In the countries of Central America, more than 21 million people are looking to buy a vehicle online, and of this consumer segment, close to 4% explore options for acquiring a Suzuki brand car.
CentralAmericaData's interactive information system monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets in the region, with fundamental information to understand the current commercial environment in which companies from all industries must operate.
In the first half of 2017, the Treasury department recorded the entry of 27,315 units, 10% less than the 30,290 registered in the same period last year.
Although several vehicle distribution agencies claim to have recorded increases in their sales during the first half of the year, in general the market has decelerated compared to the same period in 2016.
In December 2015, 22% of the vehicles circulating in the countries of the region were between 1 and 5 years old, and 19% were between 6 and 10 years old.
The report "Vehicular Fleet in Central America in 2015," compiled by the Business Intelligence unit at CentralAmericaData com details the age of vehicles circulating in the countries in Central America.
Of all vehicles circulating in the country at the end of 2015, 63% were automobiles, 19% motorcycles, 13% light duty vehicles and 3% heavy load vehicles.
Figures from the report "Vehicular Fleet in Central America" prepared by the Business Intelligence unit at CentralAmericaData.com, indicate that 1.3 million vehicles were in circulation up to December 2015, of which 63% were cars.
Between 2009 and 2013 the number of Chinese vehicles in the Costa Rican Public Registry multiplied by 9.
In the last five years, Chinese vehicles went from 0.3% of new cars registered in the country to 2.2% in 2013, according to the National Registry Office.
Under pressure from importers the government has lowered taxes for importing used motor vehicles, but diluted the reduction by increasing the notional taxable value.
Car dealers in Costa Rica are asking for the establishment of a new formula for calculating taxes on used vehicles.