Car sales in 2010: Indonesia ahead of Thailand
During the first four months of 2010, from January to April, car sales in Indonesia are higher than Thailand. Total sales in Thailand reached 223 361 units. While in Indonesia, the latest data that is received KOMPAS.com, reached 239 306 units to 226 565 units for wholesales and retail.
Total car sales during the first four months of 2010 in Thailand, was released by Mazda in the country and cited a variety of media, up 58 percent over the same period last year. Though the country’s political crisis continues to worsen.
Nevertheless, the increase in car sales in Indonesia, both retail and wholesales higher than Thailand when compared to the same period last year. For retail, sales rise in Indonesia reaches 64.4 percent, from 137 642 units to 226 565 units. While wholesales even higher, 74.4 percent, from 134 861 to 239 306 units umnit.
Top Toyota
As in Indonesia, the country’s white elephant, Toyota also occupies a top position with total sales of over 92 406 units or 41.3 percent. In Indonesia, Toyota over the same period, 39.7 percent for retail master or 90,138 units. While for wholesales, although the number of units more, but Toyota was slightly lower percentage, 38.9 percent.
Compared to last year, Toyota is enjoying sales increases 53.3 percent in Thailand. Car sales positions in the country is Isuzu, 46 071 units (up 43.8 per cent), Honda 29 739 units (up 78.8 per cent), Nissan 13 208 units (up 75 per cent), Mitsubishi’s 10 438 units (up 100.9 percent and Mazda 10 438 units (up 219 percent).
Meanwhile, according to Bloomberg, General Motors reported its sales in Thailand rose 62 percent, compared to 1162 units 1879 units.