New Zealand February 2012: Suzuki Swift climbs on top UPDATED
Suzuki Swift
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Very healthy numbers again for the New Zealand car market, up 12% year-on-year to 7,185 registrations. For the first time since last July, the Suzuki Swift is in pole position of the overall models ranking with 332 sales and 4.6%, putting an end to 5 consecutive months of Toyota Corolla domination.
February is becoming the Swift’s ‘good luck month’ as it was #1 in February 2011 as well. The Corolla is down to #2 this month at 272 units and 3.8%, followed by the Toyota Hilux back in shape at 3.5% and the Hyundai i30 at 2.9%. Excellent performance of the Nissan Navara, up 9 spots on January to #5 with 189 sales, ahead of the Holden Captiva up 4 ranks to #6. The Ford Territory and Ranger also shine at +8 to #12 and +9 to #13 respectively.
Previous month: New Zealand January 2012: Toyota Corolla leads strong market
One year ago: New Zealand February 2011: Suzuki Swift takes the lead
Full February 2012 Top 13 Ranking Table below.
New Zealand February 2012:
| Pos | Model | Feb | % | Jan | 2012 | % | Pos |
| 1 | Suzuki Swift | 332 | 4.6% | 2 | 714 | 4.5% | 2 |
| 2 | Toyota Corolla | 272 | 3.8% | 1 | 1,100 | 6.9% | 1 |
| 3 | Toyota Hilux | 251 | 3.5% | 23 | 340 | 2.1% | 8 |
| 4 | Hyundai i30 | 209 | 2.9% | 3 | 521 | 3.3% | 3 |
| 5 | Nissan Navara | 189 | 2.6% | 14 | 333 | 2.1% | 9 |
| 6 | Holden Captiva | 182 | 2.5% | 10 | 368 | 2.3% | 7 |
| 7 | Holden Commodore | 174 | 2.4% | 7 | 413 | 2.6% | 6 |
| 8 | Holden Cruze | 161 | 2.2% | 5 | 429 | 2.7% | 5 |
| 9 | Mazda3 | 141 | 2.0% | 4 | 432 | 2.7% | 4 |
| 10 | Toyota Hiace | 139 | 1.9% | 15 | 271 | 1.7% | n/a |
| 11 | Ford Mondeo | 135 | 1.9% | 12 | 297 | 1.9% | 10 |
| 12 | Ford Territory | 133 | 1.9% | 20 | 240 | 1.5% | n/a |
| 13 | Ford Ranger | 130 | 1.8% | 22 | 225 | 1.4% | n/a |
Source: www.mia.org.nz, www.autotalk.co.nz
