Boost In Auto Sales
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei's automobile sales till November has already surpassed the grand total figure last year, indicating a healthy growth in the industry, latest official figures stated.

Statistics from the Brunei Auto Trader Association (BATA) revealed that a grand total of 13,553 units have been sold, surpassing last year's figure of 13,200 units and 8,407 units in 2003.

To date, March and October recorded the strongest sales performance so far this year with 1,407 and 1,402 units respectively.

However November recorded the lowest figure with. 1,008 units. Toyota still dominated the local market share with 3,159 units being sold to date, followed by Hyundai with 1,765 and Kia with 1,192 units.

On the less brighter side, five continental cars from 20 distributors representing 30 manufacturers are yet to record any single car sale with another five models, out of which three are continental cars, recorded less than 10 units.

The figure also recorded that the biggest gain coming from 1000-1300cc~exigine capacity segment which, remains

the most popular model among the local buyers followed by the 1300-1500cc and 1501-1600cc.

Figures obtained from an established auto dealer in the country stated that for the past 15 years, the average registration of cars in the sultanate has been around 10,000 units per year.

The highest registration so far was recorded in 1997 with some 14,299 units with the lowest being in 2000 with 6,189 units.

It is estimated that there are some 100,000 to 110,000 units on the road today. Brunei is considered a highly saturated market with one car for every 3.5 persons. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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