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Nearly 1,123 zero kilometers per day were sold on average in the first half of this year, driving the auto market to record highs during this period.
The biggest growth of the economy, optimism Among the factors that explain that between January and June 202 130 new vehicles were marketed, an annual growth of 24.3% and an index of According to figures from the National Association of Car Manufacturers of Chile (ANAC), the 33,228 units sold – only in June – were also records for that month.
"In addition to the economic reasons mentioned above, the vehicles of this market maintain the high placement of the credits of the specialized companies and the banks, in the latter case, by loans of consumption," commented the company. ANAC
Looking at sales by vehicle type in the Semester, we can see that the largest volume is recorded in the "pbadenger" segment, with 81,435 units, which means a 15% increase over in the first half of 2017. But the largest increase was observed in sport utility vehicles (SUVs), which grew by 37% over this period to 69,578 units Demand for light trucks and commercial models (vans) increased by 23% and 24% respectively over the same period.
The ANAC information also highlights the strong 177% increase in sales of conventional electric and hybrid vehicles and plug-ins, which reached 504 units in June
The best – selling brands of the year were Chevrolet, Suzuki and Hyundai. "This semester was excellent for the brand and this is due to several factors that have influenced, among which stand out the good expectations of the economy, a favorable exchange rate, a flexible credit offer and our wide range of products. " Pedro Celhay, director of Suzuki Chile
Brands of Chinese origin grow 59%
Chery's general manager, Hugo Castro, noted that Chinese-origin brands have recorded an increase in sales of 59%, "Castro explained that this increase meets the" validation of the origin of consumers ", who see a" better offer of value than the brands of other sources in terms of design, safety and equipment. "He adds that Chinese companies reached a 11.8% market share in June this year.
Projection and effect of dollar increase
ANAC President Roberto Maristany claimed that the union maintains sales projections of 420 thousand units for this year, a record number for this article. Although he predicts that in the remainder of 2018, demand will behave positively, he anticipates that the increase in the dollar's price could affect vehicle price increases.
"" We are maintaining the projection of 420 thousand cars sold this year. What's going on sounds good, but something is going to affect the dollar's rise. ROBERTO MARISTANY President of the ANAC
"" There is a growth potential of Chinese origin and for the first time in history, it will close the # 39, year in the first place, surpbading Koreans and Japanese. "HUGO CASTRO CEO Chery
" "This semester was excellent for the brand and this is due to several factors that have influenced, among which are distinguished the good expectations of the economy. "PEDRO CELHAY Director of Suzuki Chile
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