Autocar UK: Fit outselling Insight in Japan; claims #2 spot behind Prius
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Autocar UK: Fit outselling Insight in Japan; claims #2 spot behind Prius
Interesting read...
I couldn't decide where to put it so I filed it here instead, under "Other Car-Related Discussions" even though it makes reference to the GE Fit.
Prius records strong Japan sales - Autocar.co.uk
I couldn't decide where to put it so I filed it here instead, under "Other Car-Related Discussions" even though it makes reference to the GE Fit.
Prius records strong Japan sales - Autocar.co.uk
In the Toyota Prius versus Honda Insight hybrid sales showdown in Japan, it is the Prius which continues to dominate.
In October, the Prius was Japan's number one best-seller for the sixth consecutive month. Toyota's third-generation model put 26,918 units on the board, while the Insight was down in ninth place with 7074 units.
The Insight, the first hybrid to top Japan's sales charts this April, is also now regularly being outsold by the Fit (Jazz) in the country too.
The Fit was Japan's second biggest seller in October with 15,444 units. Nonetheless, Honda isn't concerned about the Insight's flagging sales.
First, the sales target for the Insight is set at 5000 units per month, so Honda's hybrid is still actually well ahead of schedule.
Second, the Fit is still a very competitive all-rounder, especially in terms of mpg, utility and pricing, and is on the market for much less than an Insight. Therefore Honda is happy the Fit is where it is and the Insight is more than living up to expectations.
In October, the Prius was Japan's number one best-seller for the sixth consecutive month. Toyota's third-generation model put 26,918 units on the board, while the Insight was down in ninth place with 7074 units.
The Insight, the first hybrid to top Japan's sales charts this April, is also now regularly being outsold by the Fit (Jazz) in the country too.
The Fit was Japan's second biggest seller in October with 15,444 units. Nonetheless, Honda isn't concerned about the Insight's flagging sales.
First, the sales target for the Insight is set at 5000 units per month, so Honda's hybrid is still actually well ahead of schedule.
Second, the Fit is still a very competitive all-rounder, especially in terms of mpg, utility and pricing, and is on the market for much less than an Insight. Therefore Honda is happy the Fit is where it is and the Insight is more than living up to expectations.
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