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Australia January 2026: Chinese (+62.9%) pull market up, Toyota (-22.3%) at lowest in 3 years

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By:Matt Gasnier
4 February 2026 at 09:50

BYD sales are up 640.9% year-on-year in January.

New vehicle sales in Australia start the year in a timid way with a tiny +0.1% increase to 87,753 units. This is a counter performance as January 2025 sales were negatively impacted by a shipping port strike and biosecurity delays. Private sales edge up 0.5% to 44,150 while business sales drop -2.9% to 32,851 and short term rentals surge +47% to 5,258, denoting an artificial overall market growth. Government sales are off -11.7% to 2,364. Note this excludes Polestar, Tesla and heavy commercials. Excluding heavy commercials again, petrol sales are down -14.7% to 33,144, diesel is down a measured -3.7% to 24,439, HEV is up a shy 2% to 15,131 and we’ll see why shortly, BEVs shoot up 93.3% to 7,409 and 8.4% share (this is till below the 9.5% reached in January 2023. Finally PHEVs soar 170.5% to 5,161.Β 

SUVs edge up 0.7% to 53,666 and 61.2% share vs. 60.8% in January 2025 and 55.5% two years ago, light commercials fall -2.5% to 17,0995 and 20.5% share vs. 21.1% last year and 22.9% in 2024, passenger cars bounce back up slightly at +4.2% to 13,623 and 15.5% share vs. 14.9% in January 2025 and 18.3% two years ago. Heavy commercials are up 2.8% to 2,469. Looking at sales by State and Territories (excluding Tesla and Polestar), three are in positive: Victoria up 6.3% to 24,222, New South Wales at +2.3% to 26,305 and Australian Capital Territory at +2% to 1,160. The rest suffer, with Northern Territory hit the hardest at -18.1% to 628, Western Australia off -12.7% to 8,952, South Australia down -3% to 5,619, Tasmania down -0.8% to 1,424 and Queensland off -0.7% to 18,782. As for country of origin, Japan is down -24.6% to 22,943, China up a tremendous 62.9% to 20,921 and 23.8% share vs. 14.7% a year ago (impacted by biosecurity delays in Australian ports), Thailand is down 7.7% to 17,072, South Korea up 3.6% to 11,277 and Germany up 20.5% to 4,346.

The Mazda CX-5 is on the Australian podium for the first time in four years.

It’s a month to forget for Toyota at -22.3% year-on-year to 14.1% share, its lowest in almost three years: since March 2023 (13.6%) which was affected by stock shortages and quarantine-related issues. Mazda (-7.6%) is traditionally stronger in January, but not this year: it holds 7.6% of the market, just above the 7.4% it commanded over the Full Year 2025. Kia (+15.4%) posts a splendid score and climbs to #3, a ranking it last reached last September. Ford (-10.5%) is relegated to 4th place while Hyundai (+6.9%) is solid and rounds out the Top 5. BYD (+640.9%) surges (year-ago volumes impacted by shipping issues) to #6 and #1 Chinese brand like last month. Fellow Chinese GWM (+31.3%) also impresses but Chery (+105.8%) hits a record monthly volume for the 12th consecutive time! It is also at its best ever share (3.7%). Geely (#22) and Omoda Jaecoo (#23) both hit record rankings. We welcome Chinese van-maker Farizon at #52 with its first 7 sales.

Over in the models charts, the Ford Ranger (-20%) reclaims the top spot despite a harsh year-on-year fall, it distances the Toyota Hilux (-15.2%) also hit hard as the new generation trickles into dealerships. The Mazda CX-5 (+22.3%) is the surprise of the month: although due to be renewed later this year, it delivers a record third place (also hit in August 2020 and January 2022) and #1 SUV, a spot it held for many years before being toppled by the Toyota RAV4. Talking of which, the RAV4 (-65.4%) collapses to #10 as stock of the outgoing generation is dwindling in the wake of the new model hitting dealerships in March. The RAV4 will surely fall further down over the next few months as there won’t be any additional shipments of the old gen. Meanwhile the Chery Tiggo 4 (+119.4%) is back to an all-time high #4 also hit last November, and the Mitsubishi Outlander (-5.5%) is back up six spots on last month to #5 despite a YoY loss. At #6, the Ford Everest (+13.9%) once again outsells its archenemy the Toyota Prado (-51.1%) down to #14. The Hyundai Kona (+41.4%) is back up to an outstanding #7, with the GWM Haval Jolion (+39.1%) also very strong at #9.

Previous post: Australia Full Year 2025: Record market, Ford Ranger threepeats at #1, BYD up to #4 in December

One year ago: Australia January 2025: Toyota RAV4 secures 7th win in a row in negative market

Full January 2026 Top 58 All brands and Top 20 models below.

Australia January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/25Dec
1ToyotaΒ Β 14,31014.1%– 22.3%1
2MazdaΒ Β 7,6927.6%– 7.6%3
3KiaΒ Β 6,6006.5%+ 15.4%5
4FordΒ Β 6,1166.0%– 10.5%2
5HyundaiΒ Β 5,8565.8%+ 6.9%6
6BYD5,0014.9%+ 640.9%4
7GWM4,5094.4%+ 31.3%7
8Mitsubishi4,3474.3%– 23.5%8
9Chery3,7803.7%+ 105.8%9
10MG3,1233.1%– 16.5%13
11Isuzu Ute2,9292.9%+ 2.0%10
12SubaruΒ Β 2,3362.3%– 20.1%11
13BMW2,1542.1%+ 53.7%14
14Mercedes2,1492.1%+ 22.4%15
15Volkswagen1,8861.9%– 18.5%16
16Nissan1,8711.8%– 38.4%17
17HondaΒ Β 1,2221.2%– 3.0%20
18LDV9600.9%– 19.5%21
19SuzukiΒ Β 9080.9%– 36.5%22
20Audi8560.8%– 15.6%18
21Lexus8550.8%– 11.8%19
22Geely7200.7%new31
23Omoda Jaecoo6910.7%new25
24Tesla5010.5%– 32.2%12
25Zeekr4690.5%new30
26Volvo4160.4%– 25.7%24
27Porsche3970.4%– 15.2%32
28Mini3950.4%+ 13.2%28
29Skoda3420.3%+ 4.0%26
30Land Rover3360.3%– 17.0%23
31Renault3000.3%– 28.4%29
32Ram2770.3%+ 12.6%34
33Chevrolet2590.3%– 19.6%27
34KGM2080.2%– 33.3%33
35Cupra2000.2%+ 7.0%36
36Polestar1600.2%+ 95.1%37
37Foton1200.1%new41
38Genesis1190.1%+ 13.3%38
39JAC1180.1%– 42.2%39
40Deepal990.1%new42
41Fiat970.1%– 47.0%35
42Jeep660.1%– 54.5%43
43Peugeot650.1%– 39.3%40
44Leapmotor610.1%+ 177.3%44
45GMC390.0%new46
46Alfa Romeo340.0%+ 0.0%45
47Maserati200.0%– 16.7%52
48Ferrari180.0%+ 500.0%51
49Lamborghini120.0%– 52.0%48
50Bentley120.0%+ 140.0%49
51Aston Martin70.0%+ 0.0%50
52Farizon70.0%new –
53Rolls-Royce60.0%+ 20.0%55
54McLaren40.0%+ 100.0%54
55Jaguar30.0%– 92.5%47
56Lotus10.0%– 80.0%53
57Denza00.0%new56
58Citroen00.0%– 100.0% –

Australia January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25Dec
1Ford Ranger3,4033.9%– 20.0%2
2Toyota Hilux2,8003.2%– 15.2%3
3Mazda CX-52,2892.6%+ 22.3%8
4Chery Tiggo 42,2342.5%+ 119.4%9
5Mitsubishi Outlander1,9752.3%– 5.5%11
6Ford Everest1,9132.2%+ 13.9%5
7Hyundai Kona1,8392.1%+ 41.4%12
8Isuzu D-Max1,7982.0%– 13.8%6
9GWM Haval Jolion1,7892.0%+ 39.1%7
10Toyota RAV41,7572.0%– 65.4%1
11Toyota Corolla1,7352.0%+ 9.6%15
12Hyundai Tucson1,7292.0%+ 20.7%16
13Mitsubishi Triton1,6651.9%+ 36.1%14
14Toyota Prado1,3921.6%– 51.1%21
15Kia Carnival1,3211.5%+ 124.3%29
16Isuzu MU-X1,3111.5%+ 66.8%18
17MG ZS1,2671.4%+ 4.5%27
18Kia Sportage1,2651.4%– 30.7%20
19Mazda CX-31,2181.4%– 24.3%22
20BYD Sealion 71,1711.3%new4

Sweden January 2026: Market off -18.3%, Volvo EX/XC40 leads, Kia K4 SW lands in Top 10

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By:Matt Gasnier
4 February 2026 at 08:46

The Kia K4 SW ranks inside the Top 10 for its first month of sales.

