Turkey July 2012: Opel Astra hits highest ranking in over 2 years
Opel Astra
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As is the tradition, new car sales figures for Turkey are available a little later than others. After 11 consecutive months of decline and for the first time since July 2011, the Turkish car market is actually up year-on-year by 2% to 44,531 registrations in July, bringing the year-to-date total to 289,021 units, down 13% on 2011. The Fiat Linea celebrates its 6th month in a row atop the models ranking with 2,755 sales and 6.2% share, reinforcing its 2012 year-to-date pole position at 18,581 units and 6.4%.
In 2nd place we find the Opel Astra with 2,057 sales and 4.6%, hitting its highest ranking since I follow the Turkish market monthly (January 2010). It is #5 year-to-date at 10,950 units and 3.8%. The Renault Fluence is down one spot to #3 with 1,861 sales and 4.2% and widens the gap with the Renault Symbol for the 2nd place year-to-date at 14,259 units and 4.9% vs. 12,716 and 4.4%.
The Symbol is down to a paltry #17 this month – if anyone living in Turkey can explain the reason behind such a weak performance it would be much appreciated. Additional great performers this month include the Toyota Auris up 8 spots on June to #7, the Hyundai Accent Blue up 10 to #13 and the Hyundai ix35 up 6 to #24.
Previous month: Turkey June 2012: BMW 3 Series up to #10
One year ago: Turkey July 2011: Renault Symbol back to #1, Fiat Linea #2
Full July 2012 Top 25 Ranking Table below.
Turkey July 2012:
| Pos | Model | July | % | Jun | 2012 | % | Pos | 2011 |
| 1 | Fiat Linea | 2,755 | 6.2% | 1 | 18,581 | 6.4% | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Opel Astra HB | 2,057 | 4.6% | 5 | 10,950 | 3.8% | 5 | 4 |
| 3 | Renault Fluence | 1,861 | 4.2% | 2 | 14,259 | 4.9% | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | VW Polo | 1,616 | 3.6% | 9 | 9,060 | 3.1% | 6 | 9 |
| 5 | Ford Fiesta | 1,592 | 3.6% | 3 | 11,846 | 4.1% | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | Opel Corsa | 1,500 | 3.4% | 4 | 9,018 | 3.1% | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | Toyota Auris | 1,393 | 3.1% | 15 | 5,715 | 2.0% | 14 | 19 |
| 8 | Ford Focus Sedan | 1,301 | 2.9% | 6 | 8,873 | 3.1% | 8 | 8 |
| 9 | VW Passat | 1,264 | 2.8% | 8 | 7,102 | 2.5% | 10 | 13 |
| 10 | Hyundai i20 | 1,240 | 2.8% | 13 | 6,993 | 2.4% | 12 | 12 |
| 11 | VW Golf | 1,128 | 2.5% | 11 | 6,468 | 2.2% | 13 | 14 |
| 12 | VW Jetta | 988 | 2.2% | 12 | 8,022 | 2.8% | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | Hyundai Accent Blue | 971 | 2.2% | 23 | 4,050 | 1.4% | 20 | 28 |
| 14 | Toyota Corolla | 896 | 2.0% | 18 | 5,579 | 1.9% | 15 | 6 |
| 15 | Nissan Qashqai | 888 | 2.0% | 17 | 4,873 | 1.7% | 16 | 20 |
| 16 | Honda Civic | 879 | 2.0% | 14 | 7,099 | 2.5% | 11 | 23 |
| 17 | Renault Symbol | 832 | 1.9% | 7 | 12,716 | 4.4% | 3 | 1 |
| 18 | Dacia Sandero | 727 | 1.6% | 19 | 4,366 | 1.5% | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Fiat Grande Punto | 690 | 1.5% | 26 | 3,367 | 1.2% | 24 | 16 |
| 20 | Chevrolet Aveo Sedan | 672 | 1.5% | 20 | 4,184 | 1.4% | 19 | n/a |
| 21 | Renault Clio HB | 619 | 1.4% | 25 | 3,555 | 1.2% | 22 | 27 |
| 22 | Dacia Duster | 610 | 1.4% | 16 | 4,701 | 1.6% | 17 | 21 |
| 23 | Renault Clio SW | 610 | 1.4% | 22 | 3,155 | 1.1% | 25 | n/a |
| 24 | Hyundai ix35 | 521 | 1.2% | 30 | 2,977 | 1.0% | 27 | n/a |
| 25 | BMW 3 Series | 519 | 1.2% | 10 | 3,120 | 1.1% | 26 | 31 |
Source: www.e-otodergi.com
