Market: All-wheel drive and diesel continue to roll in the trend
In July, 26,074 passenger cars were registered for the first time in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. This corresponds to a decrease of 4154 new registrations, or 13.7 percent, compared to the strong month of the previous year, which also had two more working days. Nevertheless, the market performed above average last month, contrary to auto-schweiz's expectations. The number of new vehicles [...]
Nevertheless, contrary to auto-schweiz's expectations, the market performed above average last month. The number of new vehicles is above the July average since the turn of the millennium (25,679) and is therefore positive. A total of 184,111 new cars have been registered on the roads of both countries so far this year.
François Launaz, President of the importers' association auto-schweiz: "After the high sales in July last year, we had expected the figures to fall more sharply. We are therefore pleasantly surprised that the market is stable."
Decline in sales of all-electric vehicles
Vehicles with all-wheel drive continue to be successful. In July, more than four out of ten new vehicles were equipped with 4×4. The market share after seven months is 42.9%, a full 4.4 percentage points higher than at the same time last year. In terms of engine types, both diesel and alternative drive systems have increased their respective market shares in the year to date. While petrol hybrids achieved growth of almost 1,000 units or 22.6% compared to the previous year, 408 fewer electric vehicles were sold than in the first seven months of 2015 (minus 18.3%). The table shows you at a glance the brands on offer in Switzerland in a monthly and annual comparison.
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