Finland February 2013: VW Golf back on top

VW Golf

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Still a depressing climate for new car sales in Finland, down 26% year-on-year in February to 7,816 registrations, bringing the year-to-date total to 17,992 units, down 27% on 2012. After 7 consecutive months of Nissan Qashqai reign, the VW Golf takes advantage of its new generation to regain the top spot for the first time since last June and only the third time in the last 12 months with 449 sales and 5.7% share, also taking the lead year-to-date at 914 units and 5.1%. The Qashqai is down to #2 with 375 sales and 4.8% while the Toyota Auris is up a whopping 13 spots on January to land in third position at 278 units and 3.6%.

Honda CR-V

The new generation Honda CR-V has definitely struck a chord with Finnish consumers: it is up 3 ranks on last month to reach an outstanding 4th place thanks to 258 sales and 3.3% vs. #25 over the Full Year 2012. Notice also the Mazda6 back within the Finnish Top 30 for the first time in almost a year thanks to the new model, up to a fantastic 12th place at 150 units and 1.9%, the Hyundai i40 up to #19 and the Opel Mokka down 11 to #29.

Previous month: Finland January 2013: Opel Mokka up to world-best #18!

One year ago: Finland February 2012: Toyota Avensis crowned

Full February 2013 Top 30 models and brands Ranking Tables below.