RICHMOND HILL, ON (Wednesday, April 5, 2023) – Volvo Car Canada Ltd. is pleased to report its sales results for March: a total of 969 vehicles were retailed throughout the month, up 10.5 percent compared to the same period last year. Year-to-date, the company has sold a total of 2, 508 vehicles in Canada, representing an increase of 16.5 percent when compared to the first quarter of 2022.
These results were bolstered by sales of Volvo’s in demand lineup of Recharge models – those with pure electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains – which accounted for 38 percent of overall sales during the first quarter.
Volvo Car Canada’s pre-owned division, Certified by Volvo, retailed a total of 330 units for the month, up 9 percent compared with the same month last year.
“We’re bringing the first quarter of the year to a close with strong results across all areas of our business,” said Matt Girgis, managing director, Volvo Car Canada Ltd. “We are encouraged by the unwavering interest in our Recharge lineup of vehicles, and look to build on this momentum as we continue on our path of electrification.”
About Volvo Car Canada Ltd.
Volvo Car Canada Ltd. is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden. VCCL provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology, and training support to the 38 Volvo automobile retailers across Canada. For more information please refer to the Volvo Cars Canada media website at: www.media.volvocars.com/ca/en-ca