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

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. 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).

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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
3Toyota   1,61110.0%+ 0.9%322,1898.1%3
4Kia  1,3908.7%+ 12.6%419,9227.3%4
5Mercedes  1,1627.2%+ 46.5%517,3726.4%5
6BMW  1,0026.2%+ 0.2%715,0015.5%7
7Audi  9796.1%– 3.1%914,8875.5%8
8Skoda  9265.8%+ 10.8%616,6646.1%6
9Tesla5123.2%+ 26.4%107,2522.7%11
10Peugeot  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
14Ford  2501.6%– 6.7%194,0771.5%14
15Hyundai  2301.4%+ 6.5%153,4611.3%15
16Nissan  2141.3%+ 4.9%203,1241.1%16
17Dacia1891.2%– 2.1%142,9961.1%18
18Mazda  1821.1%+ 21.3%182,0790.8%23
19Subaru  1741.1%– 93.3%223,0591.1%17
20Lexus1671.0%– 10.2%252,4790.9%21
21Seat1591.0%+ 120.8%211,6950.6%24
22Opel  1410.9%+ 15.6%242,2470.8%22
23Citroen  1320.8%+ 112.9%281,3580.5%28
24Mini  1180.7%+ 6.3%231,5440.6%26
25Fiat  1070.7%+ 98.1%262,7061.0%20
26Suzuki  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
30Honda  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
42Chevrolet  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 Puma                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 Rover 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 UX 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-Cross       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 3            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

Norwegian Air Sweden Flight D84457 from Stockholm to London Makes Urgent Emergency Landing in Amsterdam

Norwegian Air Sweden Flight D84457 from Stockholm to London Makes Urgent Emergency Landing in Amsterdam
Norwegian Air Sweden, Stockholm, London, Amsterdam

Norwegian Air Sweden Flight D84457, which was flying from Stockholm to London on February 2, 2026, had to make an emergency landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For safety considerations, the aeroplane was redirected to Amsterdam after experiencing an in-flight incident shortly after departure. In order to safeguard the safety of every person on board, the crew immediately changed course after declaring a distress signal. All of the passengers were uninjured as the Boeing 737 MAX 8 made a flawless, incident-free landing at AMS.

Incident Overview

Flight D84457, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 (tail number SE-RTF), took off from Stockholm at 15:27 CET, slightly delayed from its planned departure time. However, shortly after takeoff, the crew declared an emergency, as indicated by the squawk code 7700, a universal emergency distress signal used by aircraft to notify air traffic control of a critical situation. The aircraft was initially headed for London, but due to the severity of the situation, the decision was made to divert to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

In-Flight Emergency

The precise nature of the emergency remains unclear at this time, as Norwegian Air Sweden has not yet released further details. However, reports suggest that the flight crew followed standard protocol in diverting to the nearest suitable airport for an emergency landing. The aircraft, which was reportedly carrying a full complement of passengers, entered a holding pattern over the North Sea before safely landing at Amsterdam Schiphol at 17:17 CET, approximately 27 minutes later than its expected arrival time.

Response and Passenger Safety

Fortunately, the aircraft landed without incident at Amsterdam Schiphol, and there were no immediate reports of injuries to passengers or crew. Emergency services were on standby at AMS and were able to provide quick assistance if necessary. The swift response from the crew and air traffic control helped ensure that the situation was handled efficiently and safely. As the emergency unfolded, passengers were kept informed of the situation, with many expressing relief upon hearing that the aircraft had safely completed the diversion.

The Aircraft’s Route and Delay

Norwegian Air Sweden Flight D84457 had initially been scheduled to depart Stockholm at 14:45 CET, but due to the emergency situation, the flight encountered a delay. It was reported that the aircraft had left Stockholm’s Gate F58 and climbed to cruising altitude before the diversion was initiated. Following the emergency declaration, the aircraft made its way westward toward Amsterdam Schiphol, diverting from its original course toward London.

The aircraft’s diversion came after a brief period of holding over the North Sea, a common procedure used by pilots when there is a need to resolve an in-flight issue before landing. The final approach to AMS was handled by the flight crew, who skillfully guided the aircraft to a safe landing. Upon landing, passengers disembarked and were taken to the terminal, where they were assisted with rebooking options or alternative travel arrangements.

Norwegian Air Sweden’s Statement

In the aftermath of the incident, Norwegian Air Sweden issued a brief statement expressing gratitude to the passengers and crew for their cooperation during the emergency. The airline confirmed that the flight had diverted due to a technical issue but assured the public that the situation was under control. Norwegian Air Sweden has pledged to investigate the cause of the emergency in detail, with the necessary inspections and maintenance to follow.

Passenger Reactions and Future Investigations

While many passengers were understandably shaken by the experience, most were relieved to have landed safely. Some took to social media to express their gratitude to the flight crew, while others shared their concerns about the nature of the emergency. The airline has promised a full investigation into the matter and will provide further updates to those affected.

As of now, authorities in Amsterdam, as well as Norwegian Air Sweden, are continuing their investigation into the incident. The focus remains on determining the cause of the technical issue that led to the emergency landing. In the coming days, passengers may receive further updates on potential compensation or rebooking options, depending on the findings of the investigation.

Norwegian Air Sweden Flight D84457, traveling from Stockholm to London, made an urgent emergency landing at Amsterdam Schiphol due to an in-flight technical issue. The crew acted swiftly to ensure passenger safety.

Conclusion

The emergency landing of Norwegian Air Sweden Flight D84457 serves as a reminder of the importance of quick decision-making and professional handling of critical situations by airline staff. The crew’s swift response and the safety measures at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ensured that the passengers and crew remained unharmed. As the investigation continues, both passengers and the public will be awaiting further details regarding the nature of the emergency and any subsequent actions to be taken by the airline.

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