- Product offensive launched in Europe
with the new Peugeot Expert, Citroën Jumpy, Peugeot 3008 and
Citroën C3
- Positions strengthened in Latin
America, with growth of 16.4%
- Return to Iran, with agreements
signed for Peugeot and DS
Regulatory News:
PSA (Paris:UG):
First-half consolidated sales in Europe rose 7.4%
year-on-year to 1,056,000 units.
Peugeot sales climbed 7.9% to 601,000 units, led mainly
by the Peugeot 2008 (up 16%, or 99,900 units) and Partner (up 8%,
or 62,800 units), which were both ranked no. 2 in their respective
segments in Europe. The 208 and 308 models continued to advance, up
15% (157,800 units) and 10% (119,200 units), respectively. Sales of
the brand were particularly impressive in Italy (up 17.4%), Spain
(up 12.5%) and the Netherlands (up 8.8%). This excellent
performance will be buoyed in the second half of the year by
various new product innovations, including the new Peugeot 2008 SUV
and 3008, and the new Peugeot Traveller and Expert.
Citroën delivered its best sales performance for five
years, advancing 7.2% to 414,000 units. Its strong showing was
powered chiefly by the C4 Picasso, the leading MPV in Europe, but
also by the C4 Cactus and the C1, which each reported sales growth
for the period. In the market for light commercial vehicles, the
Berlingo also consolidated its success as leader of its segment.
These solid performances enabled the brand to gain ground in its
biggest markets (United Kingdom, Spain and Germany). The
momentum should accelerate in the second half, driven by the new C4
Picasso, the new Jumpy, the SpaceTourer and the new C3, which will
replace the brand's current best seller in the autumn.
Sales for the DS brand rose 0.7% to 40,900 units, with
the new DS 3 and the new DS 3 Cabrio launched in March
completing the brand's entirely revisited line-up. The DS 4 and
DS 4 Crossback were highly successful, with the Crossback
representing 28% of total sales from these two compact premium
models thanks to its strong customer appeal. The brand continues to
expand its dealer network, which included 21 DS Stores and 86 DS
Salons in Europe at the end of June.
In the fast-changing China & Southeast Asia market,
PSA Group sales were down 19.4% to 297,000 units.
Following the arrival of the DS 4S sedan at the end of April,
the Group is preparing a marketing offensive in the second half of
2016 which will see it launch five SUVs in the next two years.
As part of its Blue Upper plan, the Peugeot brand is
planning to launch 18 new models in China by 2020 and, before the
end of 2016, revisit the 308 Sedan and the 3008, two of its three
best sellers in the world's biggest market.
The Citroën C3-XR SUV consolidated its success, with
sales surging 35%. The new Citroën C6 and C4 L models will
be launched in the second half of the year.
To partner growth in the SUV market segment, the PSA Group will
inaugurate a new plant in Chengdu in September 2016. The Group's
Shenzhen facility already manufactures the DS 6 SUV, the
DS brand's best-selling model in China.
The Middle East & Africa region had to contend with
an unfavourable economic climate in the first half of 2016, with
imports suspended and then subject to quotas in Algeria and
restrictions placed on currency access in certain countries (Egypt
and Tunisia). This situation weighed heavily on the Group's sales
in the region, which fell 13.3%.
The Group prepared for its return to Iran, signing a joint
venture agreement in June with Iran Khodro, a long-standing
Peugeot partner. The DS brand was also launched in
the country at the beginning of the year, in cooperation with a
private investor.
In Latin America, the PSA Group strengthened its
positions, with sales up 16.4% to 88,800 units in a market down
by 8.2%. The Group reported its biggest-ever market share in Chile,
at over 7%.
Peugeot saw sales surge 26%, powered by excellent
performances in Argentina (up 45%), Chile (up 38%) and Brazil (up
2%) in a sharply declining market (down 25%). The brand capitalised
on its latest product launches: the 2008 and the new 208.
Citroën maintained its positions during the first half of
the year with impressive advances in Argentina (up 29%) and Chile
(up 55%). After a successful launch in Brazil, the new
Citroën C3 Aircross is now sold in Argentina and helped
drive the brand's good performance.
