Which Cars Will Be The Best Sellers Of 2017 ?

[Kia7200]

Seriously am not sure why altis can sell so well. Nowadays korean car reliability are also very good. And altis and vios always comes woth bare minimum spec vs other makes of lower priced car with much better spec and similar reliability.

Probably many people have instil that thinking about toyota means good n reliable.

 

IMO, mazda cars have much better build n quality compared to those made in thai jap cars. I had recently seen a new honda civic with a misaligned rear door. For those who are not aware, civic is now made in thai.

 

And frankly, in terms of FC, many cars are better than altis/vios now. There are many options out there where u can have a better car for the same price.

Fyi, vezel is the top selling cars in sg.

 

In other countries, toyota might be priced very competitive and with many features. But in sg, toyota supporters r usually nerds, uncle/aunties or those conversertive ppl. Thus even with that price, design and specs, there r still ppl buying it

 

Btw during a period, the deluxe altis is selling at 99800 with free seevicing and parf abt 10k. This package is very attractive, I might consider it, even though I dont like altis interior and exterior design

Edited May 6, 2017 by Kia7200

[Qaz20]

Fyi, vezel is the top selling cars in sg.

 

In other countries, toyota might be priced very competitive and with many features. But in sg, toyota supporters r usually nerds, uncle/aunties or those conversertive ppl. Thus even with that price, design and specs, there r still ppl buying it

 

Btw during a period, the deluxe altis is selling at 99800 with free seevicing and parf abt 10k. This package is very attractive, I might consider it, even though I dont like altis interior and exterior design

Totally agree with you and Bro Xanavi..

 

When u buy it, it's gonna be with you for years. So should try and buy something within means and at the same time with some likings in it.

 

For that price, u may wanna check out some other conti brands. You'll be amazed what they have for the same price. Recently went to check out Citroen DS4 which is on promo.. Great specs, ventilated and massage seats., good responsive drive with power on tap, fuel efficient diesel turbo. And quality is a big step from altis. 5yrs warranty with some years of free service.. Etc.... Drive is so much better as well.

 

Downside is low parf, but i think altis will just be a few k more.

 

 

Btw, i dun sell citroen, just quoting a recent example.. Viewing and testing new/used car is one of my favourite pastime... Hehe

Edited May 6, 2017 by Qaz20

[kykh]

Most of the usual suspects are there; I believe Altis, Wish and perhaps Camry would have been among the top 10 for ADs if Toyota is included. My only surprise is that Civic did not make it to the list.

[Nonewposts]

Most of the usual suspects are there; I believe Altis, Wish and perhaps Camry would have been among the top 10 for ADs if Toyota is included. My only surprise is that Civic did not make it to the list.

Quite surprised that e class is inside while civic isn't.

[Benarsenal]

Quite surprised that e class is inside while civic isn't.

 

E-Class is always popular. It's the rich person's version of Corolla Altis.

[Nonewposts]

E-Class is always popular. It's the rich person's version of Corolla Altis.

It is facing alot of competition from the G30 5 series.

[Wolfverine]

Agreed. Between the 2, I will go with the G30 as the drive is more engaging and features more interesting.

 

It is facing alot of competition from the G30 5 series.

 

[Fat_slayer]

It is facing alot of competition from the G30 5 series.

 

I will chose the G30 if I am in that fortunate position to have to make this kind of choice.

 

The E class with the dual 12" screens make me feels like a control room operator whereas the ergonomics in the G30 was just to captivating.  The rear bench on the G30 feels more comfy too.  However, these are just my personal opinion.  Have these observations when I sat in both cars at the Bangkok Motor show last month.

[numbintheheart]

saw this article a couple of weeks back but is it me or is there really a mistake in the reporting? why is total Honda PI (1,308) in number 2 for Q1 2017 when the Vezel alone is selling 1,897 units? 

 

 

[therock]

A few months back, if someone asked me what the top ten sellers' list will look like, I might have said that it was going to be pretty similar to the last year's one, some Toyotas, Hondas, plus a Merc or two and some Koreans..

