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France April 2026: Stable market (-0.3%), BEV sales up 41.8% to 26.2% share

The Renault 5 is the best-selling BEV in France in April.

After getting back in positive for the first time in 5 months in March, the French new car market is back down -0.3% year-on-year in April to 138,339 units. The year-to-date tally after four months is down -1.6% to 539,895. Petrol sales are down -24.1% to 21,963, diesel is off -42.8% to 3,834, HEVs edge down -1.3% to 62,241, PHEVs drop -13.1% to 8,333 and BEVs surge 41.8% to 36,216 and 26.2% share vs. 18.4% a year ago in April 2025. YTD BEV sales are up 48.2% to 148,302 and 27.5% share vs. 18.2% over the same period in 2025.

Renault (-11.5%) struggles this month and is down to 16.8% share vs. 18.2% so far this year. In contrast Peugeot (+2.8%) edges up, but at 13.3% of the market it remains below its YTD level of 13.9%. Dacia (-5.3%) is in negative once again, yet less so than YTD (-14.7%). Citroen (+11%) is strong thanks to a renewed lineup, and is followed by Volkswagen (+8%) and a diving Toyota (-17%). Skoda is up 6.9% to a record 7th place, also reached in October 2025 and January 2026. MG is estimated to climb +44.8%, with Audi (+24.1%), Opel (+13.9%) and Nissan (+12.8%) also in solid shape.

Model-wise, the Peugeot 208 (+14%) returns to the pole position it last held last January, distancing the Dacia Sandero (+4.8%) down one spot on last month to #1. The new Renault Clio VI is still finding its groove but falls from 4% share in March to 3.7% this month. The Citroen C3 (+12.1%) satisfies with a 4th place and still ranks #2 year-to-date. Disappointing month for the Peugeot 2008 (-12.3%) down to #5. The Renault 5 (+50.8%) is back to the top of the BEV charts at #6 overall and #7 year-to-date. The Citroen C3 Aircross II (+146.2%), Nissan Qashqai (+61.1%) and Renault Scenic V (+44.5%) all impress, just as the VW T-Roc II breaks into the Top 20 for the first time at #17. The BYD Atto 2 (+655.1%) surges 89 spots on March to #42, the Renault 4 (+743.4%) is down 19 ranks to #49, the new Kia EV4 is up 38 to #52 and the Renault Twingo IV is down 32 to #79 as dealerships get filled up with demo models.

Previous month: France March 2026: Dacia Sandero, Tesla Model Y and Renault Clio VI in photo finish

One year ago: France April 2025: Sales down -5.6%, Renault up, places Symbioz above Captur

Full April 2026 Top 25 brands and Top 80 models below.

France April 2026 – brands:

PosBrandApr-26%/25Mar2026%/25PosFY25
1Renault   23,29716.8%– 11.5%198,50318.2%+ 0.6%11
2Peugeot  18,39513.3%+ 2.8%274,92713.9%– 10.0%22
3Dacia  11,5058.3%– 5.3%341,1437.6%– 14.7%43
4Citroen  10,4697.6%+ 11.0%444,9578.3%+ 9.5%34
5Volkswagen9,3566.8%+ 8.0%534,9346.5%– 4.2%65
6Toyota9,0686.6%– 17.0%635,7056.6%– 12.5%56
7Skoda  4,6333.3%+ 6.9%1016,2973.0%+ 5.2%88
8Mercedes  4,4233.2%– 1.8%1112,2582.3%+ 3.4%1211
9BMW  4,3143.1%– 9.2%817,6313.3%– 8.3%77
10Audi  4,1853.0%+ 24.1%915,2052.8%+ 5.4%109
11Hyundai3,2952.4%– 19.8%1612,1702.3%– 15.4%1310
12Opel  3,1452.3%+ 13.9%1312,9932.4%+ 17.8%1115
13Kia  3,0622.2%– 7.0%1410,5261.9%– 4.0%1513
14Nissan  2,7842.0%+ 12.8%188,3091.5%– 13.8%1816
15MG (est)2,6501.9%+ 44.8%178,7791.6%+ 7.8%1714
16Ford  2,4851.8%– 22.6%1210,8242.0%– 14.6%1412
17Fiat  2,1741.6%+ 113.8%1510,0881.9%+ 56.2%1620
18BYD (est)2,1001.5%+ 1.7%225,4871.0%+ 48.7%2224
19Cupra1,9411.4%– 13.0%216,3571.2%– 11.2%2119
20Mini1,8921.4%– 16.0%197,7481.4%– 0.6%1917
21Tesla1,8291.3%+ 111.9%715,7742.9%+ 108.8%918
22Suzuki1,7331.3%– 5.8%206,6251.2%– 10.8%2021
23Seat  1,1430.8%– 17.5%273,7580.7%– 28.3%2422
24DS1,1000.8%– 12.8%234,3140.8%– 12.2%2323
25Volvo8740.6%– 10.7%243,4080.6%+ 1.2%2625

France April 2026 – models:

PosModelApr-26%/25Mar2026%/25PosFY25
1Peugeot 2086,4694.7%+ 14.0%523,8344.4%– 11.2%12
2Dacia Sandero5,3533.9%+ 4.8%118,9863.5%– 16.4%33
3Renault Clio VI5,1183.7%new317,4303.2%new5141
4Citroen C34,8853.5%+ 12.1%619,8773.7%– 12.6%24
5Peugeot 20083,7802.7%– 12.3%418,2113.4%– 10.1%45
6Renault 53,4182.5%+ 50.8%1113,5022.5%+ 17.9%77
7Peugeot 30083,3832.4%+ 5.3%1312,6192.3%– 17.5%86
8Renault Captur2,8502.1%– 14.5%812,2092.3%– 16.0%98
9Toyota Yaris Cross2,8482.1%– 6.1%1410,5812.0%– 18.1%1311
10Dacia Duster III2,7902.0%– 33.2%1210,4401.9%– 31.7%149
11Toyota Yaris2,7692.0%– 24.1%1810,2361.9%– 10.7%1610
12Renault Symbioz2,7632.0%– 32.3%1010,2951.9%– 14.3%1512
13Peugeot 3082,5391.8%+ 4.8%1610,6742.0%– 5.4%1213
14Citroen C3 Aircross II2,5191.8%+ 146.2%910,8732.0%+ 514.3%1118
15Renault Scenic V2,1141.5%+ 44.5%159,0101.7%+ 53.8%1722
16Renault Clio V2,0971.5%– 77.7%714,6302.7%– 55.6%61
17VW T-Roc II2,0081.5%new235,9651.1%new23159
18Nissan Qashqai1,8041.3%+ 61.1%294,8800.9%+ 11.3%2630
19Citroen C5 Aircross II1,6271.2%new177,8411.5%new1899
20Dacia Bigster1,5901.1%+ 42.6%215,8961.1%+ 163.7%2421
21Opel Corsa1,5701.1%+ 42.9%275,7361.1%– 8.4%2526
22Tesla Model Y1,4561.1%+ 169.1%212,1262.2%+ 131.5%1015
23VW Polo1,4421.0%– 11.2%226,3261.2%– 19.7%2014
24Peugeot 5008 III1,4311.0%– 10.3%246,4861.2%+ 5.3%1917
25Toyota Aygo X1,3891.0%+ 17.4%264,8300.9%+ 15.6%2839
26Renault Austral1,3621.0%– 30.6%206,1001.1%– 15.4%2216
27Hyundai Kona1,3040.9%+ 5.1%434,6250.9%+ 3.1%2937
28VW ID.41,2160.9%+ 179.5%324,5160.8%+ 163.2%3072
29Dacia Jogger1,1840.9%– 3.7%343,5140.7%– 34.5%3828
30Toyota C-HR II1,1130.8%– 33.6%256,3191.2%+ 12.8%2129
31Skoda Elroq1,0920.8%+ 109.6%464,0030.7%+ 277.6%3158
32Hyundai Tucson1,0200.7%– 28.1%513,4300.6%– 22.6%4123
33VW T-Cross1,0160.7%+ 4.7%453,3580.6%– 19.0%4331
34Mini Hatch1,0100.7%– 13.7%523,9240.7%– 1.6%3435
35Suzuki Swift1,0100.7%– 15.8%353,7600.7%– 23.0%3536
36MG 31,0040.7%+ 20.1%662,7160.5%+ 3.1%5542
37Mercedes CLA9940.7%+ 225.9%622,5890.5%+ 194.5%59112
38Audi A39840.7%+ 10.4%443,2050.6%+ 29.2%4745
39Skoda Fabia9800.7%– 7.1%403,3830.6%– 12.6%4241
40Ford Puma9650.7%– 25.5%314,8310.9%– 7.1%2719
41VW Golf9610.7%– 11.2%583,4830.6%– 15.5%3932
42BYD Atto 29590.7%+ 655.1%1311,3300.2%+ 436.3%90200
43Renault Megane E-Tech9170.7%+ 44.0%653,5530.7%+ 23.1%3750
44Citroen C48800.6%– 47.6%383,9410.7%– 50.0%3325
45Fiat 5008750.6%+ 151.4%562,9820.6%+ 43.4%5182
46MG ZS8730.6%+ 74.9%363,3090.6%– 10.7%4434
47Audi Q48490.6%+ 42.7%502,7360.5%+ 15.6%5468
48BMW Série 18380.6%– 9.6%373,0980.6%– 33.8%4833
49Renault 48350.6%+ 743.4%303,9540.7%+ 2918.3%3264
50VW ID.38160.6%– 9.2%543,2460.6%+ 8.3%4655
51VW Tiguan III7850.6%– 45.6%423,4740.6%– 35.2%4024
52Kia EV47780.6%new902,0160.4%new74202
53BMW iX17630.6%+ 22.1%493,0890.6%+ 54.9%4947
54Kia Sportage7550.5%+ 4.6%602,4730.5%– 8.2%6146
55Mercedes Classe A7460.5%– 21.4%841,8180.3%– 27.0%7849
56Seat Ibiza7110.5%– 9.4%772,1830.4%– 22.6%7057
57Ford Explorer6630.5%+ 272.5%392,4660.5%+ 282.3%62126
58Skoda Octavia 6560.5%– 13.9%692,5290.5%– 11.3%6048
59Mercedes GLA6430.5%– 40.4%552,4360.5%– 13.3%6443
60Opel Frontera6410.5%+ 36.7%702,6450.5%+ 319.2%5784
61BMW X16320.5%– 40.2%283,2970.6%– 14.9%4540
62Cupra Born6270.5%+ 64.6%931,8930.4%+ 18.2%7681
63Ford Kuga6190.4%– 40.1%612,4490.5%– 36.5%6338
64Mini Countryman6180.4%+ 23.4%592,8200.5%+ 32.4%5261
65Fiat Grande Panda6060.4%new482,7410.5%new5383
66Renault Espace6010.4%– 47.8%332,6900.5%– 11.9%5651
67Dacia Spring5880.4%+ 12.9%412,3070.4%– 12.4%6562
68Skoda Kamiq5830.4%– 24.0%682,2950.4%– 12.2%6756
69Cupra Formentor5770.4%– 32.3%761,8900.4%– 28.2%7760
70DS No 45660.4%new821,6420.3%new82151
71Nissan Juke5620.4%– 42.2%672,1630.4%– 36.1%7144
72Xpeng G65590.4%+ 146.3%1081,4290.3%+ 144.3%88120
73Audi A15460.4%+ 12.8%642,3050.4%– 28.3%6652
74Renault Rafale5200.4%– 51.5%572,1950.4%– 34.2%6854
75MG EHS5090.4%+ 184.4%731,9070.4%+ 118.4%7576
76Skoda Enyaq4980.4%+ 21.8%801,4540.3%– 21.3%8790
77Hyundai Inster4930.4%+ 365.1%862,0710.4%+ 413.9%72105
78Opel Mokka4920.4%– 33.5%722,6320.5%+ 3.1%5866
79Renault Twingo IV4890.4%new471,6710.3%new81344
80Peugeot 4084610.3%+ 44.5%711,8130.3%+ 2.4%7987