New car sales in Sweden are down a daunting -18.3% year-on-year to 16,041 units.Β The decrease is due, among other things, to the large increase in ethanol cars in January last year, ahead of changed tax rules that came into effect on February 1, 2025. This resulted in a record high share of ethanol cars of 8.5%, which will fall back to 0.5% this year. It also resulted in a surprise third place of Subaru in the brands ranking. The share of plug-in cars is at 64.2% vs. 51.6% a year ago, with BEVs up 18.6% to 41.8% share vs. 28.8% a year ago while PHEVs drop -18.8% to 3,582 but keep their share stable at 22.3% vs. 22.7% last year.

Local behemoth Volvo (-25.9%) drops faster than the market to a weak 14.3% share to be compared with 19.3% in December and 17.9% over the Full Year 2025. Volkswagen (-35.2%) fares even worse to 11.5% vs. 15.9% last month. Toyota (+0.9%) is stable, a good performance in the current context and reaches 10% share vs. 8.1% over FY 2024. However the next two carmakers do much better: Kia is up 12.6% and Mercedes up 46.5%. Tesla (+26.4%), Skoda (+10.8%) and BMW (+0.2%) are also up in the remainder of the Top 10. Below, Seat (+120.8%), Citroen (+112.9%), Fiat (+98.1%) and Renault (+59.9%) are among the best performers.

The Volvo EX/XC40 (+115.1%) surges to the pole position for the second time in the past 3 months with 5.1% share, albeit below the 5.8% it commanded in December. Leader over the Full Year 2025, the Volvo XC60 (-54.8%) collapses year-on-year but still manages a strong 2nd place. The Tesla Model Y (+68%) bounces back up to #3, distancing the VW ID.7 (-42.7%) and Polestar 4 (+123.3%) faring in totally opposed ways. The Toyota bZ4X (+260.5%) is up 27 spots to break into the Top 10 for the first time at #8. The Kia K4 SW does the same for its very first appearance in the charts at #9, probably all demo sales as the model hasn’t officially launched just yet. Notice also the Renault 5 (#19), BMW iX1 (#22), VW Tayron (#24) and Mercedes A Class (#29).

Previous post: Sweden Full Year 2025: Volvo XC60 grabs 2nd win, Tesla Model Y off -68.2%

One year ago: Sweden January 2025: Subaru Outback surprise leader, Forester and Crosstrek in Top 10

Full January 2026 Top 51 All brands and Top XXX All models below.

Sweden January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/25Dec2025%FY25
1Volvo2,29114.3%– 25.9%148,96117.9%1
2Volkswagen1,84411.5%– 35.2%238,67714.2%2
3ToyotaΒ Β Β 1,61110.0%+ 0.9%322,1898.1%3
4KiaΒ Β 1,3908.7%+ 12.6%419,9227.3%4
5MercedesΒ Β 1,1627.2%+ 46.5%517,3726.4%5
6BMWΒ Β 1,0026.2%+ 0.2%715,0015.5%7
7AudiΒ Β 9796.1%– 3.1%914,8875.5%8
8SkodaΒ Β 9265.8%+ 10.8%616,6646.1%6
9Tesla5123.2%+ 26.4%107,2522.7%11
10PeugeotΒ Β 4652.9%– 25.1%139,0593.3%9
11Polestar4502.8%– 4.9%87,6012.8%10
12Cupra4142.6%– 17.0%117,0342.6%12
13Renault3392.1%+ 59.9%124,1741.5%13
14FordΒ Β 2501.6%– 6.7%194,0771.5%14
15HyundaiΒ Β 2301.4%+ 6.5%153,4611.3%15
16NissanΒ Β 2141.3%+ 4.9%203,1241.1%16
17Dacia1891.2%– 2.1%142,9961.1%18
18MazdaΒ Β 1821.1%+ 21.3%182,0790.8%23
19SubaruΒ Β 1741.1%– 93.3%223,0591.1%17
20Lexus1671.0%– 10.2%252,4790.9%21
21Seat1591.0%+ 120.8%211,6950.6%24
22OpelΒ Β 1410.9%+ 15.6%242,2470.8%22
23CitroenΒ Β 1320.8%+ 112.9%281,3580.5%28
24MiniΒ Β 1180.7%+ 6.3%231,5440.6%26
25FiatΒ Β 1070.7%+ 98.1%262,7061.0%20
26SuzukiΒ Β 870.5%+ 97.7%301,1560.4%30
27Lynk & Co750.5%+ 97.4%161,5160.6%27
28Porsche740.5%– 69.0%172,9001.1%19
29Zeekr620.4%+ 26.5%271,2740.5%29
30HondaΒ Β 480.3%+ 4.3%328980.3%32
31MG460.3%– 43.9%381,5910.6%25
32Land Rover430.3%– 10.4%365570.2%34
33Xpeng400.2%– 23.1%299510.3%31
34BYD350.2%– 58.8%358120.3%33
35Geely200.1%+ 566.7%47660.0%42
36Mitsubishi150.1%– 28.6%373630.1%35
37Jeep110.1%– 26.7%46950.0%40
38Ferrari70.0%+ 40.0%33990.0%39
39Alfa Romeo50.0%+ 25.0%431030.0%38
40Smart50.0%+ 66.7%42690.0%41
41DFSK40.0%n/a40350.0%50
42ChevroletΒ Β 30.0%– 57.1%501160.0%37
43Cadillac20.0%n/a –60.0%65
44DS20.0%– 33.3%41550.0%44
45Lamborghini20.0%– 33.3%49470.0%45
46Bentley10.0%n/a45130.0%55
47Iveco10.0%+ 0.0%54180.0%54
48JAC10.0%n/a5270.0%64
49Lotus10.0%– 75.0%44460.0%46
50Morgan10.0%n/a55110.0%58
51SsangYong10.0%n/a51430.0%47

