Sales of new cars in Ukraine in January-May 2017 increased by 33% compared to the same period in 2016 - up to 29.5 thousand. Units.

This was reported by the information-analytical group AUTO-Consulting, reports NV.

So, in January-April, the increase in the car market was 29.6% compared to the same period last year, January-March - 35%.

According to the group, including in May sold almost 6,5 thousand. New cars, which is 47% more than the same month last year.

"Despite a large number of holidays, the May figure is only 1.8% worse than in the more active for business processes in April," states AUTO-Consulting The first sales position in May was retained by Toyota (market share of 13.

6%), In second place Renault (11,7%), and the third came Skoda with a gain of 49%, which deploys sales of the new crossover Kodiaq.

Recall that the market for new passenger cars in Ukraine according to AUTO-Consulting in 2016 increased by 39% compared to 2015 - up to 64,478 thousand. Units. , "Ukravtoprom" estimated the increase of 41% - up to 65.562 thousand. Units.

For the current year, the initial forecasts of experts suggest a 25-30% increase in the car market.