8.3.2005
Strong February sales for Vauxhall in the UK

Strong sales of the Astra added to Vauxhall’s February successes, giving it the overall number one manufacturer spot with 11,817 car sales. Official figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that 4,703 Astras found new homes last month, giving it six per cent of the total market. Corsa continued to dominate the supermini segment and came in at number three in the sales charts, while the Zafira was the only MPV to appear in the top 10 – despite a new model being just around the corner.

The Astra’s impressive performance is expected to become even stronger over the next few months, when the stylish Sport Hatch models finally reach the show rooms.

Bill Parfitt, Vauxhall’s Executive Director for UK & Ireland said: “It’s particularly gratifying to ‘do the double’ with both the car and manufacturer top sales spots in a month when our main rivals are launching new products. It proves that customers really appreciate the stylish looks and driving dynamics which the Astra – and all Vauxhalls – provide. The arrival of the Sport Hatch, plus extra-value models such as the Breeze special editions, mean that we intend to push the pedal further over the next few months.”

UK car sales – February 2005
Source: SMMT