Sweden January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25Dec
1Volvo EX/XC408265.1%+ 115.1%2
2Volvo XC606384.0%– 54.8%1
3Tesla Model Y4993.1%+ 68.0%6
4VW ID.73742.3%– 42.9%4
5Polestar 43642.3%+ 123.3%3
6Toyota Yaris Cross3382.1%+ 23.8%10
7Volvo EX303192.0%+ 0.9%12
8Toyota bZ4X2921.8%+ 260.5%35
9Kia K4 SW2751.7%new –
10Skoda Kodiaq2741.7%+ 1.9%17
11Kia Sportage2581.6%+ 24.6%14
12Kia EV32501.6%+ 9.2%9
13Kia EV92441.5%+ 66.0%20
14Skoda Enyaq2421.5%+ 3.4%22
15Toyota Yaris2401.5%+ 18.2%18
16VW Tiguan2381.5%– 17.9%7
17Toyota Corolla2311.4%– 16.0%24
18Audi A32221.4%+ 43.2%40
19Renault 52221.4%+ 1918.2%32
20Toyota Corolla Cross2201.4%– 24.1%26
21VW ID.41991.2%– 52.5%13
22BMW IX11901.2%+ 2614.3%21
23Cupra Terramar1841.1%+ 76.9%25
24VW Tayron1831.1%+ 3560.0%29
25VW Passat1791.1%– 35.1%19
26VW T-Roc1701.1%– 9.6%16
27Mercedes GLC1691.1%+ 156.1%31
28Mercedes CLA1641.0%+ 343.2%23
29Mercedes A Class1641.0%+ 4000.0%96
30Peugeot 50081380.9%– 29.6%43
31Audi A51380.9%+ 66.3%52
32BMW 5-Series1340.8%– 60.1%86
33Peugeot 30081330.8%– 8.9%61
34Volvo EC/C401240.8%– 47.9%30
35Cupra Born1230.8%+ 89.2%37
36Peugeot 20081210.8%– 41.0%50
37VW ID.31200.7%– 33.3%11
38Audi Q51200.7%+ 531.6%62
39Toyota C-HR1140.7%+ 0.9%15
40Dacia Sandero1110.7%+ 63.2%38
41Mercedes E Class1100.7%– 25.7%34
42Skoda Superb1100.7%+ 42.9%81
43Mercedes EQA1070.7%+ 55.1%46
44Seat Arona1050.7%+ 138.6%49
45BMW X31040.6%– 13.3%67
46VW Golf1030.6%– 80.1%71
47Audi Q4 E-Tron1030.6%– 22.0%41
48Audi A6 e-tron1030.6%+ 134.1%58
49BMW 1-Series1030.6%+ 157.5%42
50Kia EV61010.6%+ 50.7%28
51Volvo S/V60970.6%– 50.8%8
52Ford Explorer960.6%+ 231.0%76
53Subaru Outback910.6%– 94.5%74
54Nissan Qashqai900.6%+ 57.9%66
55Audi A6880.5%– 50.3%59
56Volvo ES90880.5%new112
57Skoda Octavia870.5%– 42.4%33
58Hyundai Tucson860.5%+ 16.2%132
59BMW 3-Series860.5%+ 32.3%82
60Toyota Aygo X860.5%+ 138.9%144
61Audi Q6 e-Tron840.5%– 44.0%70
62Kia Stonic840.5%+ 200.0%97
63BMW i5810.5%+ 9.5%55
64Toyota RAV4790.5%– 74.5%5
65VW Taigo790.5%+ 58.0%51
66Mercedes GLE760.5%– 14.6%45
67Skoda Fabia760.5%+ 145.2%75
68BMW X1740.5%– 21.3%98
69Citroen C5 Aircross730.5%+ 1725.0%92
70Volvo XC90720.4%– 61.7%39
71Cupra Leon720.4%+ 4.3%47
72Audi Q3710.4%– 39.8%103
73Mercedes GLA710.4%+ 65.1%142
74Mercedes GLB670.4%+ 1240.0%117
75Lexus NX660.4%– 30.5%108
76Kia Sorento620.4%+ 47.6%53
77Fiat Ducato620.4%+ 82.4%60
78BMW i4590.4%– 29.8%68
79Mini Hatch590.4%+ 5.4%106
80Volvo EX90580.4%+ 31.8%44
81Ford PumaΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 570.4%– 38.0%205
82BMW X5560.3%– 36.4%104
83Polestar 2550.3%– 77.3%54
84Skoda Kamiq530.3%+ 32.5%87
85Mercedes EQB510.3%– 52.3%48
86Opel Mokka500.3%– 31.5%127
87Mazda CX-60490.3%+ 28.9%83
88Lynk & Co 08490.3%new56
89Subaru Crosstrek480.3%– 86.6%114
90Mazda CX-30470.3%+ 80.8%116
91Skoda Karoq440.3%+ 29.4%139
92Kia Picanto430.3%– 41.9%100
93Dacia Duster410.3%– 44.6%95
94Mazda CX-80400.2%– 18.4%101
95Mercedes V Class400.2%+ 122.2%84
96Suzuki Swace400.2%+ 471.4%183
97Skoda Elroq400.2%new57
98Seat Ibiza390.2%+ 333.3%177
99Mazda 6e380.2%new120
100VW Multivan370.2%– 21.3%111
101Ford Kuga370.2%– 9.8%175
102BMW IX2370.2%+ 146.7%128
103Zeekr 7X370.2%new72
104Nissan Micra370.2%new –
105Mini Countryman350.2%– 7.9%136
106Opel Grandland X350.2%+ 9.4%118
107Cupra Formentor340.2%– 39.3%79
108Mercedes EQE330.2%– 45.9%80
109Kia EV4330.2%new90
110VW ID.Buzz320.2%– 3.0%36
111Fiat 600320.2%+ 77.8%174
112Renault 4320.2%new69
113Suzuki Vitara310.2%+ 121.4%110
114Xpeng G6300.2%+ 7.1%89
115Kia Niro290.2%– 77.2%137
116VW Touareg290.2%+ 52.6%102
117Porsche Cayenne280.2%– 57.6%73
118Polestar 3280.2%– 30.0%105
119Range RoverΒ 280.2%– 17.6%166
120Renault Captur270.2%– 3.6%143
121Honda HR-V270.2%+ 80.0%196
122Opel Corsa270.2%+ 125.0%159
123Peugeot 308270.2%+ 1250.0%279
124Nissan Juke260.2%– 42.2%131
125Renault Scenic260.2%– 7.1%77
126Hyundai Bayon260.2%+ 420.0%164
127VW Caravelle260.2%+ 766.7%91
128Lexus UXΒ 250.2%+ 127.3%190
129Peugeot Expert250.2%+ 316.7%219
130Porsche 911240.1%– 42.9%121
131BMW iX240.1%+ 4.3%115
132MG 4240.1%+ 9.1%197
133Mini Aceman240.1%+ 41.2%85
134Subaru Forester230.1%– 95.9%148
135Nissan Ariya230.1%– 59.6%109
136Lexus LBX230.1%– 54.9%153
137Hyundai Kona230.1%+ 4.5%240
138VW Touran220.1%– 71.4%99
139VW Caddy220.1%+ 57.1%63
140Hyundai Inster220.1%new162
141Lexus RZ220.1%new275
142Volvo S/V90210.1%– 91.8%78
143Ford Capri210.1%+ 950.0%152
144Dacia Bigster210.1%new88
145Hyundai Ioniq 9210.1%new169
146Mercedes C Class200.1%– 35.5%133
147Hyundai Ioniq 5200.1%+ 33.3%207
148Citroen C3 Aircross200.1%+ 1900.0%147
149Hyundai Santa Fe190.1%– 71.2%165
150VW T-CrossΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β 190.1%– 63.5%123
151Citroen C4190.1%– 63.5%193
152Nissan X-Trail190.1%– 52.5%156
153Audi Q7190.1%+ 11.8%167
154Nissan Primastar190.1%+ 375.0%255
155Renault Master180.1%– 79.1%125
156BMW 2-Series180.1%– 45.5%216
157Lynk & Co 01180.1%– 40.0%65
158Zeekr 001180.1%+ 0.0%141
159Ford Transit170.1%– 26.1%134
160Peugeot 208170.1%– 22.7%124
161Lexus RX170.1%+ 325.0%130
162Opel Frontera170.1%new126
163Dacia Jogger160.1%– 68.6%161
164Mercedes Sprinter160.1%– 15.8%138
165Porsche Macan150.1%– 85.3%94
166Audi Q8150.1%– 75.0%168
167Seat Leon150.1%– 21.1%151
168Land Rover Defender150.1%+ 50.0%170
169Lexus ES/IS/LS/RC140.1%– 22.2%189
170BYD Sealion140.1%new212
171Suzuki Swift130.1%+ 18.2%160
172BYD Seal130.1%+ 116.7%217
173Citroen Jumpy130.1%n/a187
174BMW IX3130.1%new –
175Fiat Grande Panda130.1%new –
176Mercedes Vito120.1%– 45.5%146
177Audi Q2120.1%+ 0.0%157
178Subaru Solterra120.1%+ 33.3%260
179Mitsubishi Outlander120.1%new140
180Tesla Model 3Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 110.1%– 88.7%27
181Mercedes Citan110.1%+ 37.5%155
182VW Crafter110.1%+ 120.0%150
183Mercedes EQS100.1%– 41.2%158
184Honda Civic100.1%+ 100.0%188
185Renault Rafale100.1%+ 150.0%192
186Xpeng G990.1%– 60.9%122
187Mercedes GLS90.1%– 40.0%145
188Ford Transit Custom90.1%+ 50.0%135
189Mercedes AMG GT90.1%+ 50.0%228
190Kia PV590.1%new129
191Opel Movano90.1%n/a173
192BYD Seal U80.0%– 83.7%206
193Lynk & Co 0280.0%+ 0.0%154
194MG HS70.0%– 83.7%230
195Zeekr X70.0%– 77.4%211
196BMW X770.0%– 50.0%185
197Mercedes CLE70.0%+ 75.0%113
198Ford Mustang70.0%+ 600.0%239
199Toyota Proace City70.0%n/a285
200Hyundai i1060.0%– 70.0%119
201Mazda260.0%+ 0.0%213
202Honda CR-V50.0%– 66.7%199
203Alfa Romeo Junior50.0%+ 66.7%215
204MG S5 EV50.0%new201
205MG 350.0%new229
206Smart #550.0%new233
207MG S6 EV50.0%new –
208Porsche Panamera40.0%– 60.0%176
209Honda ZR-V40.0%+ 33.3%200
210Citroen C340.0%+ 300.0%186
211Ferrari Purosangue40.0%+ 300.0%195
212DFSK 50040.0%new218
213BMW 4-Series40.0%n/a235
214BMW X640.0%n/a236
215Hyundai Grand Santa Fe40.0%n/a –
216Ford Tourneo Custom30.0%– 91.4%178
217Audi A130.0%– 90.6%244
218Polestar YSM30.0%– 89.3%232
219Mitsubishi Colt30.0%– 70.0%254
220Toyota Proace Verso30.0%– 70.0%261
221Porsche Taycan30.0%– 66.7%181
222Hyundai i2030.0%– 62.5%64
223Suzuki S-Cross30.0%– 62.5%182
224Opel Astra30.0%– 25.0%256
225Ferrari30.0%+ 0.0%203
226BMW i730.0%+ 50.0%267
227Citroen Jumper30.0%+ 50.0% –
228BMW XM30.0%+ 200.0%269
229Peugeot Rifter30.0%n/a257
230Kia Ceed20.0%– 99.4%208
231Renault Clio20.0%– 90.0%179
232Renault Trafic20.0%– 84.6%149
233Honda Jazz20.0%– 75.0%180
234Mazda320.0%– 71.4%209
235Tesla Model X20.0%– 66.7%284
236Ford Mustang Mach-E20.0%– 50.0%246
237DS 720.0%– 33.3%194
238Lamborghini Urus20.0%+ 100.0%249
239Cupra Ateca10.0%– 96.9%238
240VW ID.510.0%– 92.3%210
241Ford Tourneo Connect10.0%– 83.3% –
242Mercedes CL class10.0%– 66.7%251
243Audi A810.0%+ 0.0%234
244Lotus Emeya10.0%+ 0.0%250
245Xpeng P710.0%+ 0.0%262
246Toyota Supra10.0%+ 0.0% –
247Bentley Continental10.0%n/a222
248JAC E30X10.0%n/a248
249Ssangyong Torres10.0%new259
250Morgan10.0%n/a278
251BMW 8-Series10.0%n/a –
252BMW Z410.0%n/a –
253Cadillac Lyriq10.0%new –
254Peugeot Boxer10.0%n/a –
255Cadillac Optiq10.0%new –

