Sales results, France November 2011

The Renault group was the leader for the third consecutive month in sales to consumers and confirmed its LCV leadership.

• The Renault group reported a 28.4% share of the PC+LCV market, up 0.8 points on November 2010.
   
• The Group confirmed its leadership position in LCV for the third month in a row with market share of 37.6%.
   
• The Dacia brand posted an excellent performance, with a 27.4% increase in a PC+LCV market that contracted by 4.9%. Dacia placed fourth in sales to consumers with an 8.1% share of the market, thanks to the success of Duster and Sandero, respectively the third and fifth best-selling models to consumers in November.
   

The Renault group

- In a PC+LCV market that fell 4.9%, the Renault group reported a 28.4% share.

- In an LCV market that grew 9.9%, the Renault group increased sales by 18.8% for an outstanding 37.6% share of the market.

- The Renault group was the leader for the third consecutive month in sales to consumers. Group sales increased in a market that contracted, thanks to the success of Twingo, Clio, Mégane and Duster, leaders in their respective segments.


The Renault brand

- Renault continues to lead the A, B and C segments with Twingo, Clio and Mégane, and the LCV segment with Kangoo, Trafic and Master.


The Dacia brand

- In a PC+LCV market down 4.9%, the Dacia brand reported growth of 27.4% (compared with November 2010).

- The Dacia brand took an 8.1% share of sales to consumers and ranked fourth behind the three domestic brands.

- Dacia success with consumers was confirmed, with Duster and Sandero the third and fifth best-selling models, respectively.

- Duster once again led its segment in November.
 

Commenting, Bernard Cambier, Senior Vice President, Market Area France, said:
“The Renault group posted a very good performance for the third consecutive month in sales to consumers as well as in the light commercial vehicle segment. Order intakes point to a difficult start for the automotive sector. But we have strong assets with the Renault and Dacia range.”