Ford posted record sales in Philippines in 2016
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Ford Philippines said it posted new record sales in 2016, the fourth in a row, with sales rising 33 percent to 33,688 vehicles, driven by continued strong demand for EcoSport, Everest and Ranger.
The company said it also had the best-ever December performance in the Philippines with sales increasing 13 percent year-on-year to 3,198 vehicles.
“Our big three nameplates – Ranger, Everest and EcoSport – continued to lead the charge throughout the year and further solidify the Ford brand as a top choice among Filipinos,” said Ford Philippines managing director Lance Mosley.
The Everest became Ford’s best-seller in the Philippines in 2016 with full-year sales rising 152 percent year-on-year to a record 12,453 vehicles, finishing the year with a 6-percent rise in December sales to 1,066 vehicles.
The EcoSport compact SUV also turned in its best-ever full-year performance with retail sales rising 15 percent to 10,010 vehicles, capping the year with December sales rising 40 percent to an all-time monthly record of 1,123 vehicles. The Ranger, on the other hand, finished 2016 as the second best-selling pickup truck in the Philippines with total retail sales of 8,158 vehicles.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific vehicle models were primarily responsible for Ford's record sales in the Philippines in 2016?
Which specific vehicle models were primarily responsible for Ford's record sales in the Philippines in 2016?
The EcoSport, Everest, and Ranger models were the key drivers. The Everest became the best-seller, followed by the EcoSport and then the Ranger, which was the second best-selling pickup truck.
Q.How did Ford's December 2016 sales performance in the Philippines compare to the previous year?
How did Ford's December 2016 sales performance in the Philippines compare to the previous year?
Ford recorded its best-ever December performance in the Philippines, with sales increasing by 13 percent year-on-year. This contributed to their overall record sales for 2016.
Q.What were the full-year sales figures for the Everest and EcoSport models in 2016?
What were the full-year sales figures for the Everest and EcoSport models in 2016?
The Everest sold 12,453 vehicles, a 152 percent increase year-on-year, becoming Ford's best-seller. The EcoSport followed with 10,010 vehicles sold, up 15 percent, marking its best-ever full-year performance.
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