Source: Mobility Sweden

Romania January 2026: Dacia Duster and Skoda Octavia top mediocre market (-33.5%)

βœ‡Best Selling Cars Blog
By:Matt Gasnier
4 February 2026 at 07:50

The Skoda Octavia is up to a record 2nd place in January.

Mediocre start of the year for the Romanian new car market with sales down a painful -33.5% year-on-year to just 7,927. In all European markets we have covered so far (France, Spain and Italy), Dacia has endured appalling falls. It’s even more true at home where the brand is off a devastating -64% to just 18.2% share, which points at potential supply issues on top of unfavourable market conditions in Romania (December was particularly high and may have triggered pull forward sales). This is Dacia’s weakest market share since February 2021 (16.1%). Toyota (-19.4%) and Skoda (-22.6%) are both up one spot on last month to #2 and #3 respectively, taking advantage of Renault’s freefall (-64.9%), falling from #2 to #10. Volkswagen (-21.7%) is up two ranks to #4 while Mercedes (-13.3%) resists and gains 6 spots to #5, a record last reached almost 10 years ago in March 2015. BMW (-13.9%) and Ford (-18.3%) also contain their loss somewhat but the hero of the month is BYD (+311100%) cracking the Romanian Top 10 for the first time at #9 with 3.9% share, its previous best being #12 and 1.9% just last month.

Looking at the models charts, the Dacia Duster (-41.9%) is the faraway leader, selling more than twice as much as any other vehicle in market. It share (8.2%) is however below its Full Year 2025 level at 9%. The Skoda Octavia (-31.5%) is up six spots to #2, a record for the nameplate, last reached in April 2017. This means perennial leader the Dacia Logan (-75.7%) – #1 for the past 21 straight years – is down to #3, its lowest ranking at home since September 2022 (#4). The Toyota Yaris Cross (+27.8%) is up 8 spots on last month to a best-ever #4 (previous best #9), followed by the Toyota Corolla (+12.8%), both models actually up year-on-year. The new Dacia Bigster is down just one rank on December to #6 while the Tesla Model Y is up 333.3% to #8 and the new BYD Seal U breaks into the Top 10 at #9.

Previous post: Romania Full Year 2025: Dacia Logan and Duster each win 6 months

One year ago: Romania January 2025: Dacia Logan holds back Duster in disappointing market

Full January 2026 Top 51 All brands and Top 272 All models below.

Romania January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/25Dec
1Dacia1,44218.2%– 64.0%1
2Toyota7649.6%– 19.4%3
3Skoda6908.7%– 22.6%4
4Volkswagen6568.3%– 21.7%6
5Mercedes4225.3%– 13.3%11
6Hyundai3904.9%– 42.4%5
7BMW3854.9%– 13.9%10
8Ford3764.7%– 18.3%7
9BYD3123.9%+ 31100.0%12
10Renault2553.2%– 64.9%2
11Suzuki2503.2%– 29.4%15
12Audi2322.9%+ 5.5%13
13Tesla2322.9%+ 85.6%27
14Peugeot2152.7%+ 186.7%24
15CheryΒ 2122.7%new16
16Kia1432.7%– 32.5%18
17Volvo1431.8%+ 36.2%22
18Mazda1211.5%– 19.9%19
19MG921.2%– 60.3%9
20Cupra791.0%+ 5.3%25
21Nissan670.8%– 15.2%17
22SsangYong/KG Mobility590.7%– 73.3%8
23Geely570.7%+ 83.9%33
24Leapmotor390.5%– 17.0%26
25Porsche350.4%+ 2.9%35
26Opel310.4%+ 93.8%21
27Honda250.3%– 41.9%23
28Fiat210.3%– 22.2%14
29Lexus200.3%– 44.4%32
30Jeep180.2%– 84.6%28
31Citroen170.2%– 70.7%20
32DS150.2%+ 400.0%38
33Land Rover140.2%– 70.2%31
34Lynk & Co140.2%+ 600.0%36
35Seat140.2%– 30.0%29
36Mini130.2%– 59.4%40
37Mitsubishi100.1%– 37.5%30
38Omoda90.1%new –
39Jaecoo70.1%new –
40Subaru70.1%+ 75.0%39
41Alfa Romeo60.1%– 66.7%34
42Bentley30.0%– 57.1%41
43DFSK30.0%– 72.7%37
44Maserati30.0%+ 200.0%45
45Aston Martin20.0%+ 100.0%46
46Ferrari20.0%+ 100.0%48
47Avantier Commuter10.0%new –
48BAIC10.0%– 80.0%44
49Lamborghini10.0%+ 0.0%42
50Rolls-Royce10.0%– 66.7% –
51Zeekr10.0%n/a –