In Eurasia, despite a sharply deteriorated economic
environment and a declining market, particularly in Russia (down
14.7%), the PSA Group saw its sales stabilise (down 0.1%) and
continued to focus on its margins.
The Group's performance in India-Pacific was led by the
Japanese market, which accounted for 49% of the Group's sales in
the region. The launch of the Citroën C4 Cactus and diesel
models in Japan will be instrumental in helping to boost the
Group's positions in the region.
Maxime Picat, Chief Executive Officer, Peugeot brand
said: "This year, Peugeot has rolled out a global offensive in the
SUV market with five new vehicles. The new-look Peugeot 2008 and
3008 come at a time when the brand's performance in these segments
has already positioned it among Europe's leaders. In China, its
offer is rounded out by major updates to the current 3008 which
will be supported by two new and exciting SUVs in the coming
months. This offensive will allow us to step up growth in our
global sales, which edged up 0.5% over the first half of the
year."
Linda Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Citroën brand
said: "Citroën stayed on track by consolidating its global sales
volumes at over 600,000 units in the first half of the year. While
maintaining prices at a very satisfactory level, we reported our
best sales performance in Europe for five years, gained ground in
Latin America and exceeded our objectives for the C3-XR SUV in
China. This performance is anchored in our product offensive which
will be stepped up in the second half, notably with the new C4
Picasso, which is the leading MPV in Europe, as well as the new C3,
set to replace our current best seller."
Yves Bonnefont, Chief Executive Officer, DS brand said:
"With the launch of the new DS 3 in the spring, our DS range has
been completely revisited in less than 12 months in line with the
brand's launch strategy. The brand unveiled the DS E-Tense
early in the year. This distinctive car featuring a
high-performance electric powertrain embodies the future of the
brand and gives a glimpse of what our future models will look like.
A dealer network specifically for the DS brand is also being
developed, with 234 sites across the globe. To find out all there
is to know about this dedicated network offering customers a
unique, bespoke experience, make sure you visit the Paris Auto
Show."
About PSA Group
With its three world-renowned brands, Peugeot, Citroën and DS,
the PSA Group sold 3 million vehicles worldwide in 2015. Second
largest carmaker in Europe, the PSA Group recorded sales and
revenue of €54 billion in 2015. The Group confirms its
position of European leader in terms of CO2 emissions, with an
average of 104.4 grams of CO2/km in 2015. With a fleet of
1.8 million connected vehicles on the road worldwide, the
Group is on the cutting edge of innovation in this field, and is
expanding its services as a mobility provider. It is also involved
in financing activities (Banque PSA Finance) and automotive
equipment (Faurecia).
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consolidated world sales by regions* units
H1 2015 H1 2016 %Chg
China & Southeast Asia Peugeot 207 512 162 593
-21.6% Citroën 149 784 125 174 -16.4% DS 10 774 8 740 -18.9%
PSA 368 070 296 507 -19.4%
Eurasia Peugeot 2 816 2 713 -3.7%
Citroën 2 299 2 390 4.0% DS 41 50 22.0%
PSA 5
156 5 153 -0.1%
Europe Peugeot 557 187 601 313 7.9% Citroën 385 703 413 620
7.2% DS 40 654 40 942 0.7%
PSA 983 544 1
055 875 7.4% India
& Pacific Peugeot 10 438 7 983 -23.5% Citroën 2 022 1 670
-17.4% DS 524 805 53.6%
PSA 12 984 10
458 -19.5% Latin
America Peugeot 46 985 59 351 26.3% Citroën 28 635 28 994 1.3% DS
659 446 -32.3%
PSA 76 279 88 791
16.4% Middle East &
Africa Peugeot 61 700 57 382 -7.0% Citroën 38 360 29 115 -24.1% DS
796 923 16.0%
PSA 100 856 87 420
-13.3% Total Peugeot 886
638 891 335 0.5% Citroën 606 803 600 963 -1.0% DS 53 448 51 906
-2.9%
PSA 1 546 889 1 544 204
-0.2% * including Completed Knock Down
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