Groupe PSA see's sales grow in 2017 with the help of Vauxhall and Opel, but whats to come !

• Groupe PSA sold 3,632,3001 vehicles worldwide
• 4th consecutive year of improvement in Groupe PSA sales
• Successful SUV product offensive supporting the Group’s profitable growth
• Strengthening European leadership in Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) for PEUGEOT and CITROËN, with a 20.2% market share

The Push to Pass plan’s SUV offensive accelerates and the five SUV models launched in the past 18 months have enjoyed growing success. Overall, SUV sales accounted for 23% of consolidated sales at the year-end.

PEUGEOT brand sold nearly 600,000 SUVs in 2017 worldwide and ranks 2nd in the SUV European market with a strong expansion of nearly 60%.

With 259,300 PEUGEOT 3008 SUVs sold globally in 2017, the PEUGEOT brand enjoyed sustained demand for the model, which was named Car of the Year 2017 in Europe and recognised by 38 additional awards worldwide. PEUGEOT also benefited from the success of the new PEUGEOT 5008 launched in March 2017, with 85,900 units sold, and the positive performance of the PEUGEOT 4008 in China, with 51,500 units.

In autumn 2017, CITROËN kicked off its SUV offensive in China with the C5 Aircross, launched in September, and in Europe with the C3 Aircross, launched in October. Each model sold around 22,700 and 35,400 units, respectively, and will be rolled out worldwide in 2018.

At the end of February 2017, DS Automobiles debuted its first SUV, DS 7 CROSSBACK, and opened up online reservations for the La Première limited edition model. In October, the brand launched its exclusive network in parallel with order taking for all the line-up’s versions. The first deliveries are set for February 2018.

In 2017, OPEL and VAUXHALL rationalized the channel mix, in line with PACE! turnaround plan and led a record-breaking product offensive in 2017, with two new SUVs, the Crossland X and Grandland X, launched in May and September with sales of 33,900 and 18,700 units, respectively.

In 2017, Groupe PSA reported its best LCV sales ever, with 476,500 units sold, up 15% on 2016. And with Passenger Car derivatives (PEUGEOT Traveller and CITROËN SpaceTourer for example) these are 658,000 units sold by the Group in 2017.

The PEUGEOT and CITROËN brands strengthened the Group’s leadership status in Europe, where it holds a market share of 20.2% in LCV (1.3 point market share gain) allowing the Group to capture more than 50% of European LCV market growth thanks to the new PEUGEOT Expert and CITROËN Jumpy/Dispatch.

Outside Europe, the Group’s LCV offensive also began to deliver results. In Eurasia, sales were up 55% before the start of local production of new PEUGEOT Expert and CITROËN Jumpy/Dispatch planned in the first half of 2018. In Latin America, sales increased 13% and a full range of renewed products and a complete range of services will be offered in 2018.

The rise of a European champion

Consolidated sales in Europe came in at 2,378,600 units, representing a year-on-year increase of nearly 450,000 vehicles (up 23.2%), of which 376,400 OPEL and VAUXHALL units since 1 August 2017.

Groupe PSA’s market share increased in all of the Group’s main host countries, excluding the United Kingdom. For the first time since 2010, the Group added 0.3 points to its market share (11.1%) from PEUGEOT, CITROËN and DS sales alone.

On top of increased sales of SUVs and LCVs, the Group benefited from the successful launch of the PEUGEOT 308 (166,000 units sold), CITROËN C3 (217,000 units sold), and OPEL Insignia, available in three models, the Sports Tourer, Grand Sport and Country Tourer (total 40 600 units sold from August to December 2017).

In addition, the PEUGEOT 2008 and OPEL Mokka ended the year second and third, respectively, in their segment.

DS Automobiles continued to develop its network, with 150 locations now dedicated to marketing the first-ever second generation DS model, the DS 7 CROSSBACK.

In the Middle East & Africa, profitable growth ahead of targets

Consolidated sales in the Middle East & Africa region up a sharp 61.4% year on year at 618,800 units, of which 26,800 for the OPEL brand.

