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EcoSport tops Ford PH October 2017 sales

Ecosport, Everest, and Ranger are still the brand’s big 3.

Allysa Mae Zulueta on Nov 10, 2017

Ford Philippines continues to drive its momentum as it registered a total of 2,598 units sold for October 2017. This figure accounts to a 5% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the brand. As usual, the EcoSport, Everest, and the Ranger led Ford PH’s October 2017 sales.

“Our biggest-selling nameplates continued to boost our retail performance in October. We expect demand to continue through year-end, as consumers continue to pull ahead purchases ahead of the new auto excise tax structure coming into effect.”

Mr. Rodel Gallega
Vice President, Marketing and Sales of Ford Philippines

Gaining an increase of 9% from a year ago, the EcoSport compact SUV topped Ford’s October 2017 sales. The blue oval brand says the EcoSport managed to record a 12% year-to-date increase with 8,739 units sold.

On the other hand, the mid-size SUV Everest contributed 2.5% increase on year-on-year basis, pushing year-to-date sales to 9,773 vehicles sold.

To complete the big 3 lineup, the Ranger pickup truck yielded 10% with 721 units sold as compared to last year. Meanwhile, Ford PH says the Ranger delivered a 24% increase in terms of year-to-date with 8,222 units sold.

The Explorer SUV sales increased by 22%, which recorded 89 vehicles sold. As such, the Explorer’s year-to-date sales went up by 9% with 932 units. In addition, the Mustang registered 45 vehicles that boosted year-to-date sales up 25% percent with 340 units.