Geely-owned Volvo Cars reports 7.4 % global sales growth this year (first nine months). The company sold a total of 507,704 cars during the period.

Europe, China and the US all reported a steady sales growth in the January to September period, with Volvo Cars consistently growing faster than the industry, thereby gaining market share across these regions.

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In September, Volvo Cars sold 64,536 cars, up 6.5%, compared with the same period last year.

The first nine-month performance was supported by the continued strong demand for Volvo Cars’ award winning SUV range led by the XC60, followed by the XC40 and the XC90. The company’s latest models like the V60 estate, the V60 Cross Country and the US-made S60 sedan also contributed to the increased volumes.

The company’s sales in Europe reached 247,610 cars in the January to September period, up 6% compared with the same period last year. The growth in the region was led by the performance in the United Kingdom, up 19.3%, compared with the same period last year. German sales grew 24.8% in the first nine months, compared to the same period last year with the company’s subscription offer, Care by Volvo, now trending around 6% of the total market’s volumes.

In the US, Volvo Cars continued to buck the industry trend, by posting a steady sales growth in the first nine months. During the period, Volvo Cars’ US sales increased 4.7% to 77,432 cars, compared with the same period last year. The top selling models for the company in the region were the XC90 and the XC60 SUVs.

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Volvo Cars’ sales in China reached 109,512 cars in the first nine months, up 13.8%, compared with the same period last year. The solid performance in the region was on account of continued strong demand for the locally produced XC60 and the S90 models.   

Globally, the XC60 continued to be the top selling model for the company in the January to September period, retailing 145,629 cars (2018: 134,975 units), followed by the XC40 at 95,475 cars (2018: 48,543 units) and the XC90 with sales of 71,830 cars (2018: 70,329 units).

Volvo Car Group in 2018

For the 2018 financial year, Volvo Car Group recorded an operating profit of 14,185 MSEK (14,061 MSEK in 2017). Revenue over the period amounted to 252,653 MSEK (208,646 MSEK). For the full year 2018, global sales reached a record 642,253 (571,577) cars, an increase of 12.4 per cent versus 2017. The results underline the comprehensive transformation of Volvo Cars’ finances and operations in recent years, positioning the company for its next growth phase.