Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. said it sold 4,870 vehicles in February, up 19.7 percent from 4,070 units it sold in 2015.
Mitsubishi captured 19.4 percent of the Philippine automotive market, keeping its strong number two position in the industry, industry data showed.
The company said total sales in the first two months grew 33.1 percent to 9,737 units from 7,313 units a year ago. Growth was recorded in all segments such as passenger car models with 36.6 percent, Fuso truck and bus at 30.8 percent and light commercial vehicles such as SUVs, pickups, utility vehicles at 31.7 percent.
It said for the light commercial vehicles, nearly half of the sales were contributed by the Montero Sport.
“We are looking forward that the Montero Sport will remain as the best-selling midsize SUV in the market with the outstanding value for money that it offers. We are encouraging those who are purchasing an SUV to test drive the all new Montero Sport at any Mitsubishi dealer and experience for themselves what engineered excitement is all about,” said Mitsubishi first vice president for sales and marketing Froilan Dytianquin.