Source: PFA

Panama March 2026: Market surges 42.5%, Jetour, Changan, Isuzu shine

Changan sales are up 85% year-on-year in March.

March volumes in Panama shoot up 42.5% year-on-year to 6,473, leading the Q1 2026 tally up 17.6% to 16,405. Toyota (+29.2%) leads the way in the brands ranking above Hyundai (+39.1%) and Kia (+32.3%). Suzuki (+18.4%) is slower but advances to #4 ahead of Jetour (+109.2%). Geely (-5.8%) drops to #6 while Changan (+85%), Isuzu (+79.5%) and Mitsubishi (+72.6%) all post fantastic gains.

Model-wise, the Top 5 is unchanged on February. The Hyundai Grand i10 (+56.6%) repeats at #1 ahead of the Kia Soluto (+75.6%), Toyota Hilux (+7.3%), Yaris Cross (+21.6%) and Hyundai Creta (+82.1%). The Isuzu D-Max climbs to #6, equal with the Toyota Prado (+58%). 

Previous month: Panama February 2026: Chinese up 52.6%, Jetour X70 Plus inside Top 10

Previous year: Panama Full Year 2025: Toyota Hilux signs 5th straight win

Full March 2026 Top 67 All brands and Top 10 models below.

Panama March 2026 – brands:

PosBrandMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Toyota1,29119.9%+ 29.2%13,21319.6%+ 0.8%11
2Hyundai80712.5%+ 39.1%22,10112.8%+ 20.3%23
3Kia78612.1%+ 32.3%32,02012.3%+ 2.0%32
4Suzuki3225.0%+ 18.4%68004.9%+ 18.5%55
5Jetour2724.2%+ 109.2%57474.6%+ 66.7%68
6Geely2604.0%– 5.8%48044.9%+ 13.6%44
7Mitsubishi2333.6%+ 72.6%85313.2%+ 27.6%86
8Changan2223.4%+ 85.0%75373.3%+ 37.3%79
9Isuzu2103.2%+ 79.5%94462.7%+ 49.2%910
10Nissan1612.5%– 11.5%103872.4%– 18.9%107
11Mazda1372.1%+ 38.4%133502.1%+ 18.6%1112
12GAC Motors1302.0%+ 68.8%153191.9%+ 41.8%1514
13Kaiyi1261.9%+ 231.6%163362.0%+ 148.9%1316
14Ford1231.9%+ 26.8%113111.9%– 8.3%1611
15Chery1211.9%+ 142.0%143352.0%+ 63.4%1417
16Dongfeng1171.8%+ 120.8%123402.1%+ 137.8%1218
17Forthing981.5%+ 8.9%182301.4%– 18.1%1713
18Honda911.4%+ 33.8%202271.4%– 19.8%1815
19Soueast891.4%new211961.2%new2029
20BMW751.2%+ 114.3%231500.9%+ 41.5%2320
21Jaecoo681.1%+ 385.7%172111.3%+ 486.1%1924
22Chevrolet671.0%+ 52.3%191771.1%+ 53.9%2119
23JAC580.9%+ 346.2%281000.6%+ 212.5%2634
24Lexus560.9%+ 60.0%221561.0%+ 57.6%2221
25BYD530.8%+ 15.2%241220.7%+ 11.9%2522
26GWM520.8%+ 108.0%251350.8%+ 51.7%2423
27Audi400.6%+ 166.7%26930.6%+ 50.0%2732
28Foton400.6%+ 150.0%27800.5%+ 142.4%2833
29Karry240.4%+ 140.0%41360.2%+ 44.0%3742
30Volkswagen230.4%+ 27.8%35560.3%– 41.7%3028
31Subaru210.3%– 36.4%32520.3%– 33.3%3327
32Maxus200.3%+ 100.0%42350.2%– 12.5%3835
33Mercedes180.3%+ 20.0%30490.3%– 23.4%3431
34MG180.3%+ 50.0%31540.3%+ 54.3%3125
35JMC160.2%– 23.8%29450.3%+ 12.5%3526
36Lynk & Co160.2%+ 433.3%33560.3%+ 833.3%2944
37Omoda160.2%– 40.7%34530.3%– 27.4%3230
38Ram160.2%+ 45.5%37340.2%– 2.9%3936
39Porsche150.2%+ 25.0%45370.2%– 17.8%3639
40Mini110.2%+ 83.3%43230.1%+ 9.5%4245
41Jeep100.2%+ 233.3%39210.1%– 4.5%4343
42Renault90.1%n/a40240.1%n/a4161
43Land Rover80.1%– 46.7%36280.2%– 30.0%4037
44Shineray80.1%n/a46130.1%+ 550.0%4957
4521270.1%new49170.1%new4550
46BAIC70.1%n/a50130.1%n/a4869
47Volvo60.1%– 62.5%57170.1%– 65.3%4638
48Acura50.1%– 37.5%38190.1%– 44.1%4440
49AITO50.1%new5960.0%new5973
50Bestune50.1%– 50.0%47160.1%– 61.0%4741
51Xiaomi50.1%new4890.1%new5472
52Rox40.1%new5860.0%new60 –
53ZX Auto40.1%n/a –70.0%+ 250.0%5854
54Farizon30.0%n/a5190.1%+ 350.0%5265
55Fiat30.0%– 62.5%52100.1%– 47.4%5047
56Infiniti30.0%– 66.7%5490.1%– 57.1%5348
57JIM30.0%new –70.0%new5666
58Li Auto30.0%new –30.0%new6276
59Peugeot30.0%+ 0.0%5670.0%– 36.4%5752
60Buick10.0%– 50.0% –10.0%– 50.0%6979
61Cadillac10.0%– 50.0%6120.0%– 71.4%6356
62Denza10.0%new –10.0%new7088
63Higer10.0%n/a5370.0%+ 250.0%5570
64Tesla10.0%– 50.0% –10.0%– 75.0%7353
65Tourway10.0%n/a –10.0%+ 0.0%7484
66Xpeng10.0%n/a –20.0%– 33.3%6764
67Zeekr10.0%n/a –10.0%n/a76 –

Panama March 2026 – models:

PosModelMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Hyundai Grand i103575.5%+ 56.6%18675.3%+ 37.4%22
2Kia Soluto3465.3%+ 75.6%28104.9%+ 27.2%33
3Toyota Hilux2934.5%+ 7.3%31,0846.6%+ 29.4%11
4Toyota Yaris Cross2363.6%+ 21.6%46744.1%+ 6.1%44
5Hyundai Creta1532.4%+ 82.1%54002.4%+ 29.9%56
6Isuzu D-Max1392.1%n/an/an/an/an/an/a10
7Toyota Prado1392.1%+ 58.0%n/an/an/an/an/a18
8Kia Picanto1352.1%+ 31.1%n/an/an/an/an/a5
9Toyota RAV41241.9%+ 24.0%n/an/an/an/an/a7
10Mitsubishi L2001201.9%n/a11n/an/an/an/a13

Source: ADAP

New Zealand March 2026: Toyota Hilux leads the way, Dongfeng Box lands at #12

The Dongfeng Box has a great start in New Zealand.

