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Ford Fiesta is Once Again Europe’s Best Selling Small Car
The Ford Fiesta again was Europe's best-selling car in April and for the first four months of 2012, according to the latest figures from the world's leading provider of automotive data and intelligence, JATO Dynamics.*
According to JATO Dynamics, 25,900 Ford Fiestas were sold in April, and 117,100 April year-to-date, more than 5,000 units ahead of its nearest small car rival. Including all cars, Fiesta was the No. 2 best-selling car in Europe in April and April year-to-date, and was Ford’s best-selling vehicle in April and year-to-date.
“Three years after launch and the Ford Fiesta is still winning new customers,” said Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe. “It’s proven to be an exceptional little car. The striking design has stood the test of time, it’s great fun to drive, and the quality and fuel economy are top notch.”
In news releases dated May 22 and May 16, respectively, both JATO Dynamics and ACEA confirmed Ford as Europe's No. 2 best-selling brand in April and the first four months 2012.
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*JATO Dynamics results are based on data provided by JATO Consult, the company's bespoke consulting service. Figures are based on 27 European countries. For more info, please visit www.jato.com. Ford figures are usually based on its main 19 European markets or 51 total European markets. Based on Ford's main 19 European markets, Fiesta sales were 25,700 for April, 115,800 units for the first four months this year, and 1,385,500 units since October 2008 when the latest generation went on sale.