A new record set in 2018 at 3.9M units with worldwide sales up 6.8%
- Sales increase for the 5th year in a row with improved pricing power, in a context of economic and geopolitical headwinds
- Core Model strategy as a trigger: success of new launches and European leadership in Light Commercial Vehicles
This profitable growth, reaching circa 3.878.000 units, has been leveraged by Groupe PSA product offensive in motion with more than 70 regional launches in 2 years, customer driven Core Model Strategy deployment and commercial network commitment.
- Groupe PSA products have been on all short final lists of prestigious automotive contests every year since 2014 and have been awarded this year “Van of the Year IVOTY 2019” (Peugeot Partner, Citroën Berlingo Van, Opel/Vauxhall Combo) and ‘Best Buy Car of Europe 2019’ AUTOBEST (Citroën Berlingo Van, Opel/Vauxhall Combo Life and Peugeot Rifter), following Citroën C3 Aircross last year.
- Groupe PSA Core technology has also been awarded with the International Engine of the Year prize for the 4th year in a row for its Turbo three-cylinder petrol engine (110 and 130 hp).
- Groupe PSA SUV models are particularly successful, driven by the Peugeot 2008, 3008[1], 5008 (leader in Europe), Citroën C3 Aircross[2], C3-XR, C5 Aircross, DS 7 Crossback, Opel/Vauxhall Crossland X, Mokka X, and Grandland X. The momentum will continue in 2019 with major launches for all brands.
- The Group announced its electrification offensive for all brands, with first PHEV[3] and EV[4] models available for customers in 2019, starting with the DS brand.
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SOURCE: Groupe PSA