New light vehicle sales in New Zealand soar 25.1% year-on-year in March to 14,910 units, leading to a Q1 volume up 12.5% to 36,910. In the detail, passenger cars gain 19.4% to 10,063 sales while light commercials shoot up 38.9% to 4,847. Toyota (+8.6%) can’t match the flying market and holds 18.7% share vs. 18% so far this year. Ford (+31.3%) manages an excellent score at #2 unlike Mitsubishi (-14.1%) at #3. BYD (+221.9%) is up 3-fold year-on-year to #4 and 5.8% share, that’s a new ranking record eclipsing its previous best of #5 reached in December 2023 and June 2025. Tesla is up 271% to #8 and Dongfeng ranks #14 with 2.3% share.

Over in the models charts, the Toyota Hilux (+76.7%) gets a big new generation boost and claims the top spot for the first time since last July. The Ford Ranger (+46.1%) is relegated to 2nd place but holds onto the #1 ranking YTD. The Tesla Model Y surges to third place with 3.2% share, its best ranking since topping the charts outright in September 2023. The Mitsubishi Triton (-15.2%) and Nissan Navara (+6.5%) ensure there are four pickup trucks inside the March Top 5. The Toyota Hiace (+115.3%), Hyundai Tucson (#7), Toyota Corolla Cross (+65.9%) and MG ZS (+50.8%) also shine below. Finally the Dongfeng Box makes a splash at #12 and 1.7% for its first full month of sales.

Previous month: New Zealand February 2026: Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Navara impress

One year ago: New Zealand March 2025: Ford Ranger claws back on top, BYD Shark 6 at #13

Full March 2026 Top 25 brands and Top 25 models below.

New Zealand March 2026 – brands:

PosBrandMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Toyota2,79218.7%+ 8.6%16,66018.0%– 9.1%11
2Ford 1,4519.7%+ 31.3%23,95410.7%+ 31.2%22
3Mitsubishi1,1257.5%– 14.1%33,3349.0%+ 1.8%33
4BYD8665.8%+ 221.9%81,7014.6%+ 85.3%610
5Kia7194.8%– 15.5%42,4526.6%+ 2.9%44
6Nissan6974.7%+ 3.7%51,8204.9%+ 21.9%57
7MG5383.6%+ 33.2%71,3913.8%+ 20.5%79
8Tesla5383.6%+ 271.0%n/an/an/an/an/a18
9Suzuki5053.4%+ 24.1%101,1903.2%– 10.0%95
10Hyundai4823.2%+ 57.0%61,2963.5%+ 65.9%88
11GWM4212.8%+ 43.2%121,0822.9%+ 20.0%1111
12Mazda4202.8%– 2.8%91,1743.2%+ 7.8%106
13Honda4112.8%– 25.9%119232.5%– 22.2%1212
14Dongfeng3362.3%newn/an/an/anewn/a56
15Chery2611.8%new136681.8%new1323
16Isuzu1941.3%+ 34.7%155271.4%+ 7.6%1516
17BMW1811.2%– 13.4%184981.3%– 6.9%1817
18Land Rover1801.2%+ 50.0%2400.0%– 100.0%n/a22
19Jaecoo1781.2%+ 165.7%n/a00.0%– 100.0%n/a24
20Lexus1751.2%+ 10.1%194261.2%+ 5.2%2019
21Mercedes1741.2%+ 1.8%165041.4%– 8.9%1715
22Subaru1681.1%– 20.0%145181.4%– 14.2%1614
23Volkswagen1521.0%– 21.2%174941.3%– 24.3%1913
24LDV1471.0%+ 32.4%n/a2650.7%– 9.9%n/a20
25Audi1340.9%+ 1.5%233260.9%+ 17.7%n/a21

New Zealand March 2026 – models:

PosModelMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Toyota Hilux1,1827.9%+ 76.7%61,6964.6%– 10.0%23
2Ford Ranger 1,0366.9%+ 46.1%12,4856.7%+ 39.1%12
3Tesla Model Y4803.2%n/an/an/an/an/an/a22
4Mitsubishi Triton4142.8%– 15.2%99072.5%– 9.8%67
5Nissan Navara4082.7%+ 6.5%31,2243.3%+ 70.9%49
6Toyota Hiace3382.3%+ 115.3%88532.3%+ 102.6%810
7Hyundai Tucson3042.0%n/a28772.4%n/a715
8Toyota RAV42952.0%– 58.2%41,3053.5%– 46.6%31
9MG ZS2791.9%+ 50.8%107272.0%+ 33.6%1212
10Toyota Corolla Cross2771.9%+ 65.9%137622.1%+ 76.4%1120
11Mitsubishi ASX2701.8%– 25.8%51,0702.9%+ 14.7%54
12Dongfeng Box2601.7%newn/an/an/an/an/a –
13Nissan X-Trail2541.7%+ 86.8%16n/an/an/an/a23
14Mitsubishi Outlander2511.7%– 28.7%128192.2%– 17.5%95
15Kia Sportage2491.7%n/a145651.5%n/a1421
16GWM Haval H62321.6%+ 82.7%205581.5%+ 54.6%1517
17BYD Shark 62201.5%+ 30.2%264031.1%– 25.2%n/a14
18Ford Everest1951.3%+ 18.2%77662.1%+ 55.1%106
19Kia Seltos1871.3%– 36.6%116621.8%– 29.6%138
20Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross1681.1%n/a244171.1%n/a20n/a
21Toyota Corolla1591.1%– 27.4%n/an/an/an/an/a13
22Suzuki Swift1561.0%– 17.0%174791.3%– 22.0%1816
23Suzuki Fronx1441.0%newn/an/an/anewn/an/a
24Jaecoo J71431.0%newn/an/an/anewn/an/a
25Toyota Yaris Cross1400.9%n/a185561.5%n/a1611
26Mazda CX-51350.9%– 23.3%234161.1%– 3.5%2119

Source: MIA

Slovakia March 2026: Hyundai i20 up to #2

Hyundai i20 sales are up 133.6% in March.

The Slovak new car market is up a sturdy 9.7% year-on-year in March to 8,300 units, but the Q1 volume is in negative at -1.6% to 20,042. Skoda (+9.3%) maintains itself above 20% share while Volkswagen (+17.9%) is back up to 2nd place with 9.5% of the market. Toyota (+19.5%) is up one spot on last month #3 just as Hyundai (+15.9%) and Kia (-17.2%) are both down two to #4 and #5 respectively. Peugeot (+59.5%) sports the biggest YoY gain in the Top 10, with Mazda (+96.7%), Ford (+81.1%) and Renault (+34.4%) also making themselves noticed below.

Over in the models charts, the Skoda Octavia (-10.6%) stays on top with 4.4% of the market, distancing this time the Hyundai i20 (+133.6%) surging ahead to #2 overall vs. #7 so far this year. The Skoda Fabia (+31.3%) is up three spots on last month to #3 while the Nissan Qashqai (+20.3%) is up 26 to #4. The Toyota Corolla (+90.8%) rounds out the Top 5, with the Skoda Kamiq (+40.5%) and Scala (+29.8%) also in excellent shape in the remainder of the Top 10.

Previous month: Slovakia February 2026: Toyota Corolla threatens Skoda Octavia in stable market

One year ago: Slovakia March 2025: Skoda Karoq (+51%), Kia Ceed (+47.7%) impress in negative market

Full March 2026 Top 43 All brands and Top 276 All models below.

Slovakia March 2026 – brands:

PosBrandMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosPos
1Skoda1,73520.9%+ 9.3%14,14320.7%+ 1.2%11
2Volkswagen7929.5%+ 17.9%51,9589.8%+ 3.6%22
3Toyota7168.6%+ 19.5%41,8609.3%– 4.8%34
4Hyundai6628.0%+ 15.9%21,4977.5%+ 0.9%55
5Kia6467.8%– 17.2%31,6268.1%– 19.5%43
6Nissan3534.3%+ 8.0%185682.8%+ 12.3%1217
7Dacia2783.3%– 8.6%95933.0%– 24.3%96
8Citroen2663.2%+ 4.3%76183.1%– 7.6%87
9Suzuki2603.1%+ 59.5%67383.7%+ 76.1%614
10Peugeot2412.9%– 12.4%106513.2%– 13.9%79
11Mercedes2342.8%– 20.1%115872.9%– 18.0%108
12Ford2302.8%+ 81.1%85832.9%+ 11.9%1110
13BMW2112.5%– 1.9%145212.6%– 20.9%1311
14Renault2072.5%+ 34.4%124602.3%– 2.5%1513
15Audi1912.3%– 8.2%154052.0%– 19.5%1612
16Opel1632.0%+ 14.0%135022.5%+ 8.4%1415
17Mazda1201.4%+ 96.7%202281.1%+ 33.3%1923
18MG1021.2%– 12.1%162421.2%– 30.1%1816
19Honda931.1%+ 32.9%241680.8%– 0.6%2121
20KGM/Ssangyong791.0%– 21.8%191630.8%– 40.3%2418
21Fiat710.9%+ 195.8%172671.3%+ 242.3%1727
22Jeep680.8%– 23.6%221680.8%– 28.5%2225
23Land Rover680.8%+ 38.8%301370.7%– 4.2%2726
24Seat660.8%– 1.5%211800.9%– 10.9%2022
25Lexus660.8%+ 15.8%231600.8%– 26.6%2520
26BYD640.8%new271640.8%new2331
27Cupra580.7%– 19.4%291330.7%+ 3.1%2924
28Volvo540.7%– 19.4%281380.7%– 33.3%2619
29Omoda400.5%new26900.4%new3037
30Leapmotor280.3%new34690.3%new3234
31Jaecoo240.3%new31750.4%new3139
32Porsche210.3%– 36.4%35500.2%– 33.3%3328
33Alfa Romeo190.2%+ 46.2%251330.7%+ 202.3%2829
34Subaru160.2%– 46.7%32410.2%– 28.1%3430
35Mitsubishi140.2%+ 0.0%38190.1%– 47.2%3732
36DS90.1%+ 80.0%33340.2%+ 36.0%3535
37DR90.1%new –100.0%new3941
38Mini80.1%– 38.5%36170.1%– 39.3%3833
39Xpeng50.1%new40260.1%new3638
40DongFeng40.0%+ 0.0%3770.0%– 30.0%4036
41EVO40.0%new –40.0%new42 –
42MAN30.0%+ 0.0% –50.0%+ 66.7%4142
43Ineos20.0%+ 100.0%3940.0%+ 0.0%4344

