Ford India August sales up 307%

Ford India has reported a 307 percent jump in July sales compared to last year, with total sales of 8,739 units, four times the 2,146 sales made in July 2009. The sales performance also represents an increase of 20 percent compared to June 2010 figures.

The July numbers continue a strong 2010 growth surge that has enabled Ford India to achieve total vehicle sales of 46,751 units in the January to July period.

The Ford Figo is one of the major catalysts behind these terrific total sales numbers. Figo has transformed the business and presence in India and ford has recently introduced a second production shift to keep up with demand.

Since its launch in March, the Figo has been truly embraced by Indian consumers with more than 29,000 sales bookings registered so far.