French car maker Renault has said it sold close to 6,000 vehicles in the GCC in the first half of 2012, a sales growth of 32 percent over the same period last year.
The company said the increase was significantly higher than the 20 percent growth of the overall market.
Renault is now ranked 17th among automotive brands in the GCC, a positive jump by two ranks compared to the same period in 2011, the company added in a statement.
It added that three Renault models (Logan, Fluence and Safrane) were now among the top 15 best-selling European models in the region.
In Saudi Arabia, Renault said it remains the top European brand with a 29 percent sales growth from January to June.
In UAE, Renault posted 49 percent growth while in Oman, Renault boasted three models in the top five of best selling European cars.
Renault’s growth in Qatar rose by 36 percent, in Bahrain sales grew by 49 percent while growth in Kuwait more than doubled with a 138 percent increase in H1.
Mustansir Lakdawala, Renault GCC managing director, said: “In the first six months of 2012, our brand performed strongly and faster than the market evolution which is a testimony of the quality of our product and services as well as the level of confidence and commitment of our distributors.
“In 2012, Renault will definitely hit a new sales record in the GCC and we are very confident that our brand popularity will continue to extend massively in the coming years.”
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