 

Well since then, the VES now looms, and the models available have also changed. But more importantly, the prices of newly introduced ones threaten to shake up the establishment. Well one big one anyway: The Toyota Harrier.

 

The mid range SUV choices were going to be either Conti ones from VW, Jap and Thai ones, plus some Koreans, and if you like the Marque, the smaller GLA too.

 

If you like the Harrier, you had to bring it in yourself, or choose another model. And you only get the 2l NA version, which is by no means fast. Economical perhaps, but it won't give you that spirited drive. For that, you needed to go for the VFM FXT from Subaru. That is one reliable, albeit utilitarian SUV, with a true AWD, and a FC to match. But it was truly cheap, for what it offered, and you will need to be careful of your speed for it can really go.

 

Now with one fell swop, at 150k or so, the Harrier will make the incoming CRV and CX5 look expensive, and may even be worth a look for those who don't want a Chinese or Malaysian made Volvo XC60. It is also a close relation of the Lexus models, so it does carry some snob appeal and will take sales from the GLA or even X3.

 

I can't imagine a happier Borneo manager. It now has two sedans: the Corolla and Camry which can take the top ten ranks, And a SUV. Add on sales for the still popular Wish, this is a good year for Toyota. 

 

Just months back, it was retrenching and despite the good sales volumes, people wondered if the ultra conservative designs and the more wild but expensive CHR could sell. Now you have the answer. People who want conservative cars which are simple to run, even if they do not have all the latest gadgets can buy two sedans. The Camry actually looks decent, in an American kind of way. It won't appeal to me with the long nose and low slung body, but it may persuade the non-towkays to give it a shot.

 

For the family man, the Corolla still reigns supreme and as the sole sedan with no tax burden after the introduction of the VES, it may be Hobson's choice for many, especially since it will now feature more airbags and safety features.

 

If you have a bit more cash and aspire to a non-sedan form factor, the Harrier is a sweet ride. It won't make the true petrol heads happy perhaps, but it has that bit of dash, panache and feature set to make you part with your money.

 

If that still doesn't work, there's always Lexus or the electric car options. 

 

All in all, the latter half of 2017 is looking pretty fine for Toyota and Borneo. 

What about the rest?

Well with the VES tax looming, there are stocks to be cleared, new models to come in, and the menu of choices will be dramatically different in the coming year. Some models will exit and yet perhaps, some companies with no cars that fit the new emission standards will also fall by the wayside.

 

But I for one, and betting on a top five finish for Toyota cars, and the top volume retailer for 2017. 

[Benarsenal]

We will see la. Toyota will always be a best seller. But some think that LTA in some way always manipulate the system to benefit Borneo/Toyota.   

[blmg]

saw this article a couple of weeks back but is it me or is there really a mistake in the reporting? why is total Honda PI (1,308) in number 2 for Q1 2017 when the Vezel alone is selling 1,897 units? 

My guess is they mixed up Honda and Toyota, should be Honda first then Toyota.

[therock]

IMHO, Toyota will take the top spot this year.

And will have three cars in the top ten:

Corolla, Harrier and Camry.

 

The QQ might have some sales as a run out model, and the Koreans, Mercs will have some representation in the top ten too.

[alishahessle]

One of the best affordable cars of 2017 is Honda Fit you can buy just under-$20,000......

[Eyke]

One of the best affordable cars of 2017 is Honda Fit you can buy just under-$20,000......

 

not HERE u CAN'T      

[Nonewposts]

IMHO, Toyota will take the top spot this year.

And will have three cars in the top ten:

Corolla, Harrier and Camry.

 

The QQ might have some sales as a run out model, and the Koreans, Mercs will have some representation in the top ten too.

Unlikely for camry to be in top 10 this year now that it is out of stock

[Pocy]

One of the best affordable cars of 2017 is Honda Fit you can buy just under-$20,000......

......... per year over 10 years.

 

Huh ...... you just come to SG

[therock]

......... per year over 10 years.

 

Huh ...... you just come to SG