Toyota put the two products, the Toyota Corolla and Toyota Prius, in the ranks of the top three best selling cars in the world in the first quarter of 2012. In between, there is the name of the Ford Focus.The entry of the name Prius is quite surprising. In the first three months of 2012, Toyota Prius sales rose almost twice the number 247.230 units. This achievement is thanks to the addition of the Prius models now have a Prius C, Prius V and Prius plug-in.
Two models of the Prius outsold the Ford Focus with 277.000 units and Toyota Corolla with 300.800 units. As reported by Bloomberg reported inautonews.com.
Since its launch 15 years ago, the Prius gets positive response from consumers. Though the earthquake and tsunami hit last year that interfere with production of the Prius, but Toyota is doubling production this year.
"These results suggest the Prius is not a mere coincidence. There is a long-term market for hybrid, "says Eric Noble, president of Car Lab, automotive consultant in Orange, California, United States.
In a survey conducted by Consumer Reports stated 75% of respondents said they choose the vehicles that use alternative fuels. With this result, sales of the next Prius is expected to continue to rise.
