 4,997 units and 3.8%, behind the Seat Ibiza down to #10 this month.
The VW Golf stays on the podium at #3 and 3.3%, followed by its little sister the Polo at #4 and 2.9%. The Opel Astra is back in shape at #5 and 2.6% while the BMW 3 Series delivers the performance of the month, up to a fantastic 6th position with 240 sales and 2.6% share, possibly boosted by end-of-stock promotion on the current generation before the launch of the 2012 model (pictured) early next year. Other great performers include the Mercedes C Class at #9, the Toyota Yaris new generation at #15, the Citroen C1 at #17 and the Audi A3 at #19.
Previous month: Portugal September 2011: Renault Megane leads, Mercedes C Class excels
Full October 2011 Top 20 Ranking Table below.
Portugal October 2011:
| Pos | Model | Oct | % | Sep | 2011 | % | Pos | 2010 |
| 1 | Renault Megane | 481 | 5.3% | 1 | 7,324 | 5.5% | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Renault Clio | 329 | 3.6% | 9 | 4,997 | 3.8% | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | VW Golf | 297 | 3.3% | 3 | 4,418 | 3.3% | 6 | 4 |
| 4 | VW Polo | 267 | 2.9% | 10 | 4,626 | 3.5% | 5 | 8 |
| 5 | Opel Astra | 241 | 2.6% | n/a | 3,901 | 2.9% | 9 | 9 |
| 6 | BMW Serie 3 | 240 | 2.6% | n/a | 1,605 | 1.2% | 22 | 26 |
| 7 | Ford Fiesta | 232 | 2.5% | 2 | 4,155 | 3.1% | 8 | 3 |
| 8 | Peugeot 207 | 222 | 2.4% | 6 | 4,263 | 3.2% | 7 | 7 |
| 9 | Mercedes Classe C | 222 | 2.4% | 4 | 2,564 | 1.9% | 13 | 19 |
| 10 | Seat Ibiza | 205 | 2.2% | 7 | 5,279 | 4.0% | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Opel Corsa | 197 | 2.2% | n/a | 4,678 | 3.5% | 4 | 6 |
| 12 | Citroen C3 | 185 | 2.0% | n/a | 2,614 | 2.0% | 12 | 11 |
| 13 | VW Passat | 180 | 2.0% | 8 | 2,139 | 1.6% | 15 | 44 |
| 14 | Ford Focus | 177 | 1.9% | 5 | 2,301 | 1.7% | 14 | 14 |
| 15 | Toyota Yaris | 177 | 1.9% | n/a | 1,459 | 1.1% | n/a | 22 |
| 16 | Smart Fortwo | 174 | 1.9% | 11 | 1,931 | 1.5% | 17 | 23 |
| 17 | Citroen C1 | 165 | 1.8% | n/a | 1,637 | 1.2% | 21 | 29 |
| 18 | Mercedes Classe E | 155 | 1.7% | n/a | 1,778 | 1.3% | 19 | 17 |
| 19 | Audi A3 | 154 | 1.7% | n/a | 1,260 | 0.9% | n/a | 31 |
| 20 | Fiat Punto Evo | 137 | 1.5% | n/a | 3,833 | 2.9% | 10 | 18 |
Source: Guia do Automovel nº 320, December 2011. Many thanks to Tuga for sharing the data!
@Josh
No comments for you. Only Merry Xmas.
@Miguel
A friendly word of caution Miguel. Yes this is a free world and we all enjoy the right to say what we think. But here we are all guests on Matt’s blog, I had a look at conversations between you and Tuga and frankly it is you not Tuga that is pushing the boundaries of logic and good manners. Nothing prevents Matt from deleting your comments and I do get the feeling that he is getting a little miffed at your behavior. Have a great festive season, take a few deep breaths and think before you type something.
@matgasnier
… sometimes not Matt. I´m getting a little bit sad with a quite rude person named Tuga that make nonsense comments here, but as I´m a Cristian and we are in the Christmas time I apologise… for now!
The new Bmw serie 3 was not introduced in the Portuguese market, yet!
Which is why i said:
‘end-of-stock promotion on the current generation before the launch of the 2012 model (pictured) early next year’
Miguel do you actually read my posts before you comment?