Ukraine April 2012: Skoda Octavia and Hyundai Accent dominate

Hyundai Accent

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In April 20,541 vehicles found a buyer in Ukraine, bringing the year-to-date to 68,236 units. The Skoda Octavia takes its newfound leadership of the models ranking even further by ranking #1 for the third month in a row with 833 sales and 4.1% share, making its 4 months total 2,779 units, nearly one percentage point above the #2 the Lada Samara at 2,159 sales and 3.2%.

Kia Rio

Similarly to neighbour Russia where it is called the Solaris, the Hyundai Accent is a hit in Ukraine, up 2 spots on March to rank #2 this month with 724 sales and 3.5% and #4 year-to-date at 1,929 units and 2.8%. Below the Lada Samara down one spot to #3 the Kia Rio continues to progress, up 2 ranks to #4 with 592 sales and 2.9%. The Chevrolet Aveo is back up to #6 while the ZAZ Lanos drops further to a disappointing 7th place with 2.5%. It is now #5 year-to-date whereas it had dominated the models ranking for the last 5 years.

The best-selling Chinese model is still the Geely CK however it is down to #16 this month. It is followed by the Geely MK up 6 spots to #24 and the Chery QQ up 10 to #65. Other great performers this month include the Hyundai Elantra up 4 spots on March to #10, the ZAZ Forza up 2 to #15, the Chevrolet Cruze up 18 to #21, the ZAZ Vida, a rebadged previous generation Chevrolet Aveo, up 62 ranks to #60, the VW CC up 71 to #64 and the Mazda CX-5 up 71 to #77.

Previous month: Ukraine March 2012: Skoda Octavia and Geely CK shine again

Previous year: Ukraine Full Year 2011: ZAZ Lanos leader, two Ladas on podium

Full April 2012 Top 200 Ranking Table below.