2005 ANNUAL REPORT - Renault

Passenger cars
World sales on the rise
The Renault group's
worldwide sales rose 1.7%
to 2.53 million in 2005,
for a 4% share of the global
market.
In Western and Central Europe, Group sales slipped 4%
and Renault lost its ranking as the number-one car
brand. It nonetheless held onto the top spot for combined
sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles,
with 10.2% of the market.
Outside Western and Central Europe, momentum
continued and sales showed an overall rise of 21.2%.
All brands made positive contributions to performances
outside Western and Central Europe, with sales up
45.5% for Dacia, 40% for RSM and 11.4% for Renault.
Twingo
Thirteen years on, Twingo is still going strong.
In 2005, it placed fourth again on the European market
for small city cars with 7.7% of the total, with sales
refocused on France, Germany and Italy, its three main
markets. Altogether, sales were down only 10.4%
on 2004 for an overall total of more than 77,000
registrations, a modest decline for a car that has been
on the market since 1993. Demand remained brisk
in France with 45,600 new registrations, rewarding
strong support from the sales network.
Twingo remains in a class of its own – as the length
of its market success also goes to show.
Modus
On the market for only a year, Modus ranked second
for sub-compact minivans in Europe with nearly
164,000 cars registered. This represents a 3.8% share
of the B segment, the same segment as for Clio. While
overall market volumes in sub-compact minivans were
a disappointment for Renault and its rivals, Modus
scored high marks with buyers for compact comfort,
safety and handling. Alongside Clio III, Modus has
the best quality record for any Renault vehicle.
Sales outside Europe started up in spring 2005,
and were particularly buoyant in South Africa.
Modus stands out with sleek
lines and a cab-forward
windshield.
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2005 Renault Annual Report