France LCV February 2013: Renault Clio takes the lead

Renault Clio (RS model shown)

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The Light Commercial Vehicle market is down 12% year-on-year in France in February to 29,880 registrations, bringing the year-to-date total to 59,542 units, down 11% on 2012. Surprise on top: boosted by the 4th generation of the model, the Renault Clio manages the snap the pole position away from the Renault Kangoo thanks to 2,427 sales and 8.1% vs. 2,333 and 7.8% for the Kangoo which however remains #1 year-to-date with 5,317 sales and 8.9% vs. 4,618 and 7.8% for the Clio.

The Fiat Ducato is up 4 spots on January to climb back inside the podium at #3 with 1,962 units and 6.6%. Notice also the Renault Trafic up 3 ranks to #5 with 1,713 sales and 5.7%, the Ford Transit Custom up 4 to #33 at 203 units and 0.7%, Mercedes Citan down 4 to #40 with 157 sales and 0.5% and the Dacia Dokker down 6 to #45 at 130 units and 0.4%.

Previous month: France LCV January 2013: Dacia Dokker lands at #39

One year ago: France LCV February 2012: Peugeot Expert in Top 10

Full February 2013 Top 80 Ranking Table below.