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    July and August VFACTS

    Skoda moved 331 (July 2012) and 412 units (August 2012) , y/y growth is 85% (1418 to 2636) so far. Thats pretty good. Still easily outsold by other Euros like Renault, Pug and Volvo. However, they...
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    torque x maximum power output

    OK, lets take Mazda 3 example mentioned. If you sit on 110km/h on country road in Mazda 3 Neo, you sit at about 2500 rpm and engine outputs 40 kW. OK, of course everyone will suddenly claim how...
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    100kW or 77kW

    I am just little bit puzzled why engine power is questioned for Australian roads and conditions. We all know what traffic is here like - generally pathologically slow with maximum speed of 110 km/h...
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    Skoda reported first half a year sales at 493,000...

    Skoda reported first half a year sales at 493,000 (8.5% y/y). This is a fairly good results considering European car market sucking so much.

    -compared with first half of 2011
    ŠKODA Octavia ...
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    Skoda reported increase 101.8% y/y in June 2012....

    Skoda reported increase 101.8% y/y in June 2012. That would make it about 440 vehicles sold June 2012. Low base but as long as they grow there is not much to complain about.
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    Not really

    Sorry, you are far from the mark. Very far. For starters, there are hardly any tarifs for example between Korea and Europe. And tarifs with Japan are pretty low. Also toyotas, hyundais, Kias are...
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    They are dreaming

    They are dreaming. The doubling of sales first few months of the year is only continuation of a trend from last year. This was due to introduction of new cars to the market (Yeti and Fabia). Thats...
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    370 Skodas found a new home in May. Respectable....

    370 Skodas found a new home in May. Respectable.
    New Car Sales Figures May 2012 | Car Advice

    There should not be any more waiting times though. Europe is getting into deep recession and sales...
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    I seems to be spotting a lot of Yetis here in WA....

    I seems to be spotting a lot of Yetis here in WA. Probably more than Superbs and possibly almost on par with Octavias. Dont know why - Yeti has been around for only a short time.
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    I saw Yeti yesterday!! Light blue metallic in...

    I saw Yeti yesterday!! Light blue metallic in Cottesloe in the morning. Also on the same trip saw one Octavia and a Superb. Still, I was surprised I saw one. Also, if there are about 20 millions...
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    Make 2011 2010 ...

    Make 2011 2010
    Toyota 17,436 19,911
    Holden 9,761 11,354
    Ford 8,103 7,844
    Mazda 8,031 6,474
    Hyundai 7,514 6,220 ...
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    RSWag, This is a quote from caradvice website. ...

    RSWag, This is a quote from caradvice website. If you feel that the comments do not stack up, please click the link in the post and lodge your comments there.
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    Great September results for Skoda

    Best month ever!! Leapfrogged Peugeot, Volvo and Renault, awesome. It is probably only temporary high point due to release of new models but trajectory is right on the target there. I do not think...
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    I do not think that Fabia and Swift are the cars...

    I do not think that Fabia and Swift are the cars of the same size. The comparison is not valid IMHO. Fabia should be compared with SX4 size-wise.
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    I think it has a lot to do with mother companies...

    I think it has a lot to do with mother companies being in the States. US-designed cars are so under-engineered!! It is difficult to built a good car if your parts bin is full of crap.

    SO more...
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    250 Skodas in Aug 2011. www.caradvice.com.au...

    250 Skodas in Aug 2011.

    www.caradvice.com.au

    Skoda has been one of the few manufacturers to defy the downturn in new vehicle sales in 2011. After the first eight months of the year, Skoda...
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    vfacts jul 2011

    Manufacturers sales for Jul2011

    1 Toyota 12,980
    2 Holden 10,819
    3 Ford 7,769
    4 Hyundai 7,226
    5 Mazda 6,984
    6 Nissan 5,207
    7 Mitsubishi 4,972
    8 Volkswagen 3,428
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    May 2011 sales numbers

    According to vfacts 171 Skodas were sold in May 2011 ( http://www.caradvice.com.au/121809/new-vehicle-sales-figures-may-2011/ ). Thats not a bad number and Skodas seems to be a steady, even though...
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    Sorry, unfortunately I do not have sales numbers...

    Sorry, unfortunately I do not have sales numbers by model.
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    Sale figures

    I suspect a vast majority of Hilux utes may go to fleet sales. They are pretty conservative sort of buyers. I hope Amarok will do well though. It looks great, it has the best economy in class and...
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    For anyone interested, I am posting sales stats...

    For anyone interested, I am posting sales stats for first 3 months of 2011.

    406 cars sold, which is not earth-shatterig by any means but reasonable as it is on par with for example Mini. Great...
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    How much did you pay if I can ask?

    How much did you pay if I can ask?
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    New releases coming up in 2011/12

    Just read a Skoda press release listing changes for existing models scheduled for mid 2011.

    - Green tec package (stop-start, brake energy recuperation,low resistance tyres) will be sold for models...
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    100% sales increase is a huge success which ever...

    100% sales increase is a huge success which ever you look at it. However, the information was from Skoda HQ press release reporting sales. I think vfacts actually reports registrations. Therefore...
  25. Thread: Fabia 2011??

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    According to this the launch of Fabia and Yeti is...

    According to this the launch of Fabia and Yeti is set for July. Just check this out:

    Skoda Fabia confirmed for Australian launch in July | Car Advice | Reviews

    I am not convinced though that...
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