This performance was driven by the Group’s development in Iran (444,600 units sold in 2017) and higher sales in Turkey, Israel and the French overseas departments. The Group’s overall market share in the region came in at 11.6% and has steadily risen since 2015, on target with the Push to Pass plan objective of selling 700,000 vehicles by 2021.

Groupe PSA has continued its product offensive in the region, where it has successfully launched the new CITROËN C3 (awarded the “Best Urbanite” title in Israel), the new PEUGEOT 3008 SUV (voted “Family Car of the Year” in South Africa and “Car of the Year” in Israel), and the new PEUGEOT Pick Up, which marks the brand’s history-making return to its legitimate place in the segment.

OPEL is in the midst of a product offensive in the region having recently launched the new Insignia and Crossland X and with the launch of the new Grandland X scheduled for early 2018.

For the DS brand, 2017 marked the development of a dealer network across the region ahead of the market launch of the DS 7 CROSSBACK in the coming months.

The year also saw the production start-up and market launch of the PEUGEOT 2008 SUV in Iran, and the creation of an Iranian joint venture between CITROËN and SAIPA based at the Kashan plant. The Group continued to expand its manufacturing base, breaking ground on the Kenitra plant in Morocco, starting up local production in Kenya and Ethiopia, and signing a memorandum of understanding to set up a new plant in Oran, Algeria.

Signs of a sales recovery in China & Southeast Asia

In a difficult economic environment, the Group sold 387,000 vehicles in the China & Southeast Asia region. Showing the first signs of a sales recovery, the Group has seen a rise in sales since July, and a market share gain of 0.3 points in second-half 2017 compared with the first half. The SUV line-up proved to be a triumph, with the successful launch in 2017 of the PEUGEOT 4008 and 5008, and the CITROËN C5 Aircross. It is worthy to note that sales volumes for the new PEUGEOT 308 and the CITROËN C5 and C6 were stable versus 2016, despite weaker demand in this market segment.

In Southeast Asia, Groupe PSA has been accelerating its development, particularly in Vietnam with the successful launch of the PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008 SUVs. The vehicles are now produced locally at THACO’s plant in Chu Lai, just nine months after a new assembly agreement was signed.

In June 2017, Groupe PSA signed an agreement to step up its cooperation with ChangAn Automobile, establishing a solid foundation for faster expansion of the DS brand. Presented at Auto Shanghai, the DS 7 CROSSBACK will be brought to market at the start of the Beijing Motor Show.

Further rebound in Latin America, with sales climbing 12.2% to 206,300 units

In Latin America, PEUGEOT sales rose 11.1% due to strong momentum in most of the region’s markets. The PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008 SUVs were launched very successfully in every country and sales have exceeded targets. The PEUGEOT Expert, recently launched in Brazil and Argentina and produced in Uruguay, also promises to be a success.

CITROËN’s sales were up 13,8% in most of the region’s markets. For example, sales in Chile jumped 47% thanks to the tremendous success of the new CITROËN C3 and the solid performance delivered in the LCV segment, with Berlingo leading the way. The CITROËN Jumpy/Dispatch, produced in Uruguay and marketed in Brazil and Argentina, has been well received, suggesting that demand for the vehicle will be strong in 2018.

DS Automobiles recorded sales growth of 21.6%, led by Argentina’s performance, where the brand ranks fourth in the premium automotive market thanks to the DS 3, the leading vehicle in its class for the fourth year in a row. The DS brand opened two DS Stores at the end of the year and is set to accelerate the expansion of the network in 2018. In the coming months, the brand will launch the DS 7 CROSSBACK.

India-Pacific reports 26,100 cars sold and 31% growth ahead of India market launch in 2020

In Japan, the Group grew by 20% and recorded its best performance in more than 20 years. A sales recovery is under way in Australia and New Zealand, where two new importers have been appointed, resulting in sales almost tripling compared to 2016. Sales for the French Pacific overseas territories continued to rise sharply (up 40%) and South Korea’s performance was in line with that of 2016.

PEUGEOT contributed significantly to this growth, reporting a 37% increase in sales driven by the successful launch of the PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008.

CITROËN’s sales also rose sharply (up 36%) thanks to strong demand for the new C3.

