4 January 2013

Focus keeps top spot

SIMI figures show the Ford Focus retained its title as Ireland's top selling car in 2012, writes Trish Whelan.

It joined Ford's C-MAX, and Galaxy as top sellers in their respective segments.

Focus sold a total of 3,738 units during the year to top the sales chart, placing the nameplate 382 units ahead of its nearest competitor, the VW Golf.

The top 10 Models were: 1. Focus Range (3,738); 2. Golf Range (3,356); 3. Qashqai Range (3,258); 4. Avensis Range (2,912); 5. Yaris Range (2,433); 6. Octavia Range (2,394); 7. Fiesta Range (2,151); 8. Passat Saloon Range (2,141); 9. Auris Range (1,910); 10. Fluence Range (1,889).