Iceland mid-March 2013: Skoda Octavia takes off to 14% share!

2013 Skoda Octavia

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We welcome the first March data on BestSellingCarsBlog with mid month sales now available for Iceland. 260 new vehicles found a buyer in the country over the period and one model stands out head and shoulders above the competition: the Skoda Octavia, up to an out-of-this-world 13.8% market share thanks to 36 sales, potentially the combined effect of the previous generation being in runout mode and the new one arriving in dealerships. The Octavia sold in 15 days twice as much as it did over the first 2 months of this year and now ranks #4 year-to-date.

Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe is up to a brilliant 2nd place at 16 units and 6.1%, followed by the Dacia Duster up a huge 66 spots on February to land on the third step of the podium with 15 sales and 5.7%. Leader last month, the Chevrolet Captiva is down to #4 over the period but climbs to #1 year-to-date at 66 units and 5.5%. Other great performers include the Hyundai i30 up 39 ranks to #5, Honda CR-V at #8, Chevrolet Orlando up 69 to #10 and Skoda Fabia up 47 to #16. Finally the Skoda Rapid makes its first appearance in the Icelandic ranking at #25.

Previous month: Iceland February 2013: Chevrolet Captiva takes the lead

Full mid-March 2013 Top 25 Ranking Table below.