DS continued to build its brand in the region. In Japan, the DS 7 CROSSBACK was warmly received at the Tokyo Motor Show. In addition, DS Automobiles opened three DS STORES and DS SALONS and will continue to develop its network in 2018.

Sales up 45% in Eurasia, outpacing the auto market

The Group made headway in the region’s major markets, including Russia (up 38%) and Ukraine (up 62%), with a total of 15,200 units sold.

Sales of the new PEUGEOT 3008 SUV were significantly ahead of the previous generation’s performance, accounting for 21% of the brand’s volumes, and helping to drive its volumes up 50.7%. The momentum in sales for CITROËN’s Grand C4 Picasso (up 126%), particularly in the BtoB segment, also pushed up the brand’s sales, by a strong 33.4% in Eurasia.

Groupe PSA’s LCV segment sales rose 55%. Local production of the PEUGEOT Expert, CITROËN Jumpy/Dispatch, PEUGEOT Traveller and CITROËN SpaceTourer in Kaluga, Russia as from 2018 is expected to enable the Group to achieve even faster sales growth in Eurasia.

Jean-Philippe Imparato, Chief Executive Officer, PEUGEOT, said: “2017 was an exceptional year, with record high results for PEUGEOT. We beat our target of selling two million vehicles, largely due to strong demand for our SUV and light commercial vehicle line­ups, on top of solid performances from our conventional PEUGEOT 208 sedan models and the new 308. The brand increased volumes sold as well as market share in five out of six regions. PEUGEOT has successfully moved upmarket and is continuing to expand internationally with sales outside Europe now representing 45% of the worldwide total.”

Linda Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, CITROËN, said: “2017 unleashed the momentum driven by CITROËN’s new product offensive: it was the first full year for the new C3, the new Jumpy/Dispatch and the SpaceTourer, but also the year we launched the C3 Aircross SUV in Europe and the C5 AIRCROSS SUV in China. The result was that, in Europe, we achieved our highest level of sales in six years and won back market share in both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Excluding China, our worldwide sales rose 7.5%! We have the necessary strengths to sustain and intensify this sales momentum in 2018, thanks to the global roll-out of our most recent launches, but also to major upcoming launches. Visit the Geneva Motor Show to find out more!”

Yves Bonnefont, Chief Executive Officer, DS Automobiles, said: “2017 was a crucial milestone in the development of the DS brand, with the opening of orders for the DS 7 CROSSBACK, the first DS of second generation, the debut of the DS exclusive network and the deployment of ‘Only You’. We are delivering on our global strategic roadmap.”

Peter Küspert, Executive Vice-President, Sales, Marketing & Aftersales at OPEL/VAUXHALL, said: “2017 was a transitional year for OPEL/VAUXHALL involving an unprecedented product offensive that will allow us to offer a young line-up over the full 2018 year and be present in all major segments, in particular with the X family of vehicles, which includes the Mokka X, Crossland X and Grandland X, on top of the Insignia GSi, Corsa GSi and the brand new Combo.”

Groupe PSA in 2017

	Consolidated world sales by regions
units				2016		2017	%Var
Europe*		Peugeot		1 102 230		1 173 465	6.5%
		Citroën		762 576		785 662	3.0%
		DS		65 452		43 135	-34.1%
		PCD		1 930 258		2 002 262	3.7%
		Opel/Vauxhall				376 380
		PCD+OV		1 930 258		2 378 642	23.2%
Middle East & Africa **		Peugeot		323 084		533 170	65.0%
		Citroën		58 662		57 273	-2.4%
		DS		1 743		1 575	-9.6%
		PCD		383 489		592 018	54.4%
		Opel/Vauxhall				26 809
		PCD+OV		383 489		618 827	61.4%
China & Southeast Asia		Peugeot		351 904		249 223	-29.2%
		Citroën		250 297		131 821	-47.3%
		DS		16 151		5 963	-63.1%
		PCD		618 352		387 007	-37.4%
		Opel/Vauxhall				295
		PCD+OV		618 352		387 302	-37.4%
Latin America		Peugeot		122 639		136 303	11.1%
		Citroën		60 196		68 526	13.8%
		DS		1 072		1 304	21.6%
		PCD		183 907		206 133	12.1%
		Opel/Vauxhall				142
		PCD+OV		183 907		206 275	12.2%
India & Pacific		Peugeot		13 977		19 205	37.4%
		Citroën		4 452		6 049	35.9%
		DS		1 457		799	-45.2%
		PCD		19 886		26 053	31.0%
		PCD+OV		19 886		26 053	31.0%
Eurasia		Peugeot		5 626		8 479	50.7%
		Citroën		4 758		6 345	33.4%
		DS		106		84	-20.8%
		PCD		10 490		14 908	42.1%
		Opel/Vauxhall				307
		PCD+OV		10 490		15 215	45.0%
Total		Peugeot		1 919 460		2 119 845	10.4%
		Citroën		1 140 941		1 055 676	-7.5%
		DS		85 981		52 860	-38.5%
		PCD		3 146 382		3 228 381	2.6%
		Opel/Vauxhall				403 933
		PCD+OV		3 146 382		3 632 314	15.4%
PCD : Peugeot/Citroën/DS
OV : Opel/Vauxhall

