SEAT Ireland has announced outstanding sales results for the first quarter of 2019 cementing its position as one of the fastest growing car brands in the Irish market. Q1 has seen SEAT consistently outperform the Irish market which is down some 11% overall, by increasing its sales by 7% year on year resulting in a record market share of 3.34%.
Driving SEAT’s success is its dynamic product offering, with SEAT now boasting the youngest product range in the market. Central to this is its outstanding SUV range comprising of the award winning SEAT Arona, the SEAT Ateca and all new SEAT Tarraco all of which have resonated with Irish customers, playing a pivotal role in the brand’s remarkable performance. Also central to the success is the dedication and exceptional experience guaranteed at our 24-strong dealer network.
Particularly impressive is the performance of Ireland’s Small Crossover of the Year 2019, the SEAT Arona, which is continuing to establish itself as one of the hallmarks of the SEAT brand, accounting for 29% of overall sales in Q1, a staggering increase of69% on the same period in 2018.
Niall Phillips, Brand Director at SEAT Ireland commented, “We have really hit the ground running in 2019 and as we reflect on very strong sales for Q1, we can confidently point to the significant impact the brand is having in the Irish market as we become more and more relevant for Irish consumers. The development of our product range over the past three years, particularly our SUV range, has been a gamechanger for the brand in Ireland and with the youngest and most dynamic range in the market, we are offering motorists more quality, value and choice than ever before.”