Romania January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25Dec
1Dacia Duster6488.2%– 41.9%1
2Skoda Octavia3043.8%– 31.5%8
3Dacia Logan2793.5%– 75.7%2
4Toyota Yaris Cross2623.3%+ 27.8%12
5Toyota Corolla2543.2%+ 12.9%7
6Dacia Bigster2393.0%new5
7Hyundai Tucson2142.7%– 32.3%9
8Tesla Model Y1431.8%+ 333.3%74
9BYD Seal U1351.7%new25
10Ford Puma1351.7%+ 26.2%20
11Dacia Jogger1261.6%– 59.0%6
12VW Golf1211.5%– 36.3%18
13Suzuki Vitara1191.5%– 14.4%40
14Skoda Kodiaq1131.4%– 17.5%28
15BYD Dolphin Surf1121.4%new38
16Renault Clio1121.4%– 50.2%3
17Kia Sportage1071.3%+ 2.9%34
18VW Tiguan1041.3%– 29.7%19
19Ford Kuga991.2%– 49.5%11
20Mercedes GLC981.2%– 10.9%56
21Peugeot 3008971.2%+ 259.3%100
22Peugeot 2008941.2%+ 754.5%132
23Suzuki SX4 S-Cross941.2%– 34.3%41
24Hyundai Kona881.1%+ 3.5%21
25Dacia Sandero861.1%– 89.4%4
26Toyota RAV4861.1%– 62.8%10
27VW Polo861.1%+ 22.9%67
28Tesla Model 3851.1%– 5.6%97
29Mercedes GLE791.0%– 26.2%54
30VW Touareg750.9%– 10.7%57
31Skoda Superb720.9%– 10.0%32
32Chery Tiggo 8710.9%new43
33VW Taigo710.9%– 48.2%46
34Skoda Scala690.9%+ 1.5%24
35Dacia Spring640.8%– 89.8%16
36Chery Tiggo 7590.7%new36
37Chery Tiggo 4580.7%new94
38Mazda CX-30580.7%– 13.4%62
39Toyota Yaris570.7%– 54.8%37
40BMW X1560.7%+ 30.2%66
41Audi A5540.7%+ 100.0%101
42Audi A3530.7%+ 55.9%68
43BMW X5530.7%+ 26.2%61
44Skoda Kamiq530.7%– 28.4%53
45Audi Q5520.7%+ 246.7%45
46Volvo XC90480.6%+ 100.0%90
47BMW 3 Series470.6%+ 4.4%72
48Toyota C-HR460.6%– 32.4%17
49MG4440.6%+ 1000.0%131
50Skoda Karoq430.5%+ 13.2%75
51Cupra Formentor410.5%– 10.9%92
52VW T-Cross410.5%– 10.9%114
53Nissan Juke400.5%+ 150.0%71
54Ford Transit Custom390.5%– 4.9%147
55Volvo XC60390.5%+ 5.4%78
56Leapmotor T03380.5%– 19.1%47
57VW Passat380.5%– 30.9%80
58BMW X6370.5%– 2.6%115
59Renault 5360.5%new39
60VW T-Roc360.5%– 34.5%49
61BMW X3350.4%+ 0.0%63
62Mercedes C Class340.4%+ 183.3%143
63Suzuki Swift340.4%– 29.2%50
64Ford Explorer330.4%+ 200.0%64
65VW ID.4330.4%+ 312.5%112
66Geely Cityray320.4%new121
67Mercedes GLA320.4%– 17.9%125
68Skoda Fabia320.4%– 33.3%103
69Toyota Camry320.4%+ 68.4%76
70KG Mobility Torres290.4%+ 45.0%42
71BMW 4 Series280.4%– 30.0%99
72BMW 5 Series280.4%+ 47.4%106
73Cupra Terramar280.4%+ 64.7%77
74Mazda3280.4%– 20.0%55
75Ford Focus270.3%– 50.0%82
76Hyundai Inster270.3%new93
77Audi Q3260.3%+ 36.8%79
78Hyundai i30260.3%– 78.7%23
79MG HS260.3%– 67.1%22
80Opel Frontera260.3%new59
81Volvo XC40260.3%+ 44.4%111
82Chery Tiggo 9240.3%new182
83Mercedes E Class240.3%+ 4.3%105
84Mercedes G Class240.3%– 11.1%123
85BYD Atto 2230.3%new149
86Renault Austral230.3%– 41.0%30
87BYD Saalion 7220.3%new113
88Renault Symbioz220.3%+ 214.3%44
89Nissan Qashqai210.3%– 38.2%29
90Volvo EX30210.3%+ 0.0%108
91Mercedes CLA200.3%+ 11.1%102
92BMW X2190.2%+ 5.6%161
93Renault Captur190.2%– 89.6%14
94VW Tayron180.2%new65
95KG Mobility Korando170.2%– 84.8%15
96Mercedes GLS170.2%+ 6.3%169
97BMW 1 Series160.2%– 73.3%58
98Fiat Tipo160.2%+ 77.8%26
99Mercedes V Class160.2%– 48.4%96
100Porsche Cayenne160.2%– 27.3%119
101Renault Rafale160.2%+ 45.5%83
102Audi Q8150.2%– 54.5%98
103DS 4150.2%+ 1400.0%221
104Mercedes Vito150.2%n/a136
105Peugeot 208150.2%– 34.8%91
106Audi Q3 Sportback140.2%– 22.2%192
107BYD Seal140.2%+ 1300.0%140
108Ford Tourneo Courier140.2%+ 55.6%180
109Geely Coolray140.2%– 36.4%150
110Kia Xceed140.2%– 64.1%122
111Mazda2140.2%+ 40.0%153
112BMW i4130.2%+ 18.2%178
113Porsche 911130.2%+ 160.0%170
114VW ID.3130.2%– 35.0%109
115Honda CR-V120.2%+ 1100.0%133
116Hyundai Santa Fe120.2%– 33.3%107
117Mercedes A Class120.2%+ 0.0%157
118Mercedes EQA120.2%+ 50.0%166
119Ford Capri110.1%+ 266.7%81
120Mazda6110.1%+ 1000.0%130
121MG ZS110.1%– 88.8%27
122BMW 7 Series100.1%– 61.5%160
123Geely Starray100.1%+ 11.1%151
124Mini100.1%– 58.3%202
125Toyota Land Cruiser 150/200100.1%– 68.8%181
126BMW 2 SeriesΒ Β 90.1%+ 0.0%177
127BMW X790.1%– 10.0%162
128Land Rover Defender90.1%– 10.0%156
129Lexus NX90.1%– 25.0%142
130Mercedes Sprinter90.1%+ 800.0%188
131Audi A680.1%– 50.0%124
132Lexus RX80.1%– 38.5%134
133Lynk & Co 0880.1%new195
134Mercedes GLB80.1%– 20.0%154
135MG 380.1%– 81.4%89
136Mitsubishi ASX80.1%+ 14.3%70
137Renault MΓ©gane80.1%– 87.3%35
138Citroen C370.1%– 63.2%48
139Honda HR-V70.1%– 12.5%84
140Jaecoo 7 PHEV70.1%n/a –
141Jeep Avenger70.1%– 92.1%60
142Peugeot 30870.1%+ 0.0%189
143Seat Leon70.1%+ 75.0%159
144VW Caddy70.1%– 56.3%148
145VW Caravelle70.1%n/a172
146BMW iX160.1%+ 0.0%179
147Cupra Leon60.1%– 33.3%193
148Ford Tourneo Custom60.1%– 78.6%194
149Hyundai i2060.1%– 92.1%85
150Hyundai Ioniq 560.1%+ 500.0%155
151Kia EV360.1%+ 200.0%224
152Kia EV460.1%new –
153Mazda CX-6060.1%– 53.8%117
154Mercedes CLE60.1%– 14.3%186
155Nissan X-Trail60.1%– 60.0%88
156Renault Arkana60.1%– 85.4%13
157Renault Megane E-Tech60.1%– 94.3% –
158Alfa Romeo Junior50.1%– 61.5%86
159BMW 2 Series Tourer50.1%+ 25.0%127
160BYD Seal 650.1%new –
161Jeep Compass50.1%– 72.2%223
162KG Mobility Actyon50.1%new87
163Mercedes AMG GT50.1%+ 66.7%227
164Mercedes S Class50.1%– 61.5% –
165Omoda 950.1%new –
166Toyota Proace City Verso50.1%+ 150.0%277
167Audi Q740.1%– 84.6%128
168Citroen C5 Aircross40.1%+ 300.0%163
169Cupra Tavascan40.1%+ 100.0%198
170Ford Bronco40.1%n/a236
171Ford Transit40.1%n/a183
172Hyundai Ioniq 640.1%+ 100.0%201
173KG Mobility Rexton40.1%– 80.0%33
174KG Mobility Tivoli40.1%– 94.2%31
175Omoda 540.1%new –
176Skoda Elroq40.1%new190
177Subaru Forester40.1%+ 300.0%207
178Tesla Model S40.1%+ 300.0% –
179Toyota bZ4X40.1%– 20.0%208
180Toyota Prius40.1%+ 300.0% –
181Audi Q630.0%+ 0.0%219
182BMW i530.0%+ 0.0%256
183BMW iX330.0%– 25.0% –
184BMW XM30.0%– 80.0%209
185Fiat 60030.0%– 82.4%164
186Hyundai i1030.0%– 88.5%69
187Hyundai Staria30.0%+ 200.0%165
188Jeep Grand Cherokee30.0%n/a –
189Jeep Wrangler30.0%– 70.0%138
190Kia Picanto30.0%+ 0.0%212
191Kia Stonic30.0%– 66.7%118
192Lynk & Co 0130.0%+ 50.0%152
193Lynk & Co 0230.0%new239
194Maserati Grecale30.0%+ 200.0%240
195Mazda CX-8030.0%– 83.3%135
196MG S530.0%new243
197Mini Countryman30.0%– 57.1%270
198Porsche Panamera30.0%+ 200.0%230
199Range RoverΒ Β 30.0%– 75.0%174
200Seat Arona30.0%– 57.1%171
201Subaru Crosstrek30.0%n/a231
202Suzuki Across30.0%– 25.0%274
203Toyota Proace30.0%+ 50.0%137
204Volvo EX9030.0%+ 200.0% –
205Volvo V6030.0%n/a217
206VW ID.730.0%+ 200.0%191
207VW Multivan30.0%– 40.0%176
208Aston Martin DBX20.0%#DIV/0!251
209Audi Q420.0%#DIV/0! –
210Bentley Continental GT20.0%– 50.0%255
211BMW X420.0%– 81.8%220
212Citroen e-C320.0%– 50.0%210
213Fiat 50020.0%+ 100.0% –
214Ford Mustang Mach-E20.0%+ 0.0%211
215Honda Civic20.0%– 91.7%116
216Honda Jazz20.0%+ 100.0%184
217Kia Ceed20.0%– 95.3%110
218Kia Sorento20.0%– 71.4%185
219Lexus LBX20.0%– 50.0%141
220Mercedes EQB20.0%– 33.3%214
221Mercedes EQS20.0%– 77.8%268
222Mitsubishi Outlander20.0%n/a167
223Opel Grandland X20.0%n/a203
224Opel Mokka20.0%– 75.0%158
225Porsche Macan20.0%– 33.3%215
226Renault 420.0%new168
227Renault Kangoo20.0%+ 100.0%145
228Renault Scenic E-Tech20.0%– 93.3%126
229Seat Ateca20.0%– 77.8%205
230Seat Ibiza20.0%n/a73
231Volvo EX4020.0%n/a246
232Alfa Romeo Giulia10.0%+ 0.0%248
233Audi E-Tron GT10.0%#DIV/0! –
234Avantier Commuter10.0%new –
235BAIC X7510.0%– 75.0%254
236Bentley Continental Flying Spur10.0%n/a235
237BMW iX10.0%– 50.0% –
238BMW ix210.0%n/a197
239BMW Z410.0%n/a257
240BYD Seal 6 Touring10.0%new –
241Citroen C3 Aircross10.0%n/a129
242Citroen C410.0%– 94.1%95
243Citroen C4 X10.0%n/a –
244Citroen Jumpy/Spacetourer10.0%– 92.9%120
245DFSK E510.0%– 90.0%146
246DFSK Fengon 60010.0%+ 0.0%261
247DFSK Seres 310.0%n/a –
248Ferrari 12cilindri10.0%new –
249Ferrari Purosangue10.0%new262
250Ford Mustang10.0%– 80.0% –
251Ford Tourneo Connect10.0%– 75.0%200
252Geely EX510.0%new222
253Honda E:NY110.0%new263
254Honda ZR-V10.0%– 88.9%139
255Hyundai ix3510.0%n/a –
256Lamborghini Urus10.0%+ 0.0%213
257Land Rover Discovery Sport10.0%– 75.0%173
258Leapmotor C1010.0%new225
259Lexus ES10.0%+ 0.0%226
260Mazda MX-510.0%– 50.0%241
261Mercedes Citan Tourer10.0%n/a267
262Mercedes EQE10.0%– 90.9%242
263Opel Corsa10.0%– 80.0%51
264Peugeot 40810.0%– 50.0% –
265Peugeot 50810.0%+ 0.0%244
266Porsche Taycan10.0%+ 0.0%273
267Range Rover Evoque10.0%– 75.0%196
268Renault Trafic10.0%– 95.5% –
269Rolls-Royce Cullinan10.0%n/a –
270Toyota Aygo X10.0%– 94.7%175
271Volvo EC4010.0%+ 0.0%278
272Zeekr 00110.0%n/a –

