Ford to bring at least one new car to Vietnam every year
US carmaker Ford has said it is making every effort to bring at least one new model to Vietnam every year.
Ford is committed to introducing at least one new model in the Vietnamese market every year. (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - US carmaker Ford has said it is making every effort to bring at least one new model to Vietnam every year.
Speaking at the Vietnam Motor Show 2019, which opened in HCM City on October 23, Nguyen Ngoc Khuong, deputy general director of Ford Vietnam, said Ford currently has a diverse range of competitive products in the Vietnamese market, and is a leader in many of the SUV and commercial segments. It will continue its long journey in Vietnam with a commitment to expand investment and introduce at least one new product to Vietnamese consumers every year.
Next year the all-new five-seat Ford Escape will come to Vietnam and the concept version of this car is now being showcased at the Vietnam Motor Show 2019.
In addition to segment-leading vehicles such as the Ranger, Raptor and Explorer, Ford is also showing off some new models in the commercial and SUVs segments like the newly launched MPV Ford Tourneo seven-seater and the concept version of the all-new Ford Escape.
In the recent third quarter sales report, Ford capped the record with retail sales of 7,859 units, increasing by 55.4 percent year-over-year.
Three out of its six vehicles are segment leaders and have reported positive sales performances.
The 2019 Vietnam Motor Show is being held from October 23 to 27 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in District 7./.
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