Slovakia March 2026 – models:

PosModelMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Skoda Octavia3644.4%– 10.6%18834.4%– 14.2%11
2Hyundai i203063.7%+ 133.6%75122.6%+ 62.5%711
3Skoda Fabia2943.5%+ 31.3%66563.3%+ 10.3%33
4Nissan Qashqai2733.3%+ 20.3%304372.2%+ 19.1%1131
5Toyota Corolla2483.0%+ 90.8%26833.4%+ 76.0%212
6Skoda Karoq2342.8%+ 4.0%46153.1%+ 4.9%44
7Skoda Kamiq2292.8%+ 40.5%115362.7%+ 42.2%69
8Kia Sportage2172.6%+ 10.7%104682.3%– 6.2%95
9Skoda Scala1962.4%+ 29.8%144442.2%– 1.6%108
10Skoda Kodiaq1822.2%+ 0.0%94722.4%– 3.1%87
11Hyundai i301531.8%– 7.8%53621.8%– 24.1%146
12Kia Ceed1391.7%– 60.3%35362.7%– 41.1%52
13VW T-Roc1361.6%+ 491.3%283031.5%+ 352.2%1636
14Hyundai Tucson1331.6%– 13.1%84242.1%+ 23.3%1210
15Suzuki SX4 S-Cross1331.6%+ 92.8%123731.9%+ 100.5%1323
16VW Golf1271.5%+ 33.7%232651.3%– 22.5%1821
17Toyota Yaris Cross1261.5%+ 147.1%172971.5%+ 89.2%1719
18Skoda Superb1211.5%– 6.2%212561.3%– 26.6%2115
19Citroen C31141.4%– 19.7%152641.3%– 26.9%1917
20VW T-Cross1071.3%– 19.5%162571.3%– 1.5%2014
21Dacia Duster1041.3%– 29.3%202101.0%– 46.6%2313
22Ford Kuga971.2%+ 385.0%261850.9%+ 71.3%2824
23VW Taigo971.2%+ 32.9%491680.8%– 17.6%3228
24Suzuki Vitara951.1%+ 46.2%133071.5%+ 111.7%1532
25Dacia Bigster931.1%+ 1062.5%332081.0%+ 2500.0%2438
26VW Tiguan921.1%+ 1.1%242341.2%– 17.6%2216
27Kia Xceed841.0%+ 86.7%791320.7%+ 4.8%4142
28Kia Stonic801.0%+ 40.4%181991.0%+ 46.3%2535
29Peugeot 208730.9%– 31.1%411300.6%– 44.2%4225
30Toyota Proace City Verso710.9%+ 7000.0%371520.8%+ 15100.0%3688
31Toyota Corolla Cross690.8%+ 102.9% –690.3%– 55.5%7329
32Skoda Elroq680.8%+ 3.0%251840.9%+ 87.8%2933
33Citroen C3 Aircross640.8%n/a451340.7%+ 3250.0%4080
34Ford Transit/Tourneo Custom640.8%– 13.5%191900.9%– 9.5%2634
35Nissan X-Trail580.7%– 33.3%73980.5%– 15.5%5379
36VW Touran580.7%+ 48.7%321880.9%+ 45.7%2752
37Dacia Sandero570.7%– 17.4%381120.6%– 39.1%5030
38Jeep Avenger550.7%– 32.1%391470.7%– 27.6%3843
39Fiat Panda540.7%n/a351480.7%+ 14700.0%37106
40KGM/SsangYong Korando540.7%– 8.5%311140.6%– 27.8%4637
41Toyota Yaris540.7%– 48.1%221680.8%– 42.5%3120
42Kia K4530.6%new401150.6%new45289
43Renault Captur510.6%+ 0.0%431180.6%– 16.9%4451
44MG ZS490.6%– 39.5%271260.6%– 47.1%4327
45Citroen C5 Aircross480.6%+ 585.7%421030.5%+ 347.8%5284
46Audi A3470.6%+ 95.8%83680.3%+ 30.8%7474
47Mercedes GLC470.6%– 20.3%80950.5%– 31.7%5647
48Peugeot 308460.6%+ 100.0%291140.6%+ 62.9%47108
49Toyota C-HR460.6%– 37.0%441680.8%– 28.5%3022
50Mazda CX-30450.5%+ 200.0%50940.5%+ 100.0%57111
51VW Touareg450.5%+ 9.8%531130.6%+ 25.6%4944
52Peugeot 2008440.5%+ 41.9%61880.4%– 12.9%5945
53Opel Frontera430.5%new341530.8%new3559
54VW Tayron410.5%+ 51.9%461420.7%+ 264.1%3949
55MG HS400.5%+ 60.0%55830.4%+ 36.1%6665
56Renault Clio400.5%+ 166.7%58860.4%+ 1.2%6368
57Seat Leon400.5%+ 60.0%68810.4%– 6.9%6866
58Audi Q3390.5%– 4.9%47890.4%– 6.3%5850
59Hyundai Kona380.5%– 9.5%48960.5%– 20.0%5548
60VW Multivan370.4%– 5.1%511130.6%– 31.9%4841
61Opel Combo360.4%+ 140.0%159440.2%+ 15.8%104148
62Audi Q5350.4%+ 169.2%63970.5%+ 56.5%5462
63BMW X3330.4%+ 57.1%64870.4%+ 7.4%6061
64Opel Mokka330.4%+ 230.0%361550.8%+ 237.0%3489
65BMW X5320.4%+ 14.3%90700.3%– 7.9%7273
66Ford Transit/Tourneo Connect320.4%+ 1500.0%72620.3%+ 5.1%78115
67BMW X1310.4%– 3.1%122620.3%– 24.4%7783
68Land Rover Defender310.4%+ 93.8%103600.3%+ 36.4%81102
69Toyota Proace310.4%– 58.1%77750.4%– 69.9%7046
70Honda HR-V300.4%+ 50.0%100560.3%+ 9.8%8697
71Toyota Aygo X300.4%– 34.8%95860.4%– 28.3%6457
72Honda CR-V290.3%– 14.7%125490.2%– 37.2%9576
73Opel Grandland290.3%– 21.6%129760.4%– 35.6%6967
74Suzuki Swift290.3%+ 7.4%82520.3%– 27.8%9193
75Mercedes GLE280.3%– 12.5%62810.4%– 1.2%6754
76Renault Trafic280.3%+ 300.0%67650.3%+ 124.1%7556
77Skoda Enyaq280.3%+ 12.0%65640.3%+ 68.4%7690
78Mercedes GLB270.3%+ 170.0%127390.2%+ 11.4%107128
79Mercedes CLA250.3%+ 316.7%91480.2%+ 140.0%96140
80Toyota RAV4250.3%– 64.3%69840.4%– 70.7%6518
81Lexus ES240.3%+ 118.2%76620.3%+ 138.5%79113
82Range Rover Sport240.3%+ 71.4%149380.2%+ 2.7%112134
83Renault Austral240.3%+ 33.3%104530.3%+ 29.3%9098
84Cupra Terramar230.3%+ 53.3%124500.2%+ 31.6%9475
85Dacia Jogger230.3%– 66.2%75560.3%– 66.3%8539
86Mercedes G Class230.3%– 46.5%98510.3%– 46.3%9278
87BMW 5 Series220.3%– 29.0%84580.3%– 22.7%8392
88Peugeot 3008220.3%– 65.6%601600.8%– 19.2%3340
89Audi A5210.3%+ 75.0%110370.2%– 2.6%113112
90Jaecoo 7210.3%new66710.4%new71224
91Omoda 5210.3%new81510.3%new93212
92Kia Proceed 200.2%– 62.3%78450.2%– 63.7%10055
93Mazda CX-60200.2%+ 53.8%139280.1%+ 27.3%132141
94Mazda3200.2%+ 122.2%112410.2%+ 57.7%105144
95Citroen Berlingo190.2%– 58.7%59560.3%– 45.6%8453
96Cupra Formentor190.2%– 5.0%88450.2%+ 0.0%9987
97Omoda 9190.2%new74390.2%new109 –
98Peugeot Traveller190.2%+ 11.8%130340.2%– 17.1%120130
99Renault Symbioz190.2%+ 46.2%93460.2%+ 253.8%98122
100Skoda Enyaq Coupe190.2%+ 26.7%142330.2%– 60.7%124118
101Leapmotor B10180.2%new136400.2%new106197
102Mazda CX-5180.2%+ 260.0% –180.1%+ 12.5%160208
103Mercedes V Class180.2%– 21.7%70870.4%+ 45.0%6171
104Volvo XC40180.2%– 5.3%162360.2%– 16.3%118103
105BMW X7170.2%+ 41.7%102470.2%+ 38.2%97107
106Citroen C4170.2%– 67.3%57530.3%– 64.4%8926
107Kia Sorento170.2%– 39.3%85450.2%– 54.1%10158
108Audi Q8160.2%– 68.0%71440.2%– 54.6%10269
109BMW iX3160.2%+ 433.3% –160.1%+ 128.6%165235
110BYD Sealion 7160.2%new111550.3%new87100
111Ford Puma160.2%+ 128.6%54590.3%– 15.7%8260
112Seat Arona160.2%– 30.4%94610.3%+ 29.8%80116
113Hyundai Bayon150.2%– 6.3%106360.2%– 40.0%11670
114Mercedes GLS150.2%– 25.0%128390.2%– 37.1%10872
115Peugeot Rifter150.2%n/a141270.1%n/a135129
116Volvo XC60150.2%– 31.8%134340.2%– 47.7%12177
117Audi A6140.2%– 22.2%145240.1%– 40.0%141110
118BYD Atto 2140.2%new165200.1%new153 –
119BYD Seal U140.2%new87440.2%new103 –
120Fiat Doblo140.2%+ 27.3%167270.1%– 32.5%134155
121Mercedes GLA140.2%+ 0.0%119330.2%– 5.7%123119
122Renault Arkana140.2%– 6.7%131260.1%– 31.6%137142
123Honda Civic130.2%+ 333.3%156210.1%+ 320.0%151177
124Lexus NX130.2%– 40.9%138370.2%– 62.2%11481
125Porsche Cayenne130.2%– 23.5%120300.1%– 3.2%128124
126VW ID.7130.2%– 27.8%109390.2%– 11.4%110109
127Honda ZR-V120.1%+ 140.0%117240.1%+ 26.3%143143
128Lexus LBX120.1%+ 33.3%118280.1%– 17.6%131131
129MG 3120.1%+ 71.4%107250.1%– 16.7%139125
130Mitsubishi ASX120.1%+ 71.4%242140.1%– 6.7%174137
131VW Passat120.1%– 53.8%115390.2%– 60.6%11163
132BMW 3 Series110.1%– 38.9%99360.2%– 41.0%115123
133Jeep Compass110.1%+ 120.0%238140.1%+ 55.6%171201
134KGM/SsangYong Torres110.1%– 56.0%132190.1%– 66.1%157120
135Opel Astra110.1%– 15.4%92320.2%– 28.9%126101
