Pretoria - Ford has sold a total of 6482 vehicles locally in August 2017, making it the automaker's second-best monthly volume this year – second only to the 6634 vehicles sold in January.
The popular Ford Ranger saw 2566 bakkies finding new homes. A further 3079 locally-assembled Rangers were exported to Europe, the Middle East and African markets.
The Everest seven-seater, notched up its second-best sales of the year of 536 units.
Several of Ford’s passenger car models showed notable gains as well, registering their best volumes for the year. Both the segment-leading EcoSport and the Fiesta ended the month on an identical final tally of 1071 units sold. Figo sales climbed 50% compared to July on 530 units.
Demand for Ford Mustang continues, with 101 models sold (The Mustang's second-best sales month this year).
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