Source: DRPCIV

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Italy January 2026: Fiat hits highest share in 3 years, places Grande Panda at #4

βœ‡Best Selling Cars Blog
By:Matt Gasnier
3 February 2026 at 13:41

The Fiat Grande Panda is up to a record 4th place at home in January.

It’s a solid start of the year for the Italian new car market, with sales up 6.2% to 141.980 units. However private sales drop -3.8% to 81,585 and 56.9% share vs. 63% a year ago. Artificial sales channels pull the market up: self registrations soar 29.2% to 14,525 and short term rentals surge 188% to 12,460 and 8.7% share vs. 3.2% in January 2025. Meanwhile long term leases are up 3.2% to 27,526 and 19.2% share vs. 19.8% last year. Petrol is down -25.4%, diesel down -16.6% and LPG down -32.8%. HEVs gain 23.7% to 74,742 including 20,604 full hybrids (+32.8%) and 54,138 mild hybrids (+20.6%). PHEVs shoot up 152% to 12,502 and 8.7% share vs. 3.7% and BEVs advance 40.6% to 9,446 and 6.6% share vs. 5% a year ago.

In the brands charts, Fiat (+20.5%) finally posts a strong month at 13.5% share vs. 8.6% in December, its highest level at home since January 2023 (14%). Toyota (+0.3%) and Volkswagen (+3%) camp on their FY25 positions to round out the podium. Peugeot (-2%) is down year-on-year but up 8 spots on December to #4 ahead of Audi (+2.6%) at #5, its highest ranking since May 2024. Like in France and Spain, Dacia (-40.8%) is hit hard at #6. Below, Leapmotor (+594.4%), Omoda+Jaecoo (+357.1%), BYD (+329.6%), Cupra (+51.8%), Mini (+40.7%), Mercedes (+30.2%) and Opel (+11.3%) stand out.

Model-wise, the Fiat Panda (-0.2%) is stable year-on-year and accounts for 9.4% of its home market vs. just 5.8% in December and 6.7% over the Full Year 2025. The Jeep Avenger (+9.6%) is back up to a record 2nd place, also hit in April, May and September 2025. The Citroen C3 (-23%) falls heavily year-on-year but is up seven spots on last month to #3. Last year I highlighted the fact the Fiat Grande Panda had disappointed, finishing the year at a paltry #37. This month proves me wrong: the model is up 16 ranks on December to land at a record 4th position, beating its previous best of #8 hit last September. TheΒ Grande Panda sells at 95% in its HEV variant. The next few months will tell whether this was just a fluke or the start of a long term trend and a much needed 2nd success for the brand at home. Meanwhile the Toyota Aygo X (+72.3%) is up spectacularly to #5, simply the nameplate’s first incursion inside Italy’s Top 5.

Previous post: Italy Full Year 2025: Fiat Panda #1 for 14th straight year, Grande Panda disappoints

One year ago: Italy January 2025: Fiat back to #1, Dacia breaks share record

Full January 2026 Top 55 brands and Top 50 models below.

Italy January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/25Dec
1Fiat19,16213.5%+ 20.5%1
2Toyota10,1267.1%+ 0.3%2
3Volkswagen8,7706.2%+ 3.0%3
4Peugeot7,0985.0%– 2.0%12
5Audi7,0184.9%+ 2.6%6
6Dacia6,7914.8%– 40.8%8
7Renault6,4704.6%+ 5.8%5
8BMW6,3924.5%+ 0.4%4
9Jeep5,9714.2%+ 1.3%11
10Citroen5,6954.0%+ 2.8%13
11Mercedes5,5053.9%+ 30.2%7
12Ford4,9013.5%– 5.9%16
13MG4,2403.0%+ 2.6%10
14Opel3,7012.6%+ 11.3%23
15Kia3,6772.6%– 7.1%15
16Hyundai3,5832.5%– 4.7%14
17BYD3,5532.5%+ 329.6%9
18Nissan3,4082.4%+ 8.6%25
19Skoda3,2802.3%+ 8.4%17
20Omoda+Jaecoo2,4961.8%+ 357.1%21
21Suzuki2,2041.6%– 19.6%22
22Alfa Romeo2,0821.5%– 8.5%26
23Cupra1,7121.2%+ 51.8%20
24Mini1,3270.9%+ 40.7%24
25Volvo1,2790.9%+ 16.0%28
26Mazda1,1980.8%+ 24.7%29
27Leapmotor1,1180.8%+ 594.4%19
28Lancia1,0270.7%+ 15.4%35
29Honda1,0060.7%+ 52.0%32
30DR Motor8320.6%– 38.8%27
31Tesla7130.5%+ 74.8%18
32EVO6750.5%+ 2.7%33
33Land Rover6270.4%– 2.8%34
34Lexus5700.4%+ 9.2%36
35Seat4440.3%– 35.4%31
36EMC3990.3%+ 143.3%37
37Porsche3950.3%– 33.3%30
38DS3750.3%+ 13.3%39
39Geely2820.2%new –
40Tiger2460.2%new –
41DFSK2220.2%+ 149.4%43
42Sportequipe1970.1%+ 84.1%41
43Subaru1820.1%+ 64.0%40
44Ich-X1610.1%+ 1912.5%n/a
45KGM1430.1%+ 361.3% –
46Lynk & Co1110.1%+ 82.0%42
47Ferrari880.1%+ 8.6%46
48Maserati660.0%– 57.1%44
49Polestar660.0%+ 153.8%45
50Lamborghini660.0%+ 11.9%48
51Alpine330.0%+ 230.0%n/a
52Smart200.0%– 79.4%47
53Aston Martin140.0%– 17.6%50
54Lotus120.0%– 55.6%49
55Mahindra10.0%– 96.2% –
56Mitsubishi00.0%– 100.0%38
 –Others2500.2%+ 25.6% –

