Venezuela October 2014: Dodge Forza up to 2nd place

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The Venezuelan new car market is slowly shaking itself off from its torpor, down another 72% year-on-year in October but doubling its June volume at 2.221 deliveries. The year-to-date total after 10 months stands at 15,640 units, down 83% on 2013. Toyota takes the lead of the manufacturers ranking with 26.6% share above Ford at 23.3%, Chrysler returning to market at 19.5% and Chinese importer Civetchi at 13.1%. Model-wise, the Toyota Corolla remains in pole position thanks to 348 sales and 15.8% share, the Dodge Forza – a locally-assembled rebadged previous generation Fiat Siena – lands back directly at #2 with 235 units and 10.6%, its highest ranking in Venezuela (previous best: #3 in December 2013 and April 2014). The Civetchi Pickup – aka Dongfeng Utah – rounds up the podium just under 10% share and cements its year-to-date leadership at 2,947 sales and 18.8% share vs. 1,385 and 8.9% for the #2, the Mitsubishi Lancer knocked down to #17 this month.

Previous month: Venezuela September 2014: Ford Ecosport lands at #5 in market down 75%

One year ago: Venezuela October 2013: Chevrolet Aveo at 20%, Dodge Forza up to 5th place

Full October 2014 Top 28 models and Top 8 manufacturers Ranking Tables below.