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02-07-2013, 12:21 PM | #1 | ||
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http://www.news.com.au/business/comp...-1226672948391
Top-selling vehicles in June* Toyota HiLux 4931 Hyundai i30/Elantra 4599 Toyota Corolla 4197 Mazda3 3672 Mitsubishi Triton 3459 Nissan Navara 2665 Toyota Camry 2652 Holden Cruze 2378 Nissan Pulsar 2331 Mazda CX-5 2306 Ford Ranger 2305 Hyundai ix35 2225 Holden Commodore 2147 Top-selling vehicles year-to-date* Toyota Corolla 20,971 Mazda3 20,077 Toyota HiLux 15,790 Hyundai i30/Elantra 14,735 Nissan Navara 13,747 Mitsubishi Triton 13,057 Holden Cruze 12,503 Ford Ranger 10,563 Mazda CX-5 10,363 Holden Commodore 10,304 Toyota Camry 10,135 Top-selling brands in June 2013* Toyota 22,161 Holden 10,486 Hyundai 9914 (record) Ford 9696 Mazda 9567 Mitsubishi 9250 (record) Nissan 9228 (record) Volkswagen 5100 Honda 5061 Subaru 4119 Top-selling brands year-to-date* Toyota 106,111 Mazda 52,287 Holden 51,550 Hyundai 47,979 Ford 44,513 Nissan 44,128 Mitsubishi 37,322 Volkswagen 29,234 Honda 23,429 Subaru 20,713 |
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02-07-2013, 12:38 PM | #2 | ||
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Why are people still buying the ageing Hi-lux?
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02-07-2013, 12:52 PM | #3 | ||
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Beats me. I don't see the appeal. Most still use drum brakes.
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02-07-2013, 04:26 PM | #4 | ||
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They all have drums on the back. But so does everyone of its competitors.
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02-07-2013, 12:55 PM | #5 | ||
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Go and talk to a mechanic- pick a vehicle class and ask them what they'd recommend. It's almost always a Toyota product.
Toyota has a reputation for reliability and easy servicing not only in mechanic's circles but also with the general public and fleet buyers. |
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02-07-2013, 01:06 PM | #6 | ||
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My company buys nothing but Toyota...I assume these figures get captured (commercial)? If so resources would make up for a bit of that...dont know how the hilux goes privately.
Just goes to show what reputation means though.
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02-07-2013, 10:42 PM | #7 | ||
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The mines love them.
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03-07-2013, 09:27 AM | #8 | ||
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03-07-2013, 10:24 AM | #9 | |||
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It doesn't do any one thing particularly well, I've driven it, it's pretty bloody rank to drive actually, it's bland, it's simple, it's not overly frugal on juice, the driveline is fairly basic, but what is there is built reasonably well and it works without fuss for the purpose it was designed , knowing my old mate the way he drives it probably still has the original commercial light truck tyres still on it 11 years later. It is easy to see the appeal of them for someone who just wants a cheap to buy no fuss vehicle that does the job. |
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03-07-2013, 03:35 PM | #10 | ||
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Obviously your mate doesn't realise the ranger is not only a generation ahead in all areas to the Toyohashi...it's won ute of the year for the world and in many countries since its been released. Toyota r lucky for blind loyalty is all
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03-07-2013, 07:13 PM | #11 | |||
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Rangers could be gold plated, cost $5 and come with a free stripper to wash it evey weekend and he (and 99% of real farmers) would stil buy a Toyota. |
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03-07-2013, 08:55 PM | #12 | |||
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They are a good work horse.
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03-07-2013, 07:14 PM | #13 | ||
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And what if I don't want a noisy clattering diesel, but a smooth V6 petrol engine? Ranger doesn't even give me that option, Hilux does. What if I want to save money and buy a cheap 4-cylinder petrol? Hilux offers the 2.7L 4-cyl Workmate with choice of optional auto. Ranger offers a 2.5L 4-cyl, but only with manual. In short, the Hilux range is much broader.
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03-07-2013, 07:44 PM | #15 | |||
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The sales figures dont lie though... People will believe what they are lead to. Ford cant supply enough Rangers, they will never sell 5000 per month with their current allocation from Thailand. Hilux Range is Broader?? urgh I dont think so... Does Toyota offer any Hi Rider RWD's? Does Toyota offer 3 motors? Does Toyota offer a premium model with Leather? Can you Tow 3,500 kg with a Toyota?? LOL
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29-07-2013, 11:50 PM | #16 | |||
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02-07-2013, 12:39 PM | #18 | ||
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Wow Hilux almost hit 5000 units. A big month, 3 cars were over 4000.
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02-07-2013, 12:47 PM | #19 | ||
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Holden back in number two for month!
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02-07-2013, 01:07 PM | #20 | ||
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Must be seriously something wrong with me, there is not 1 vechicle on that top 10 list that appeals to me. AT ALL. 11th place Ranger, not a bad result for Ford but should be better considering how good it is! Seems like a Ford Australia image problem to me.
Expected the new VF to be higher as well considering it's been available for a few weeks now. Next month will tell I guess with the new Commodore!
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02-07-2013, 01:14 PM | #21 | ||
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If Commodore was 13th hate to see where Falcon is..Cruze selling well..where is Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo ??????
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02-07-2013, 01:53 PM | #22 | ||
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I don't believe any amount of advertising would have saved Falcon long term.
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02-07-2013, 04:52 PM | #23 | ||
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Perhaps, TE=GQ_Smooth;4797301]I don't believe any amount of advertising would have saved Falcon long term.[/QUOTE]
Perhaps, but no one can say Ford oz is tripping over the bags cash they are spending on advertising for the Falcon, look at the other brands in particular the ones toward the top of the seller list like hyundai, everywhere you look there's a pic of a hyundy, they have them in shopping centres, they push the products everywhere. |
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02-07-2013, 03:36 PM | #25 | ||
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Any Ford figures?
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02-07-2013, 04:21 PM | #26 | ||
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Why are I30 and Elantra figures combined?
Falcon ute and sedan arnt even listed as one, yet those are? Oh that reminds me, if you are anything taller than 5'10, you'll have fun sitting in the back of an Elantra...
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02-07-2013, 06:15 PM | #28 | |||
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Even though Falcon sales are low,t the rest of the combined tallys were probably pretty close |
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02-07-2013, 09:45 PM | #29 | ||
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i30 and elantra are the same car. Have been since 2006, just seperated in figure for most of their history cos one has a boot and one is a hatch. Corollas have Wagons, hatches, sedans with the same body foward of the back wheels. Commodore sedans and wagons are the same car too.
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02-07-2013, 10:14 PM | #30 | ||
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Ford done well. Not far off second spot. Probably the closest they have been for a long time.
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