Italy January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/24Dec
1Fiat Panda13,3089.4%– 0.2%1
2Jeep Avenger5,1333.6%+ 9.6%4
3Citroen C33,5162.5%– 23.0%10
4Fiat Grande Panda3,2992.3%+ 14243.5%20
5Toyota Aygo X3,0292.1%+ 72.3%6
6Dacia Sandero2,9372.1%– 47.3%2
7Renault Clio2,6511.9%+ 22.1%7
8Toyota Yaris2,4991.8%– 14.9%14
9Peugeot 2082,4621.7%– 33.9%21
10VW T-Roc2,4401.7%+ 40.8%5
11Peugeot 30082,3781.7%+ 124.8%32
12Dacia Duster2,3371.6%– 46.4%40
13MG ZS2,2391.6%– 8.2%13
14Toyota Yaris Cross2,2281.6%– 13.4%3
15Nissan Qashqai2,1601.5%+ 61.3%44
16Opel Corsa2,1371.5%– 8.7%23
17Audi Q32,0911.5%+ 29.9%42
18BMW X12,0891.5%+ 26.4%12
19Ford Puma2,0691.5%– 6.0%18
20Renault Captur2,0681.5%– 19.7%9
21VW Tiguan1,9711.4%+ 8.7%11
22Toyota C-HR1,9701.4%+ 12.8%16
23BYD Seal U1,8191.3%+ 240.6%17
24VW T-Cross1,6161.1%– 28.7%19
25Alfa Romeo Junior1,5431.1%+ 10.1%46
26Kia Sportage1,5281.1%– 0.6%22
27MG 31,3791.0%+ 19.2%35
28Kia Picanto1,3651.0%– 7.2%25
29Peugeot 20081,3480.9%– 23.8%n/a
30Hyundai Tucson1,3050.9%+ 3.7%29
31Mercedes GLA1,2750.9%+ 12.4%27
32Omoda 51,2580.9%new26
33Audi A31,1820.8%– 13.8%31
34BMW X31,1670.8%+ 27.0%n/a
35Fiat 6001,1070.8%– 32.9%33
36Ford Tourneo Courier1,0900.8%+ 32.6%n/a
37Nissan Juke1,0730.8%– 24.3%50
38Fiat 5001,0590.7%+ 328.7%n/a
39Citroen C3 Aircross1,0300.7%n/an/a
40Lancia Ypsilon1,0270.7%+ 15.4%n/a
41Suzuki Swift9510.7%+ 36.4%47
42Leapmotor T039490.7%+ 520.3%8
43Audi A19190.6%– 4.8%n/a
44Skoda Kamiq8750.6%– 14.4%n/a
45Suzuki Vitara8690.6%– 11.8%39
46Mercedes A Class8660.6%+ 119.8%n/a
47BYD Dolphin Surf8560.6%new24
48VW Golf8560.6%– 24.9%28
49Ford Kuga8380.6%– 9.8%n/a
50Audi Q58320.6%+ 5.3%48

Source: UNRAE

France January 2026: BEV sales up 52.1%, Renault Clio VI in Top 10

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By:Matt Gasnier
3 February 2026 at 10:38

The new generation Renault Clio has cracked its home Top 10.

After losing -5.5% to its lowest annual level in 50 years in 2025, the French new car market continues on its downward trajectory and starts 2026 with a -6.6% contraction to just 107,157 sales. Petrol sales implode -48.9% to 15,326 and 14.3% share vs. 26.1% a year ago while diesel is down -49.1% to 2,521 and 2.4% share vs. 4.3%. Hybrids for their part limit their fall to -0.5% to 51.171 units and 47.8% share vs. 44.9% in 2025, note this includes mild hybrids. PHEVs are also stable at -0.6% to 4,821 and 4.5% share vs. 4.2% last year. Finally BEVs surge 52.1% to 30.308 and 28.3% share vs. 17.4% a year ago. This is believed to be the highest BEV share in French history and was helped by the social leasing scrappage scheme dedicated to BEVs.

Renault surges 20.7% to 21.402 sales and 20% share vs. 17.5% over 2025. In contrast, Peugeot (-8.2%) falls faster than the market but still holds 16.5% share which is superior to its FY2025 level of 13.5%. Citroen (+2.8%) defies the negative context and climbs back up to #3 overall for the first time in almost two years: since February 2024. Toyota (-12.7%) suffers year-on-year but ranks #4, its highest since last August. Volkswagen (-7%) drops two spots on last month to #5 but the (bad) surprise of the month is Dacia freefalling -33.9% to #6, the low cost brand’s worst position since April 2021. Skoda (+8%) for its part is up to a record 7th place, also reached last October. Opel (+7.8%) is also in great shape at #8 vs. #19 last month and #15 over the Full Year 2025. Notice also Fiat (+21.6%) starting to bounce back up.

The models charts is impacted by the transition between two generations of Renault Clio. The Peugeot 208 (+7.6%) takes the lead with 6% share vs. 3.2% last month and is followed by the Renault Clio (-16.1%) down to 4.1% of the market. Below is the Citroen C3 IV (-30.4%) falling sharply against a year-ago pole position and the Peugeot 2008 (-15%) also in difficult but reaching its highest ranking since last October. The Renault 5 (+40.5%) continues on its incredible success and equals the record 3.7% share it hit last month, however dropping three ranks to #5. The event of the month is the 7th place of the Renault Clio VI with 2.7% of the market, a big number being demo sales as the model has just launched to the public this month. As for other recent launches, the Citroen C3 Aircross II is down three spots on December to #13, the Citroen C5 Aircross II up 32 to #19, the Dacia Bigster down two to #22, the Renault 4 repeating at #29, and the VW T-Roc II up 34 to #31.

Previous post: France Full Year 2025: Weakest market in 50 years, Renault Clio #1, Renault 5 #2 in December

One year ago: France January 2025: Citroen C3 triumphs

Full January 2026 Top 20 brands and Top 100 models below.

France January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/25Dec
1RenaultΒ Β Β 21,40220.0%+ 20.7%1
2PeugeotΒ Β 17,70716.5%– 8.2%2
3CitroenΒ Β 9,4938.9%+ 2.8%4
4Toyota9,1648.6%– 12.7%6
5Volkswagen6,9216.5%– 7.0%3
6DaciaΒ Β 6,5966.2%– 33.9%5
7SkodaΒ Β 3,0752.9%+ 8.0%12
8OpelΒ Β 3,0162.8%+ 7.8%19
9AudiΒ Β 2,6922.5%– 16.6%11
10BMWΒ Β 2,6802.5%– 35.5%7
11Hyundai2,3922.2%– 30.2%10
12FordΒ Β 2,1182.0%– 27.7%13
13FiatΒ Β 2,0982.0%+ 21.6%22
14KiaΒ Β 1,8281.7%– 26.8%15
15Suzuki1,5211.4%– 10.4%21
16Mini1,5111.4%+ 11.8%16
17MercedesΒ Β 1,5051.4%+ 24.5%9
18NissanΒ Β 1,3381.2%– 14.2%14
19Cupra1,1691.1%+ 10.9%20
20MG (est)1,1551.1%– 25.0%8

