Suzuki Wagon R Top-Selling Car in Japan for 9th Month
Tokyo, Nov 6, 2007 (Jiji Press) - Suzuki Motor Corp.’s <7269> Wagon R minivehicle was the best-selling automobile in Japan in October, retaining the top position for nine months in a row, according to industry data compiled Tuesday.
Wagon R’s sales totalled 17,904 units in October, up 4.6 pct from a year earlier.
Daihatsu Motor Co.’s <7262> Move, another 660-c.c. minivehicle, came in second, followed by Toyota Motor Corp.’s <7203> larger Corolla passenger car.
Sales of the Move increased 13.7 pct to 16,480 units, while those of the Corolla were up 4.3 pct to total 13,569 units.
The top three models were unchanged from the previous month.
Toyota’s Mark X series, including the Mark X Zio minivan model launched in September, posted a year-on-year rise of 110 pct in sales to 7,929 units in October, to come straight in at No. 6
Toyota’s Voxy and Noah minivans, both of which were fully remodeled in June, enjoyed solid year-on-year gains in October.
Following are the 10 best-selling models in October with sales volume in units:
Model Maker Sales
1.*Wagon R Suzuki 17,904
2.*Move Daihatsu 16,480
3. Corolla Toyota 13,569
4. Vitz Toyota 11,369
5. Fit Honda 8,336 6. Mark X Toyota 7,929
7. Voxy Toyota 7,885
8. Noah Toyota 7,392
9.*Tanto Daihatsu 7,080
10.*Mira Daihatsu 6,633
Note: Sales figures for minivehicles were announced by the Japan Mini Vehicles Association and larger models by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. “*” indicates minivehicles with engine displacements of up to 660 c.c.
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