Worldwide MINI Sales Up Almost 10% for July
MINI reported its best July ever, with worldwide sales climbing 9.6% to 22,083 vehicles in the month under review (prev. yr 20,154). In its largest market, the U.S., MINI achieved strong growth with sales of 5,855 cars, an increase of 24.3 percent from the 4,711 sold in July 2011.
MINI also reported dynamic growth in many Asian markets last month, including Mainland China, where sales climbed by +31.6% to 1,392 vehicles (prev. yr. 1,058). The MINI Countryman continued to perform well, with sales increasing in July by 15.5% to 7,718 vehicles (prev. yr. 6,684). Year-to-date, MINI sales are up +7.3% to 173,960 units compared to 162,069 in the first seven months of 2011.
Source: MINI Press
<p>Are these new vehicle registrations, or actual sales to consumers?
Certainly in the UK the MINI dealerships are full of pre-reg models, particularly the limited edition London models, of which there are loads.</p>
<p>Sales to customers.</p>