Denmark May 2014: Nissan Qashqai and Peugeot 308 shine

Nissan Qashqai

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Another record month for new car sales in Denmark, up 1% year-on-year in May to 16,871 registrations which brings the year-to-date total to 81,226 units after 5 months, up 9% on 2013 and here too a new record. Brand-wise, Volkswagen stays ahead thanks to 2,220 sales and 13.2% share, above Peugeot at 10.9% while Skoda jumps onto the podium at 8.4% and Renault is up to #4 and 6.7% vs. #7 year-to-date.

The Peugeot 308 misses out on the Danish Top 10 for 7 sales this month.

In the models ranking, it’s a 22nd consecutive month in pole position for the VW Up at 989 units and 5.9% ahead of the Peugeot 107 with 667 sales and 4% and the Skoda Octavia at 656 units and 3.9%, now 6th year-to-date. The VW Golf is up 3 spots on April to a cool 5th place, the Nissan Qashqai ranks 7th vs. 14th year-to-date, the Skoda Citigo is back inside the Top 10 at #10, the Peugeot 308 is up 10 ranks on last month to #11, the Renault Captur up a further one to #13, Hyundai i10 up 9 to #15 and the Mazda3 up 66 to #30.

Previous month: Denmark April 2014: Ford Fiesta almost topples VW Up

One year ago: Denmark May 2013: Renault Clio IV up to #4

Full May 2014 Top 130 models and Top 40 brands Ranking Tables below.