136Peugeot 408110.1%new194340.2%new119 –
137Volvo XC90110.1%– 26.7%108340.2%– 44.3%12296
138Alfa Romeo Junior100.1%+ 42.9%561070.5%+ 256.7%5182
139Mercedes C Class100.1%– 23.1%171220.1%– 15.4%146159
140Nissan Juke100.1%+ 25.0%173190.1%+ 26.7%158206
141Seat Ateca 100.1%– 44.4%114360.2%– 41.0%117105
142BYD Dolphin Surf90.1%new228160.1%new166 –
143BYD Seal 6 DM-I Touring90.1%new –110.1%new187310
144Kia Picanto90.1%– 10.0%147170.1%– 26.1%162151
145Leapmotor C1090.1%new137260.1%new136203
146Mazda CX-8090.1%– 35.7%126200.1%– 52.4%154127
147Nissan Micra90.1%new –90.0%new206 –
148Renault Rafale90.1%– 59.1%150200.1%– 67.7%155126
149Subaru Crosstrek90.1%+ 350.0%121220.1%+ 450.0%148164
150VW Caddy90.1%– 73.5%86290.1%– 61.3%13091
151BMW 4 Series80.1%– 38.5%226220.1%– 56.0%145114
152DR 5.080.1%new –90.0%new201277
153Honda Jazz80.1%+ 0.0%157160.1%+ 0.0%167165
154Hyundai Santa Fe80.1%– 60.0%97320.2%– 34.7%12594
155Lexus UX80.1%+ 14.3%190140.1%– 46.2%173167
156Ssangyong Rexton80.1%– 33.3%101220.1%– 43.6%147139
157Audi Q670.1%+ 250.0%225120.1%– 14.3%181181
158Audi Q770.1%– 78.1%154210.1%– 66.1%14999
159Cupra Leon70.1%– 58.8%123250.1%– 3.8%138138
160Hyundai Inster70.1%– 30.0%233130.1%– 13.3%179172
161Opel Corsa70.1%– 84.1%113310.2%– 78.2%12764
162Range Rover70.1%+ 16.7%217140.1%– 17.6%175180
163Toyota Camry70.1%n/a161250.1%+ 2400.0%140330
164BMW IX60.1%– 40.0%202120.1%– 25.0%182187
165BMW X660.1%– 33.3%146200.1%– 20.0%152145
166Ford Transit Courier60.1%n/a186110.1%n/a188 –
167Kia EV560.1%new168100.0%new195 –
168Lexus RX60.1%– 25.0%169140.1%– 56.3%172135
169Mazda 6e60.1%new170170.1%new163204
170Mercedes E Class60.1%– 62.5%210160.1%– 54.3%169132
171Peugeot 500860.1%+ 50.0%89550.3%+ 292.9%88117
172Renault Kangoo60.1%+ 50.0%160140.1%– 33.3%176156
173Toyota BZ4X60.1%– 14.3%133280.1%+ 75.0%133183
174VW Caravelle60.1%n/a22090.0%n/a210226
175Alfa Romeo Tonale50.1%+ 400.0%22390.0%+ 200.0%200295
176BMW 7 Series50.1%– 28.6%164130.1%– 35.0%178169
177BMW X250.1%– 37.5%105230.1%+ 35.3%144158
178Cupra Tavascan50.1%+ 400.0% –50.0%+ 400.0%235261
179DS 450.1%n/a –60.0%n/a231297
180Ford Courier50.1%+ 0.0%135290.1%– 6.5%12995
181Kia Niro50.1%– 28.6%18890.0%– 64.0%205166
182Mercedes CLE50.1%+ 25.0%191110.1%+ 37.5%189205
183Peugeot 50850.1%– 75.0%21470.0%– 84.8%22486
184Renault 550.1%new177120.1%new184154
185Renault Scenic E-Tech50.1%new21870.0%new227284
186Volvo EX3050.1%+ 66.7%24890.0%+ 0.0%209184
187BMW iX140.0%+ 100.0%22760.0%– 14.3%229214
188Cupra Ateca40.0%n/a –80.0%n/a214275
189Dongfeng Box S3140.0%+ 33.3%18470.0%– 22.2%220191
190Ford Focus Combi40.0%– 55.6%116210.1%+ 0.0%150147
191Kia EV340.0%– 66.7%158160.1%– 51.5%168149
192Mercedes A Class40.0%– 42.9%148120.1%– 36.8%183150
193Mini Cooper40.0%– 55.6%193110.1%– 50.0%191152
194Opel Vivaro40.0%– 77.8%174110.1%– 63.3%192157
195Porsche 91140.0%– 42.9%175110.1%– 21.4%193173
196Ssangyong Tivoli40.0%– 20.0% –40.0%– 80.0%252163
197Subaru Forester40.0%– 75.0%19690.0%– 67.9%208153
198Volvo V6040.0%+ 300.0%179140.1%+ 180.0%177223
199VW ID.440.0%– 50.0%197190.1%– 20.8%159146
200Audi Q230.0%– 40.0%19980.0%– 27.3%212202
201BMW i430.0%– 25.0%20170.0%– 69.6%217190
202BMW i530.0%+ 200.0% –50.0%+ 66.7%233238
203BMW iX230.0%n/a –40.0%+ 0.0%240274
204DS 730.0%– 40.0%96240.1%+ 4.3%142192
205Fiat 60030.0%– 70.0%52860.4%+ 309.5%62104
206Ford Capri30.0%+ 200.0% –90.0%+ 200.0%202176
207Jaecoo 530.0%new23740.0%new243 –
208Kia EV430.0%new206170.1%new161250
209Kia EV630.0%– 82.4% –40.0%– 87.9%245170
210Kia PV530.0%new18980.0%new215294
211Land Rover Discovery30.0%+ 0.0% –70.0%– 22.2%222196
212Lexus RZ30.0%n/a –50.0%n/a237269
213MAN TGE30.0%+ 0.0% –50.0%+ 66.7%238251
214Mercedes Citan30.0%– 75.0%20970.0%– 61.1%223198
215Mini Aceman30.0%+ 200.0% –30.0%+ 200.0%266279
216Range Rover Velar30.0%n/a19590.0%– 25.0%207186
217Subaru Outback30.0%– 75.0%143100.0%– 60.0%197136
218Toyota Land Cruiser30.0%– 62.5%144200.1%– 50.0%156133
219VW ID.330.0%– 76.9%152130.1%– 45.8%180171
220Xpeng G630.0%new250150.1%new170 –
221Alfa Romeo Giulia20.0%+ 0.0%19860.0%+ 50.0%228241
222Alfa Romeo Stelvio20.0%– 33.3%153110.1%+ 57.1%185220
223BMW 1 Series20.0%– 50.0%18080.0%– 55.6%213178
224BMW 2 Series20.0%– 50.0%155160.1%+ 60.0%164175
225BMW XM20.0%+ 100.0% –50.0%– 16.7%234234
226Citroen Jumpy20.0%n/a –20.0%+ 100.0%272296
227Citroen Spacetourer20.0%– 75.0%23060.0%– 78.6%230121
228Evo 520.0%new –20.0%new273 –
229Evo Cuatro20.0%new –20.0%new274 –
230Ford Explorer20.0%+ 100.0%18590.0%+ 28.6%203174
231Ineos Grenadier20.0%+ 100.0%23640.0%+ 0.0%242266
232Jeep Wrangler20.0%+ 100.0% –30.0%– 78.6%260242
233Kia EV920.0%– 60.0% –30.0%– 76.9%261218
234Mercedes EQE20.0%– 33.3% –20.0%– 33.3%281237
235Mercedes Sprinter20.0%– 33.3%192100.0%+ 42.9%196232
236Nissan Townstar20.0%– 50.0% –30.0%– 57.1%269280
237Porsche Macan20.0%– 60.0%21670.0%– 56.3%225189
238Porsche Panamera20.0%– 50.0% –20.0%– 81.8%285213
239Renault Espace20.0%+ 0.0%24530.0%– 66.7%270219
240Renault Megane E-Tech20.0%+ 100.0%24630.0%+ 50.0%271319
241SsangYong Actyon20.0%new24740.0%new251233
242Suzuki e Vitara20.0%new –20.0%new287 –
243VW California20.0%n/a24940.0%n/a254 –
244Xpeng G920.0%new –110.1%new194222
245Audi A810.0%– 50.0% –10.0%– 50.0%289268
246Audi Q410.0%n/a20030.0%+ 50.0%256244
247BYD Seal10.0%new182110.1%new186 –
248BYD Seal 510.0%new22970.0%new218248
249Dacia Spring10.0%– 91.7%18370.0%– 78.1%219161
250DR 6.010.0%new –10.0%new291338
251DS No810.0%new23130.0%new258 –
252Ford Transit10.0%n/a –40.0%n/a241210
253Honda Prelude10.0%new –20.0%new277 –
254Hyundai i1010.0%– 96.0%20490.0%– 87.0%20485
255Hyundai Ioniq 910.0%new18770.0%new221262
256Kia EV210.0%new –10.0%new297 –
257Leapmotor T0310.0%new23930.0%new262258
258Mazda MX-510.0%n/a –20.0%n/a280324
259Mazda210.0%– 75.0%14080.0%– 50.0%216188
260Mercedes AMG GT10.0%– 75.0%20740.0%– 20.0%246243
261Mercedes EQA10.0%– 83.3% –40.0%– 63.6%248239
262Mercedes S Class10.0%– 85.7% –40.0%– 69.2%249179
263Mercedes SL10.0%n/a –10.0%– 50.0%298305
264Mercedes Vito10.0%– 83.3%172110.1%– 8.3%190162
265MG S510.0%new24130.0%new265252
266Mini Countryman10.0%– 66.7%21330.0%– 40.0%267253
267Mitsubishi Grandis10.0%new24320.0%new282326
268Mitsubishi Outlander10.0%+ 0.0% –30.0%+ 200.0%268230
269Nissan Ariya10.0%+ 0.0% –20.0%+ 100.0%283271
270Renault 410.0%new24460.0%new232264
271Renault Master10.0%n/a –10.0%n/a300329
272Suzuki Across10.0%– 50.0%21940.0%– 73.3%253209
273Volvo C4010.0%n/a –10.0%– 50.0%301259
274VW ID.510.0%– 87.5%22190.0%– 25.0%211216
275VW ID.BUZZ10.0%n/a22240.0%+ 100.0%255247
276VW Polo10.0%– 66.7%163100.0%– 9.1%199185

