Croatia August 2013: Skoda Octavia up to #2 in lowest market in 12 years

Skoda Octavia

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After some really good news in July (+19%), Croatian new car sales are back to hell: down 11% year-on-year in August to just 1,539 registrations, the lowest monthly figure in at least 12 years. This bringing the year-to-date total to 20,147 units, down 18% on 2012. The VW Golf remains the best-selling model in the country thanks to 93 sales and 6%, it is followed this month by the Skoda Octavia, up 2 spots on July to #2 at 74 units and 4.8%, its best ranking in the country since February 2012. The Kia Cee’d is also doing extremely well: up to #3 and 4.4% share vs. #13 and 2% year-to-date, as is the Dacia Sandero up to #8 vs. #22 and the Kia Rio up to #11 vs. #18.

Previous month: Croatia July 2013: VW Golf, Polo and Up! on top

One year ago: Croatia August 2012: Skoda Fabia and Citroen C4 shine

Full August 2013 Top 15 models and Top 30 All-brands Ranking Tables below.