Obviously, France is the most important market for the Citroën Ami with more than 13,300 orders, including 83% from individual customers and 17% from professionals. Between May 2021 and May 2022, the quadricycle market grew by 9.7%, driven by the arrival of the Ami. Registrations increased by 47% in one year.
In Italy, the friend is also a real success with more than 6,700 orders, mainly from individuals (94%). Spain and Belgium are neck and neck with 780 and 724 orders respectively. The Spanish market is carried by 75% of individual customers, while the Belgian market has 42% of professional customers. The Ami has also been the leader in the quadricycle segment there since the end of May 2022. On the Portuguese market, the Ami is sold to both individuals and businesses and has 476 orders to date. It also occupies the 1st place in quadricycles with a market share of 35% at the end of May.
The Ami is preparing to conquer England while retaining its left-hand drive, in order to avoid any increase in price. On this subject, from the announcement of the prices of the Friend on May 24, 2,000 pre-orders have already been recorded.
Finally, the 641 orders from Morocco and Turkey come exclusively from professionals, insofar as the Ami was marketed in priority to contractors who found in this object mobility an economical, agile and secure means for their local services. Note that in Turkey, individuals were able to access the online sale of 50 Ami last June. They were all gone in just 25 minutes!