Source: ZAP

Slovenia March 2026: First win for the Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is the best-selling vehicle in Slovenia in March.

6,535 new cars found a buyer in Slovenia in March, a very strong 23.6% year-on-year improvement. The Q1 volume is up 12.5% to 16,501. Volkswagen (+11.6%) tops the brands charts at 12.3% share ahead of Skoda (+22.8%) at 11.9%. Renault (+16.7%) stays in third place but the performance of the month is delivered by Tesla, up 173.5% year-on-year and 22 spots on February to land at a record 4th place with 6.2% share. Previous best was #6 in March and November 2023 and 5% share in March 2023. Nissan (+64%) and Dacia (+107.1%) also impress below.

The Tesla Model 3 (+363.2%) is up 5-fold year-on-year to spectacularly take the models ranking lead with 5.4% share. It now ranks #7 year-to-date vs. #45 over the Full Year 2025. This is the Model 3’s first monthly win in Slovenia, its previous best being #2 in November 2023. The Nissan Qashqai (+94.4%) also has a fantastic month at #2, distancing the Skoda Octavia (-7.4%), #1 last month but #3 in March. The Renault Clio (+178.3%) surges year-on-year but has to settle for 4th place even though it remains #1 year-to-date.

Previous month: Slovenia February 2026: Skoda Octavia signs first win in 10 months

One year ago: Slovenia March 2025: Ford (+113.6%), Kia (+30.7%) highlight stable market

Full March 2026 Top 49 All brands and Top 279 All models below.

Slovenia March 2026 – brands:

PosBrandMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Volkswagen80712.3%+ 11.6%12,22913.5%+ 0.4%11
2Skoda77511.9%+ 22.8%21,82711.1%+ 13.8%22
3Renault5037.7%+ 16.7%31,2787.7%– 3.6%33
4Tesla4026.2%+ 173.5%264953.0%+ 178.1%1216
5Toyota3545.4%+ 15.7%41,0026.1%+ 19.3%45
6Nissan2824.3%+ 64.0%204372.6%+ 41.4%1515
7Hyundai2774.2%– 9.8%76994.2%– 16.9%64
8Peugeot2754.2%+ 20.6%57904.8%– 7.1%57
9Ford2323.6%– 13.1%96503.9%– 8.7%86
10Audi2273.5%+ 22.7%144722.9%– 3.1%1310
11Citroen2133.3%+ 18.3%66694.1%+ 23.0%711
12Dacia2033.1%+ 107.1%85773.5%+ 42.8%99
13Kia1922.9%– 26.2%105323.2%– 27.3%118
14BMW1712.6%+ 5.6%134362.6%+ 7.7%1613
15Opel1682.6%– 1.8%124482.7%+ 23.8%1412
16Mercedes1562.4%+ 41.8%115553.4%+ 24.4%1014
17Suzuki1171.8%– 0.8%162651.6%– 12.8%1818
18Mazda1101.7%+ 15.8%212481.5%+ 9.7%2020
19MG1081.7%+ 300.0%193532.1%+ 194.2%1717
20Seat951.5%+ 53.2%182441.5%+ 62.7%2122
21Leapmotor851.3%new152531.5%new1928
22Forthing761.2%+ 46.2%172161.3%+ 18.7%2219
23Cupra751.1%– 10.7%231711.0%– 26.6%2421
24Fiat651.0%+ 38.3%302061.2%+ 59.7%2324
25Omoda600.9%new221390.8%new2738
26Volvo540.8%+ 38.5%251420.9%+ 27.9%2626
27Jaecoo520.8%new271010.6%new2936
28Jeep460.7%+ 7.0%241530.9%+ 25.4%2523
29Dongfeng400.6%+ 2.6%32780.5%– 7.1%3129
30KG Mobility/Ssangyong380.6%+ 52.0%281180.7%+ 32.6%2827
31Geely340.5%– 15.0%29910.6%– 16.5%3025
32Alfa Romeo230.4%+ 76.9%35460.3%+ 39.4%3431
33Mitsubishi200.3%+ 100.0%31610.4%+ 74.3%3233
34Porsche190.3%+ 11.8%33580.4%– 4.9%3330
35BYD190.3%new50230.1%new4247
36Honda180.3%+ 12.5%39390.2%– 15.2%3632
37Land Rover140.2%– 17.6%38400.2%+ 8.1%3535
38Lexus130.2%– 18.8%34380.2%– 39.7%3734
39BAIC130.2%new43260.2%new3943
40Zeekr120.2%new36300.2%new3848
41Lynk & Co100.2%+ 66.7%41200.1%+ 81.8%4340
42Subaru80.1%+ 14.3%44190.1%+ 5.6%4439
43Mini70.1%– 46.2%37240.1%– 17.2%4037
44Xpeng70.1%new47110.1%new45 –
45Deepal60.1%new –60.0%new50 –
46DS40.1%+ 0.0%40240.1%+ 9.1%4141
47Hongqi40.1%new46110.1%new4645
48Man30.0%– 40.0% –70.0%+ 16.7%4742
49Voyah20.0%n/a –20.0%+ 0.0%5350
50Alpine10.0%+ 0.0%4870.0%+ 133.3%4846
 –Others460.7%– 58.2% –1360.8%– 24.0% – –

Slovenia March 2026 – models:

PosModelMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Tesla Model 33525.4%+ 363.2%1733642.2%+ 295.7%745
2Nissan Qashqai2413.7%+ 94.4%303632.2%+ 64.3%817
3Skoda Octavia1993.0%– 7.4%14792.9%+ 2.4%22
4Renault Clio1922.9%+ 178.3%25343.2%+ 23.6%11
5Renault Captur1832.8%+ 11.6%143232.0%– 26.3%93
6Peugeot 20081712.6%+ 137.5%34262.6%+ 57.2%39
7Skoda Kodiaq1672.6%+ 21.9%63912.4%+ 8.0%45
8Skoda Kamiq1652.5%+ 34.1%53782.3%– 9.1%54
9Toyota Corolla1181.8%+ 20.4%43762.3%+ 97.9%615
10Hyundai Tucson951.5%+ 10.5%102641.6%– 8.7%138
11Toyota Yaris Cross911.4%+ 26.4%242031.2%+ 6.8%1714
12VW Tiguan911.4%+ 19.7%72961.8%+ 11.3%106
13VW Taigo891.4%+ 56.1%252261.4%+ 35.3%1416
14VW Golf791.2%– 6.0%82681.6%– 31.5%1211
15VW T-Cross771.2%– 7.2%132201.3%+ 5.3%1510
16Dacia Duster751.1%+ 15.4%171961.2%– 18.0%1912
17VW Polo711.1%+ 294.4%911080.7%+ 86.2%4943
18Opel Frontera691.1%new231711.0%new2558
19Dacia Bigster681.0%new111811.1%new2155
20Forthing T5 Evo671.0%+ 63.4%161761.1%+ 10.7%2219
21Suzuki Vitara641.0%+ 23.1%361350.8%– 6.3%3335
22Ford Tourneo Custom631.0%– 3.1%122031.2%+ 0.0%1624
23Skoda Karoq631.0%– 3.1%201591.0%+ 17.8%2731
24Kia Sportage620.9%– 21.5%311500.9%– 28.2%3020
25Kia Stonic610.9%+ 0.0%291631.0%– 9.4%2628
26Seat Leon600.9%+ 57.9%211571.0%+ 78.4%2844
27Citroen C3580.9%– 38.3%152011.2%– 35.2%1813
28VW ID.7570.9%+ 200.0%561190.7%+ 176.7%4140
29Hyundai Kona560.9%– 21.1%281450.9%– 5.2%3127
30Citroen C3 Aircross550.8%n/a191941.2%+ 9600.0%2077
31Mazda CX-30550.8%– 8.3%421270.8%– 7.3%3731
30Audi Q3540.8%– 15.6%371290.8%– 5.8%3533
31VW Multivan540.8%– 33.3%411170.7%– 52.8%4425
32Omoda 5530.8%new271240.8%new40139
33Dacia Sandero510.8%+ 168.4%261741.1%+ 91.2%2322
34Skoda Elroq490.7%+ 113.0%321080.7%+ 248.4%4861
35Tesla Model Y490.7%– 31.0%391280.8%+ 48.8%3621
36Toyota C-HR490.7%+ 22.5%611030.6%– 16.9%5037
37VW Touran470.7%+ 88.0%62980.6%+ 6.5%5234
38Ford Kuga460.7%+ 43.8%221741.1%+ 27.0%2423
39Peugeot 3008450.7%+ 104.5%381420.9%+ 71.1%3247
40Citroen C5 Aircross440.7%+ 57.1%341170.7%+ 116.7%4378
41Opel Mokka440.7%– 10.2%301520.9%+ 92.4%2930
42VW Passat430.7%– 18.9%85950.6%– 24.0%5429
43VW T-Roc430.7%– 57.0%92861.7%+ 4.8%117
44Hyundai i30420.6%+ 68.0%76820.5%+ 24.2%6176
45Jaecoo 7420.6%new103630.4%new76123
46Fiat Grande Panda400.6%new871480.9%new30131
47Ford Tourneo Connect400.6%+ 1900.0%158740.4%+ 516.7%6490
48Skoda Fabia400.6%+ 66.7%54840.5%– 4.5%5854
49Renault Austral390.6%– 45.1%471180.7%– 33.0%4230
50Skoda Scala390.6%+ 44.4%52940.6%+ 54.1%5568
51Suzuki SX4 S-Cross380.6%– 15.6%35970.6%– 14.2%5356
52VW Touareg380.6%+ 137.5%69700.4%+ 84.2%70129
53VW Tayron370.6%– 7.5%461250.8%+ 145.1%3942
54MG ZS EV360.6%+ 176.9%112610.4%+ 74.3%8063
55Audi Q5350.5%+ 337.5%100640.4%+ 4.9%7469
56Leapmotor T03350.5%new181490.9%new3185
57Kia Ceed340.5%– 44.3%401080.7%– 37.2%4726
58Skoda Enyaq340.5%+ 1033.3%84610.4%+ 916.7%81121
60Cupra Tavascan320.5%+ 18.5%74540.3%+ 31.7%8692
61Peugeot 208320.5%– 61.0%441310.8%– 59.9%3418
62Cupra Born290.4%+ 7.4%124530.3%– 57.9%8753
63Leapmotor B10290.4%new83670.4%new73174
64Toyota Proace290.4%+ 45.0%79680.4%– 27.7%7152
65Ford Transit280.4%n/a95550.3%n/a85295
66Jeep Avenger280.4%– 22.2%331100.7%+ 14.6%4632
67Mercedes GLC280.4%+ 86.7%311270.8%+ 35.1%3851
68MG ZS280.4%n/a431110.7%n/a4571
69Citroen Berlingo270.4%+ 35.0%48750.5%– 14.8%6379
70Hyundai i20270.4%– 28.9%109420.3%– 34.4%9649
71Mercedes B-Class270.4%+ 237.5%170720.4%– 12.2%6780
73Audi A3260.4%+ 36.8%108470.3%– 9.6%9366
74Dongfeng Box260.4%– 33.3%63620.4%– 26.2%7860
75Toyota Yaris260.4%+ 18.2%55840.5%+ 42.4%6048
76VW ID.4260.4%+ 36.8%60710.4%– 29.7%6941
77Audi Q7250.4%+ 212.5%165340.2%+ 70.0%122149
78Fiat 600250.4%+ 92.3%80570.3%+ 35.7%8388
79Ford Puma250.4%+ 13.6%81510.3%+ 18.6%9074
80Hyundai Inster250.4%+ 1150.0%77520.3%+ 2500.0%88112
81Citroen C4240.4%– 20.0%53710.4%+ 0.0%6857
82Mercedes V-Class230.4%+ 2200.0%57610.4%+ 103.3%79106
83Renault Symbioz230.4%+ 64.3%45920.6%+ 104.4%5646
84Volvo XC40230.4%+ 35.3%50630.4%+ 50.0%77103
85BMW X1220.3%– 4.3%66600.4%– 6.3%8275
86Seat Ibiza220.3%+ 633.3%141350.2%+ 169.2%121108
87Alfa Romeo Junior210.3%+ 320.0%114410.2%+ 105.0%9895
88Geely Starray210.3%– 16.0%88410.2%+ 0.0%99119
89Kia Xceed210.3%– 36.4%73560.3%– 29.1%8464
90Leapmotor C10210.3%new111370.2%new110153
91VW Caravelle200.3%n/a227300.2%n/a128175
92BMW X3190.3%+ 137.5%67480.3%+ 182.4%9293
93MG 3190.3%+ 216.7%171840.5%+ 546.2%57111
94Opel Astra190.3%– 9.5%220290.2%– 31.0%129110
95Renault 5190.3%+ 35.7%113740.4%+ 72.1%6570
96Skoda Superb190.3%+ 35.7%65730.4%+ 92.1%6673
97BMW 1 Series170.3%+ 30.8%118330.2%+ 13.8%124133
98Mazda6e170.3%new89430.3%new95169
99Mercedes CLA170.3%+ 41.7%51510.3%+ 112.5%91125
100Opel Corsa170.3%– 65.3%136380.2%– 65.5%10739
101Renault Trafic170.3%– 15.0%122390.2%– 31.6%10591
102Toyota bZ4X170.3%+ 325.0%151290.2%+ 61.1%131136
103Volvo XC60170.3%+ 112.5%90520.3%+ 126.1%89124
104BMW iX3160.2%+ 1500.0%205180.1%+ 500.0%155293
105Jeep Compass160.2%+ 433.3%119350.2%+ 288.9%118161
106Nissan Juke160.2%+ 45.5%163250.2%– 7.4%144132
107Audi A6150.2%+ 66.7%115350.2%+ 75.0%116117
108Audi Q2150.2%– 11.8%99400.2%– 21.6%10087
109Audi Q6 e-tron150.2%+ 114.3%152230.1%+ 9.5%146105
110Mazda CX-60150.2%+ 275.0%216250.2%+ 400.0%143192
111Mercedes GLA150.2%+ 66.7%78640.4%+ 48.8%7597
112Suzuki Swift150.2%– 25.0%142260.2%– 36.6%13998
113Toyota RAV4150.2%– 55.9%581020.6%+ 6.3%5150
114KG Mobility Korando140.2%+ 16.7%93460.3%+ 31.4%9499
115Opel Grandland X140.2%– 12.5%105340.2%– 22.7%12386
116Peugeot 5008140.2%+ 7.7%106390.2%– 7.1%103134
117Audi A5130.2%– 31.6%98360.2%– 21.7%11189
118Ford Tourneo Courier130.2%– 85.1%75390.2%– 80.0%10136
119KG Mobility Torres130.2%+ 116.7%110370.2%+ 2.8%109107
120Nissan Micra130.2%new –130.1%new178 –
121Renault Megane Conquest130.2%– 71.7%128390.2%– 52.4%10483
122BMW X5120.2%– 7.7%146260.2%+ 13.0%138140
123Hyundai Bayon120.2%– 57.1%102350.2%– 54.5%11762
124Mitsubishi ASX120.2%+ 200.0%64360.2%+ 200.0%114144
125Porsche Cayenne120.2%+ 200.0%139270.2%+ 50.0%136138
126BMW 2 Series110.2%+ 10.0%86320.2%+ 14.3%125115
127BMW 5 Series110.2%– 50.0%116360.2%– 43.8%11296
128BMW iX1110.2%+ 10.0%154310.2%+ 121.4%127104
129Ford Explorer110.2%+ 450.0%182250.2%+ 257.1%142127
130KG Mobility Tivoli110.2%+ 120.0%96350.2%+ 133.3%119146
