Denmark August 2017: Toyota up 20% in market down 12.1%

The Toyota Aygo is up 42% year-on-year in August.

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The Danish car market looks to be stabilising after six consecutive record years: August marks the third year-on-year decline in the past five months after April and July at a harsh -12.1% to 15.301 registrations. The year-to-date tally remains however in positive at +2.9% to a record 154.300 units after eight months. Brand-wise, Volkswagen remains in the lead despite a 19% drop to 10.6% share whereas Toyota jumps up 20% in 2nd place at 9.4%, distancing Peugeot down 28% to 9% share. Renault surges 64% to 4th place and 7.7%, above Opel (-6%), Citroen (-16%) and Skoda (-25%). Notice also Mini up 15%, Suzuki up 19%, Alfa Romeo up 55%, Tesla up 71%, Jeep up 80% and Land Rover up 280%. The Peugeot 208 (-13%) is once again the Danish best-seller, distancing two Toyotas: the Yaris up 19% and the Aygo up 42%. The VW Golf (+49%) and Renault Clio (+193%) round up the Top 5 with spectacular gains. Notice also the Suzuki SX4 up 11-fold to #22, the Peugeot 3008 up 24-fold to #30, the Opel Insignia up 185% to #36 and the Renault Zoe up 7-fold to #37.

Previous month: Denmark July 2017: VW and Peugeot 208 lead in market down 3.3%

One year ago: Denmark August 2016: Opel Karl soars to #3

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