*Europe = EU + EFTA + Albania + Bosnia + Croatia + Kosovo + Macedonia + Montenegro + Serbia

**including 443,000 vehicles produced in Iran under a Peugeot licence in 2017

1 As from 1 August 2017, the Group’s scope of consolidation includes the sales volumes of OPEL and VAUXHALL, together representing 403,900 units sold between August and December

Groupe Renault sees sales hit another record with 2917 the fifth year of growth.

• 3.76 million vehicles sold, a rise of 8.5 per cent in a market that grew 2.3 per cent
• A record year for Renault, the world's leading French brand, and for Dacia. Renault is the number-two brand in Europe
• Renault remains the leader in Europe's electric-vehicle segment with market share of 23.8 per cent
• All the regions of the group increased both in sales volumes and market share. In particular, the group posted a sales increase of 13.6 per cent in the Eurasia region and 17.0 per cent in the Asia-Pacific region
• Renault is seeking continued growth[1] in 2018, buoyed by the development of its international activities and its renewed range 

Groupe Renault has increased sales for the 5th consecutive year with 3,761,634 vehicles sold. Groupe Renault (including Lada) reported an 8.5 per cent rise in global registrations (passenger cars + LCVs) in a market that grew 2.3 per cent. The group market share now stands at 4.0 per cent (+0.2 points vs 2016).

In the LCV segment, the group set a new record with 462,859 registrations, a rise of 4.1 per cent on 2016. 

The Renault and Dacia brands increased sales to record levels with 2,670,982 and 655,235 vehicles sold respectively. Lada sales jumped 17.8 per cent to 335,564 registrations, while Renault Samsung Motors sales fell 10.1 per cent to 99,846 vehicles. 

"We set a new group record with sales of over 3.7 million vehicles in 2017. We are continuing to increase sales volumes and market share across all regions. Our strategy of range renewal and geographic expansion is continuing to bring results. In 2018, we will pursue our growth and internationalization of our sales in line with the Drive The Future plan,” said Thierry Koskas member of the Executive Committee, EVP, Sales and Marketing Groupe Renault. 

In Europe, in a market that grew 3.3 per cent, group registrations rose 5.6 per cent to 1,911,169 vehicles. The group took a 10.8 per cent share of the European market, up 0.2 points. 

The Renault brand alone saw sales rise 3.7 per cent for a market share of 8.2 per cent. Renault sales were buoyed in particular by the complete renewal of the Mégane family in 2016, and the launch last June of new Koleos. Clio remains Europe's second best-selling vehicle, while Captur is the number-one crossover in its class. 

In the electric vehicle segment, Renault maintained its leadership with a market share of 23.8 per cent. Sales volumes increased 38 per cent. Registrations of ZOE, Europe's top-selling electric vehicle, rose 44 per cent. 

Even before the launch of new Duster at the very start of 2018, the Dacia brand set a new European sales record with 463,712 registrations (+11.7 per cent), and market share of 2.6 per cent, a rise of 0.2 points. The rise is linked primarily to the strong results of Sandero phase 2, launched at end-2016. 

