Venezuela May 2012: Ford F350 hits highest share ever at 7.8%

The Ford F250 Single Cab is sold as the Ford F350 in Venezuela

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The Venezuelan new car market continues to progress generously at +15% year-on-year in May to 11,733 registrations, bringing the year-to-date total to 54,885 units, up a very healthy 21% on 2011. After being interrupted by the Ford Fiesta last month, the Chevrolet Aveo resumes its domination of the models ranking with 1,668 sales and 14.2% share and reinforces its year-to-date leadership at 7,610 units and 13.9%. It is the 8th time in the last 12 months that the Aveo is in pole position in Venezuela.

Civetchi/Dongfeng Mini

The Ford Fiesta improves its market share to 9.1% thanks to 1,067 sales but is down to #2 this month, while the Ford F350 hits its strongest share ever in the country at 7.8% thanks to 913 units. The Mitsubishi Lancer is stable at #4 and is followed by the Toyota Corolla up 4 spots on April to #5. The Chevrolet Cruze is back up to #6, 9 ranks better than last month. After the Civetchi Pick-up shot up to #7 last month, another Chinese model shines in May: the Civetchi/Dongfeng Mini up to #21 with 161 sales and 1.4%.

Previous month: Venezuela April 2012: Civetchi Pick-up/Dongfeng Rich up to #7

One year ago: Venezuela May 2011: Locally built Jeep Grand Cherokee up to #4

Full May 2012 Top 40 Ranking Table below.