Ford Mustang gallops on as world’s best-selling sports car
In SA, 239 Mustangs found new homes in the past 12 months
17 April 2023 - 16:55
byMOTORING REPORTER
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In SA, 239 Mustangs found new homes in the past 12 months, pushing the total number of units sold to 3,852, since the nameplate officially went on sale locally in 2016. Picture: SUPPLIED
Over the past 10 years combined the Ford Mustang tops the list as the world’s best-selling sports car, according to Ford analysis of registration data from S&P Global Mobility.
“We’re proud of the entire Mustang family, what it represents to Ford and especially our passionate Mustang owners and fans,” said Dave Bozeman, vice-president of enthusiast vehicles for Ford Blue and Ford customer service division.
“It’s our commitment to serving Mustang’s global community, from Atlanta to Adelaide and beyond, that has earned Mustang the honour of world’s best-selling sports car for 10 years combined.”
According to Ford internal data, the US remains home to the strongest demand for Mustang, representing 78% of global sales. Other markets that saw growth in Mustang sales in 2022 include Germany, up 17%, Britain, up 14.4%, Switzerland, up 14.9% and the Middle East 7.4%.
In SA , 239 Mustangs found new homes in the past 12 months, pushing the total number of units sold to 3,852, since the nameplate officially went on sale locally in 2016.
Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers.
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Ford Mustang gallops on as world’s best-selling sports car
In SA, 239 Mustangs found new homes in the past 12 months
Over the past 10 years combined the Ford Mustang tops the list as the world’s best-selling sports car, according to Ford analysis of registration data from S&P Global Mobility.
“We’re proud of the entire Mustang family, what it represents to Ford and especially our passionate Mustang owners and fans,” said Dave Bozeman, vice-president of enthusiast vehicles for Ford Blue and Ford customer service division.
“It’s our commitment to serving Mustang’s global community, from Atlanta to Adelaide and beyond, that has earned Mustang the honour of world’s best-selling sports car for 10 years combined.”
According to Ford internal data, the US remains home to the strongest demand for Mustang, representing 78% of global sales. Other markets that saw growth in Mustang sales in 2022 include Germany, up 17%, Britain, up 14.4%, Switzerland, up 14.9% and the Middle East 7.4%.
In SA , 239 Mustangs found new homes in the past 12 months, pushing the total number of units sold to 3,852, since the nameplate officially went on sale locally in 2016.
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