Outside Europe, the group increased volumes and market share across all regions. Group registrations rose 11.6% in a market that grew 3.3%. Sales outside Europe now account for 49.2% of the total. 

Groupe Renault consolidated its positions with the success of its new range: Renault Kaptur, LADA Vesta and LADA XRAY in Russia, Koleos in China, Mégane Sedan in Turkey, Duster Oroch and Kwid in the Americas. 

In Eurasia, registrations rose 13.6% in a market that grew 7.0%. The market share of the group, now including the Lada brand, increased 1.4 points to 24.5%, notably on the back of strong momentum in Russia.

The Russian market expanded for the first time in four years, with a rise of 12.2 per cent. The group increased sales by 16.9 per cent (including Lada). More than one vehicle in every four sold in Russia in 2017 was a Lada or a Renault.

Lada posted a 17.0 per cent rise in sales with market share of 19.5 per cent (+0.8 points) following the successful renewal of its range with, in particular, the models LADA Vesta and LADA XRAY.

The Renault brand claimed record market share of 8.5 per cent, a rise of 0.3 points. Kaptur posted 30,958 registrations and Duster 43,715.

Russia remains the group's second-biggest market with the consolidation of Lada sales volumes.

In Turkey, Renault set a new historic record with sales rising 7.0 per cent (130,276 vehicles) on a market that fell 2.8 per cent. Mégane Sedan confirmed its success with almost 39,300 registrations. Brand market share rose 1.3 points to 13.6 per cent making Renault the country's number-one brand for both passenger cars and LCV sales. 

In the Asia Pacific region, registrations increased 17.0 per cent in a market that expanded 2.7 per cent.

In China, Renault sold over 72,100 vehicles compared with 35,278 in 2016, thus doubling sales volumes in the space of one year. New Koleos consolidated its success with over 43,400 registrations.

Renault Samsung Motors saw sales fall 10.1 per cent owing to the lack of new models in a fiercely competitive market. This fall follows strong growth in 2016 with the launch of SM6 and QM6. 

In Africa-Middle-East-India, group registrations rose 8.4 per cent in a market that expanded 2.0 per cent. Market share rose 0.4 points to 6.6 per cent.

In Iran, sales rose 49.3 per cent for market share of 10.8 per cent (+2.4 points) on the back of the success of Tondar and Sandero.

In India, Renault continues to rank as the number-one European car brand with market share of 3.1 per cent. Sales fell 14.9 per cent pending the ramp-up of Captur.

In North Africa, group sales rose 5.6 per cent in a market that was down 4.7 per cent. The group had market share of 42.4 per cent, a rise of 4.1 points, buoyed primarily by results in Algeria, where it posted record market share of 62.8 per cent a rise of 11 points. 

In the Americas region, sales rose 9.9 per cent in a market that expanded 7.2 per cent for market share of 6.7 per cent, a rise of 0.2 points.

The group is continuing to reap the full benefits of the recovery of the Brazilian market, which grew 9.3 per cent. Sales rose 11.4 per cent for record market share of 7.7 per cent (+0.2 point), buoyed by the good results of the new models, Captur and Kwid. Launched in July, Kwid has already sold in almost 22,600 units.

In Argentina, where the market surged 26.4 per cent, the group posted a 16.3 per cent sales increase, pending the ramp-up of Kwid. 

MARKET OUTLOOK IN 2018 FOR GROUPE RENAULT 

In 2018, the global market is expected to grow 2.5 per cent vs 2017. The European market is expected to expand 1 per cent with an increase of 1 per cent for France. 

At international level, Brazil is expected to expand by 5 per cent and Russia close to 10 per cent. China is expected to grow by 5 per cent, and India by 6 per cent. 

Against this backdrop, the group is expected to reap the benefits of range renewal across all regions in 2018 and to pursue growth[2] in sales, driven by international markets, in connection with the new Drive The Future plan. 

The Renault-Nissan Alliance continues to grow now with added Mitsubishi sales.