France January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25Dec
1Peugeot 2086,4376.0%+ 7.6%4
2Renault Clio V4,4294.1%– 16.1%1
3Citroen C3 IV4,2704.0%– 30.4%3
4Peugeot 20084,0153.7%– 15.0%6
5Renault 53,9523.7%+ 40.5%2
6Peugeot 3008 III2,8762.7%– 29.8%14
7Renault Clio VI2,8492.7%new32
8Dacia Sandero2,8232.6%– 42.6%5
9Renault Captur2,6842.5%+ 18.5%8
10Toyota Yaris2,6842.5%+ 10.0%7
11Peugeot 3082,5132.3%– 2.9%16
12Toyota Yaris Cross2,4712.3%– 34.3%9
13Citroen C3 Aircross II2,3042.2%+ 12026.3%10
14Toyota C-HR II2,0381.9%+ 65.3%40
15Renault Scenic V1,9451.8%+ 65.3%28
16Dacia Duster III1,7381.6%– 43.5%17
17Renault Symbioz1,5651.5%– 14.3%23
18VW Polo1,5461.4%– 28.0%15
19Citroen C5 Aircross II1,4471.4%new51
20Ford Puma1,2451.2%+ 2.1%21
21Peugeot 5008 III1,2411.2%+ 7.3%42
22Dacia Bigster1,1771.1%new20
23Opel Corsa1,1531.1%– 43.9%54
24Renault Austral1,0741.0%– 12.2%34
25Citroen C41,0621.0%– 26.3%82
26Renault Megane E-Tech1,0070.9%+ 48.3%55
27Toyota Aygo X9710.9%– 14.0%60
28Suzuki Swift9410.9%– 21.5%41
29Renault 49250.9%new29
30VW ID.48870.8%+ 142.3%56
31VW T-Roc II8670.8%new65
32Skoda Elroq8560.8%+ 28433.3%46
33Opel Mokka8340.8%+ 112.8%89
34VW Golf8180.8%– 8.0%27
35Hyundai Kona8030.7%– 23.8%36
36Nissan Qashqai7390.7%+ 9.6%13
37VW Tiguan III7050.7%– 40.8%24
38Opel Frontera6890.6%new107
39Toyota Corolla6700.6%– 45.4%84
40Mini Hatch6590.6%– 5.7%35
41VW ID.36490.6%+ 63.1%59
42Mini Countryman6300.6%+ 88.6%57
43Tesla Model Y6130.6%– 4.2%39
44Fiat 6006090.6%– 45.2%104
45BMW iX16080.6%+ 72.2%45
46Hyundai Tucson5780.5%– 41.0%12
47Fiat Grande Panda5760.5%new76
48Skoda Fabia5620.5%– 14.6%53
49Audi A15550.5%– 39.9%79
50Audi Q35430.5%+ 67.6%44
51Skoda OctaviaΒ 5390.5%– 25.6%58
52Fiat 5005360.5%+ 24.7%73
53Hyundai Inster5270.5%+ 698.5%77
54Jeep Avenger5260.5%– 11.0%80
55Audi A35130.5%+ 9.9%52
56VW T-Cross4900.5%– 27.7%38
57Cupra Born4870.5%+ 319.8%78
58Dacia Jogger4670.4%– 53.0%63
59BMW X14420.4%– 44.1%22
60Seat Ibiza4400.4%– 33.1%68
61Alfa Romeo Junior4380.4%– 10.2%103
62MG ZS4190.4%– 47.2%18
63Kia EV44100.4%new128
64Ford Kuga3960.4%– 59.0%33
65Dacia Spring3850.4%– 59.7%37
66Skoda Kamiq3830.4%– 13.7%66
67Nissan Juke3760.4%– 39.0%48
68Mercedes CLA3580.3%+ 289.1%97
69MG 33450.3%– 29.4%11
70Peugeot 4083260.3%– 16.6%136
71BMW SΓ©rie 13250.3%– 74.9%25
72Kia Sportage3170.3%– 42.2%31
73DS 33090.3%– 31.8%148
74Kia Niro3080.3%– 29.5%110
75VW T-Roc I3070.3%– 63.3%50
76Xpeng G63070.3%+ 184.3%99
77Renault Espace2990.3%– 32.5%72
78Suzuki Vitara2890.3%– 18.4%85
79Ford Explorer2820.3%+ 118.6%101
80MG EHS2750.3%+ 157.0%19
81Renault Rafale2670.2%– 40.5%67
82Cupra Formentor2660.2%– 40.6%74
83BMW iX22620.2%+ 53.2%94
84Mercedes GLA2590.2%+ 19.9%30
85Audi Q42520.2%– 52.4%88
86DS 42480.2%+ 11.2%200
87Seat Leon2420.2%+ 4.8%126
88Skoda Enyaq2350.2%– 20.6%93
89Volvo EX302330.2%+ 14.2%109
90Kia Picanto2320.2%– 62.3%102
91Alpine A2902310.2%+ 0.4%118
92Skoda Kodiaq2270.2%– 23.3%90
93Opel Grandland2270.2%+ 27.5%141
94Mini Aceman2220.2%+ 17.5%91
95BMW i42210.2%+ 29.2%100
96Lexus LBX2190.2%– 61.1%139
97VW Taigo2130.2%– 36.0%96

Source: PFA, AAA Data

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Explore: The cars of Morocco

βœ‡Best Selling Cars Blog
By:Matt Gasnier
30 January 2026 at 11:06

Dacia Logan taxi in Chefchaouen, Morocco

In December and January I was lucky enough to visit Fès and Chefchaouen in Morocco. This was a great opportunity to observe the local car landscape and confirm the 2025 sales ranking is reflected in the streets of the country.

Dacia Sandero 2 and 3 red taxis

The first striking element when arriving in FΓ¨s is the omnipresence of red taxis, absolutely everywhere. They are almost exclusively composed of Dacia Logan 2 and Sandero 2 and have for sure contributed to the two nameplates’ high national volumes each year. The Logan and Sandero 3 are also seen but much less often.

Dacia Sandero 2 and 3 red taxis

Other much rarer red taxis include the Fiat Punto, Citroen C3, Citroen C-ElysΓ©e, Peugeot 208, Fiat Palio and Albea.

Dacia Logan 2 and Sandero 2 taxis in Chefchaouen

Taxis are blue in Chefchaouen, the blue city with its houses painted in striking blue colours.

Taxis are yellow in Ouazzane, halfway between Fès and Chefchaouen.

Dacia Logan 3, 2 and 1

Outside of taxis, the Logan and Sandero also very numerous in the streets, reflecting the models ranking for the country. I noticed a slight advantage for the Logan in terms of private car numbers, illustrating 2025’s new sales ranking. The Logan 1 is relatively rare, compared to the 2 and 3.

Dacia Sandero 3 in Chefchaouen

Another observation is the quasi absence of Sandero Stepway variants, even though this is the favourite across Europe. There are also almost no Sandero 1 in the Moroccan streets.

#1 in the country from 2018 to 2020, the Dacia Dokker is indeed frequent in Fès streets, potentially the third most frequent model in the country alongside the Dacia Duster (almost no last gen though for the Duster).

The renewal of the β€œwhite taxis” fleet pushed the Dacia Lodgy up to #5 overall in 2020. White taxis are longer distance taxis, travelling on trips such as centre town to airport. Other taxis in FΓ¨s were tiny Suzuki Minivans (see above).

I could only see a handful of Dacia Jogger during the trip.

The Renault Kardian is an instant blockbuster in Morocco, already ranking #6 for its first full year in the charts and already seen often, even in small towns like Chefchaouen.

Reassuringly, the rest of the 2025 Top 10 is well represented in Moroccan streets: the Renault Clio, Express, Peugeot 208, Dacia Duster, Hyundai Tucson, Opel Corsa and VW Tiguan are all seen often.

Hyundai CretaCitroen C4Hyundai Grand i10Kia Sportage Toyota Corolla

As expected, pickup trucks are more popular in the countryside, where the Toyota Hilux is present but the Mitsubishi L200 almost holds a monopoly on this segment. As for vans, the Peugeot Partner, Citroen Berlingo, Renault Kangoo and Fiat Doblo are very successful there, with some towns completely devoid of any other type of vehicle.

The Chinese are here, but still very discreet. I only saw a couple of BYD SUVs, the Jaecoo pictured above and the Dongfeng Pickup above. To be fair, the best-selling Chinese carmaker in Morocco, BYD, ranked at a lowly #15 in December, followed by MG (#16) and Geely (#17). One thing is for sure, the Chinese invasion hasn’t started quite yet in Morocco.

Citroen C15Fiat Uno 2, Citroen C5Peugeot 309Renault 19

As for the general car landscape, it is very French, with old Renault, Peugeot and Citroen models flooding the streets. There is also a big heritage of Fiat Uno 2 and Palio.

That’s all for our visit to Morocco! Next stop Qatar.

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