Slovakia March 2013: Skoda Rapid takes the lead!

Skoda Rapid

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Thanks to Skoda120 and Auto Motor a Šport, it looks like Slovakia coverage is back to normal on BSCB, albeit a little later than usual. 5,729 new cars found a buyer in the country in March, down 11% compared to one year ago. This brings the year-to-date total to 14,432 units, down 13% on 2012. Massive event in pole position: whereas it has ranked third in neighbouring Czech Republic for the last couple of months, the Skoda Rapid brilliantly takes the lead in Slovakia with 410 sales and 7.2% share, 6 more than its little sister the Skoda Fabia. Slovakia is the second country in the world to crown the Rapid with Macedonia and the first major market to do so.

The Rapid is now #3 year-to-date in 2013 at 612 units and 4.2% below the Fabia (1,027) and Octavia II (688). Excellent performance of the Hyundai i30 up to third place this month with 196 sales and 3.4%, while the Suzuki SX4 is down to #5 in April and a still outstanding #4 year-to-date. The VW Golf VII remains extremely solid at #6, followed by the Opel Astra, Kia Rio and Kia Cee’d. Finally, notice the Peugeot 301 up to #20 year-to-date at 156 units and 1.1%.

Previous month: Slovakia 2 months 2013: Skoda Fabia leads, Suzuki SX4 #3

One year ago: Slovakia March 2012: Kia Cee’d and Rio get noticed

Full March 2013 Top 15 and Q1 2013 Top 25 Ranking Tables below.