• Combined sales exceed 5.27 million units from Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors in six months to June 30, 2017, rose 7 percent
• Cumulative volume of electric vehicle sales exceeds 480,000 units
• Enlarged Alliance set to become industry’s number-one sales group for full year 2017

Unit sales at the Alliance rose seven percent to 5,268,079 vehicles in the first half of the calendar year resulting from an increased demand for models from the French and Japanese brands, and the first semester sales contribution from new Alliance member Mitsubishi Motors.

The Alliance saw increased sales of Renault models including Clio, Sandero, Megane, Captur and Duster, while Nissan reported strong orders for models such as the X-Trail/Rogue, Sentra/Sylphy, Qashqai and Altima/Teana. Unit sales at Mitsubishi Motors, which became part of Alliance in late 2016, reached close to 495,000 vehicles amid solid demand for its Outlander SUV globally and the Pajero Sport in the ASEAN region.

Cumulative sales of electric vehicles by the companies also rose significantly to 481,151 units, reaffirming the Alliance’s role as the leading electric car manufacturer for the mass-market segment. The increase was driven primarily by demand for the Nissan LEAF and the Renault ZOE, which remains the #1 EV sold in Europe, and Mitsubishi’s i-Miev. On the hybrid side, the plug-in hybrid electric versions of the Mitsubishi Outlander reached over 13,000 units.

Carlos Ghosn, chairman and chief executive of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, said: “The Alliance has delivered record sales during the first semester of 2017 reaching 5,268,079 vehicles sold. We will continue to leverage our significant economies of scale and global market presence to deliver valuable synergies for our member companies this year, while maintaining a strong technology lineup and offering customers breakthrough electric models.”

“Our enlarged Alliance is well placed to realize its full potential, not only in terms of unit volumes, but also by providing next-generation mobility services to customers around the world.”

Groupe Renault sold 1.879,288 million vehicles in the first half of 2017, which represents a raise of 10.4 percent in a market that grew 2.6 percent. All group brands posted increases in sales volumes and market share. The Renault and Dacia brands set half-year sales records and Renault ranks as the second most sold brand in Europe. Furthermore, all regions increased their sales volumes and market share. In particular, the Group recorded a 19.3 percent rise in sales in the Africa-Middle East-India Region and a 50.5 percent increase in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. sold 2,894,488 cars and trucks worldwide, up 5.6 percent in the six months to June 30. In Japan and Europe, the company achieved a growth of 22.9 percent and 5.7 percent respectively. Infiniti sold more than 125,000 vehicles in the first half, an increase of roughly 13 percent on the same period of 2016.

Mitsubishi Motors sold 494,303 units cars worldwide, up 2.4 percent year on year as the company resumed sales of its ‘Kei’ mini cars in Japan. The sales increase also reflects the strong growth in China following the launch of locally-produced Outlander SUVs. Sales also increased in the ASEAN region, led by demand for SUVs and pick-up trucks.

The Alliance is expected to generate increased synergies this year as Mitsubishi Motors co-operates more closely with Nissan and Renault in areas including joint purchasing, deeper localization, joint plant utilization, common vehicle platforms, technology-sharing and an expansion in both mature and emerging markets.

Top 10 Groupe Renault Markets

1	France
2	Russia
3	Italy
4	Germany
5	Spain
6	Turkey
7	Brazil
8	Iran
9	United Kingdom
10	Argentina

Top 10 Nissan Markets

1	U.S.A
2	China
3	Japan
4	Mexico
5	United Kingdom
6	Canada
7	Russia
8	France
9	Italy
10	Germany

Top 10 Mitsubishi Motors Markets

1	U.S.A
2	China
3	Japan
4	Australia
5	Philippines
6	Indonesia
7	Thailand
8	Germany
9	United Kingdom
10	U.A.E.

ABOUT THE RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is a strategic partnership between France-based Groupe Renault and Japan-based Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors. The automakers combined sold 9.96 million vehicles in nearly 200 countries in 2016 – more than one in nine vehicles worldwide. The Alliance has strategic collaborations with other automakers, including Germany’s Daimler and China’s Dongfeng. It also owns a majority stake in the joint venture that controls Russia’s top automaker, AVTOVAZ. The Alliance is the industry leader in zero-emission vehicles and is developing the latest advanced technologies, with plans to offer autonomous drive and connectivity features and services on a range of affordable vehicles.