Ford India tripled sales in August. It sold 7,925 vehicles this month, a 220 percent increase compared to August 2009. Ford India has sold 54,676 vehicles in India so far this year, a 195 % increase compared to January – August in 2009. The Ford Figo remains at the top of the sales charts with more than 34,000 bookings recorded in the 25 weeks since it was introduced. As well as its domestic success, the Figo is also in demand overseas.
Following the first shipment of India-built Figos to South Africa in May, the hot-selling compact car will be exported to 50 new markets including Mexico, North Africa and the Middle East from next year. "The Figo phenomenon continues, and in addition to strong sales in India, we are excited about the opportunity to export this success to other markets around the world," said Michael Boneham, Ford India’s President and Managing Director.
To support the sustained sales growth, Ford India is ramping up efforts to not only provide new after sales services but also increase its network of world-class sales service centers and outlets. With Fords recent announcement of them planning to get 8 new cars in the Indian Market in the middle of the decade, one would certainly look forward to what the company has to offer.