131MG HS110.2%+ 266.7%104420.3%+ 2.4%97113
132Nissan X-Trail 110.2%– 62.1%97350.2%– 28.6%120128
133VW Caddy110.2%– 54.2%68360.2%– 40.0%11567
134Zeekr7X110.2%new143250.2%new145283
135Audi Q8100.2%+ 0.0%144200.1%– 4.8%151135
136Cupra Terramar100.2%– 50.0%101270.2%– 42.6%133100
137Hyundai Ioniq 5100.2%+ 233.3%185200.1%+ 25.0%152120
138Jaecoo 5100.2%new49380.2%new106 –
139Lexus LE100.2%– 16.7%121280.2%– 41.7%132116
140Mazda CX-5100.2%+ 11.1% –100.1%– 50.0%191200
141BAIC X790.1%new –150.1%new169233
142BMW i490.1%+ 50.0%153250.2%+ 13.6%140150
143Dacia Jogger90.1%– 30.8%147250.2%– 49.0%14181
144Forthing U-Tour90.1%– 18.2%92320.2%+ 39.1%126137
145Geely Cityray90.1%new82360.2%new113145
146Lynk & Co 0290.1%+ 350.0%169150.1%+ 650.0%170162
147Seat Arona90.1%+ 28.6%129290.2%+ 26.1%130114
148BMW X280.1%+ 33.3%155180.1%+ 28.6%156191
149Mercedes A-Class80.1%+ 0.0%117770.5%+ 126.5%62122
150Toyota Aygo X80.1%+ 166.7%197270.2%+ 170.0%137198
151Volvo EX3080.1%+ 166.7%26890.1%+ 12.5%202199
152VW California80.1%+ 0.0%123170.1%+ 41.7%164171
153Audi Q470.1%+ 75.0%164150.1%+ 114.3%168118
154BMW IX70.1%n/a204120.1%+ 500.0%181206
155BYD Seal70.1%new –70.0%new213277
156Honda CR-V70.1%+ 133.3%159160.1%– 11.1%165151
157Land Rover Defender70.1%– 12.5%187160.1%– 15.8%166188
158MG 470.1%+ 40.0%134270.2%– 10.0%134126
159Omoda 9 PHEV70.1%new219150.1%new171280
160Porsche 91170.1%+ 0.0%127180.1%+ 0.0%161147
161BMW 3 Series60.1%+ 100.0%131210.1%+ 61.5%149194
162Hyundai Santa Fe60.1%+ 50.0%186140.1%+ 7.7%174179
163Kia Picanto60.1%– 40.0%120180.1%– 25.0%158143
164Mazda360.1%– 45.5%160190.1%– 26.9%153141
165MG S5 EV60.1%new94270.2%new135164
166Mini Cooper60.1%+ 0.0%135180.1%+ 28.6%159160
167Mitsubishi Grandis60.1%new162180.1%new160 –
168VW Transporter60.1%– 33.3%130160.1%– 56.8%167102
169Xpeng G660.1%new20190.1%new203 –
170BMW i550.1%– 37.5%203100.1%– 23.1%188193
171BMW M350.1%+ 66.7%20670.0%– 22.2%212201
172Deepal S0550.1%new –50.0%new233 –
173Honda Civic50.1%+ 0.0% –70.0%– 12.5%214197
174Mercedes AMG/GT50.1%– 50.0%132230.1%– 30.3%147159
175Mercedes E-Class50.1%– 28.6%133130.1%– 38.1%177186
176Mercedes GLB50.1%+ 66.7%161100.1%– 37.5%193180
177Porsche Macan50.1%+ 25.0%260100.1%– 41.2%195167
178Range Rover50.1%+ 0.0%149180.1%+ 63.6%162156
179Renault Espace50.1%– 50.0%172130.1%+ 0.0%179195
180Subaru Forester50.1%– 28.6%22480.0%– 33.3%209165
181VW ID.350.1%– 16.7%228130.1%– 62.9%180109
182BYD Atto 240.1%new –40.0%new240350
183BYD Dolphin Surf40.1%new23960.0%new221276
184Citroen Jumpy40.1%– 42.9%18190.1%– 25.0%199152
185Cupra Formentor40.1%– 60.0%70370.2%+ 94.7%108130
186Dongfeng SX5G EV40.1%new –40.0%new242355
187Hongqi HS340.1%new18490.1%new200255
188Kia EV340.1%– 60.0%148210.1%– 50.0%150101
189Mazda240.1%– 42.9%189140.1%– 48.1%175163
190Mercedes C-Class40.1%– 20.0%190100.1%– 37.5%192177
191Mercedes GLS40.1%+ 33.3%21860.0%+ 50.0%222243
192Peugeot Expert40.1%+ 100.0%138150.1%+ 650.0%172190
193Peugeot Rifter40.1%+ 0.0% –40.0%– 81.0%251178
194Renault Rafale40.1%– 50.0%195100.1%– 33.3%196170
195Renault Scenic40.1%+ 300.0%150180.1%+ 800.0%163158
196Seat Ateca40.1%– 71.4%107230.1%– 8.0%148142
197Volvo XC9040.1%– 60.0%199100.1%– 67.7%197154
198VW ID.Buzz40.1%+ 300.0%175120.1%+ 1100.0%184300
199Audi RS330.0%+ 50.0%23260.0%+ 20.0%218226
200Audi SQ530.0%n/a –40.0%n/a237285
201BAIC BJ3030.0%new14590.1%new198344
202Dongfeng Huge30.0%new –30.0%new260353
203Dongfeng S730.0%new –30.0%new261 –
204Dongfeng V930.0%new24240.0%new243 –
205DS 730.0%+ 0.0%156180.1%+ 0.0%157176
206Ford Capri30.0%+ 200.0%168110.1%+ 1000.0%186189
207Ford Focus30.0%– 75.0%157140.1%– 26.3%17394
208Man TGE30.0%– 40.0% –70.0%+ 16.7%217172
209Mercedes GLE30.0%+ 0.0%217120.1%+ 0.0%182202
210Mercedes Sprinter30.0%+ 200.0%25640.0%+ 0.0%249261
211Mercedes Vito30.0%+ 200.0%191100.1%+ 400.0%194229
212Opel Vivaro30.0%+ 50.0%194120.1%+ 500.0%183187
213Peugeot 30830.0%– 88.5%221140.1%– 82.5%17682
214Renault 430.0%new140110.1%new187223
215Audi S520.0%+ 100.0% –30.0%– 25.0%256247
216BMW M520.0%+ 100.0%179100.1%+ 100.0%189215
217BMW X620.0%– 75.0%208110.1%– 38.9%185168
218BMW XM20.0%+ 0.0%18050.0%+ 25.0%232216
219BYD Sealion 520.0%new –20.0%new274 –
220BYD Sealion 720.0%new –40.0%new241319
221Geely Coolray20.0%– 86.7%183100.1%– 85.3%19084
222Geely EX520.0%new21040.0%new244254
223Honda HR-V20.0%– 50.0%21170.0%– 53.3%215173
224Honda Jazz20.0%– 50.0%24770.0%+ 40.0%216221
225Honda ZR-V20.0%n/a –20.0%n/a276360
226Hyundai i1020.0%– 95.8%71390.2%– 73.5%10238
227Jeep Renegade20.0%– 33.3%21280.0%– 38.5%205211
228Kia EV620.0%+ 100.0% –20.0%– 84.6%280241
229Lexus NX20.0%– 33.3%21580.0%– 27.3%207222
230Mazda CX-8020.0%– 33.3%25390.1%– 10.0%201207
231Mercedes CLE20.0%new –20.0%new282269
232Mercedes EQV20.0%new –20.0%new284308
233Mitsubishi Outlander20.0%new19360.0%new224203
234Opel Combo20.0%– 77.8%25840.0%– 82.6%250155
235Peugeot 40820.0%– 71.4%137190.1%– 20.8%154183
236Porsche Panamera20.0%n/a22260.0%+ 200.0%225238
237Subaru Crosstrek20.0%n/a26350.0%+ 66.7%236230
238Voyah Courage20.0%new –20.0%new288334
239Alfa Romeo Giulia10.0%– 50.0% –10.0%– 66.7%292263
240Alfa Romeo Tonale10.0%+ 0.0% –10.0%– 50.0%293267
241Alpine A29010.0%+ 0.0%17670.0%+ 250.0%211249
242Audi A110.0%– 80.0%17750.0%– 54.5%229204
243Audi A810.0%+ 0.0%23120.0%+ 100.0%270316
244Audi S310.0%– 75.0%17860.0%+ 50.0%219246
245Audi SQ710.0%n/a –10.0%n/a294343
246BAIC X5510.0%new –20.0%new272252
247BMW 7 Series10.0%– 66.7% –30.0%+ 0.0%257259
248BMW iX210.0%+ 0.0%23560.0%– 33.3%220213
249BMW M210.0%– 80.0%16750.0%– 28.6%230228
250BMW M410.0%– 50.0%20730.0%– 57.1%258224
251BMW X710.0%– 75.0%20950.0%– 37.5%231220
252BMW Z410.0%n/a23820.0%n/a273288
253Citroen Jumper10.0%n/a24020.0%+ 0.0%275320
254Deepal S0710.0%new –10.0%new299 –
255Dongfeng Shine E310.0%new –10.0%new301302
256DS 410.0%+ 0.0%24350.0%+ 25.0%234289
257Hyundai Ioniq 610.0%– 50.0%24940.0%– 50.0%245214
258Hyundai Ioniq 910.0%new –20.0%new277290
259Kia EV410.0%new25120.0%new279364
260Kia Sorento10.0%+ 0.0%25240.0%– 20.0%246217
261Land Rover Discovery10.0%– 66.7% –30.0%+ 0.0%263292
262Lexus UX10.0%+ 0.0% –20.0%– 50.0%281257
263Lynk & Co 0810.0%new18850.0%new235242
264Mazda MX-510.0%+ 0.0% –10.0%+ 0.0%308296
265Mercedes EQA10.0%+ 0.0%25420.0%+ 0.0%283271
266Mercedes G-Class10.0%+ 0.0% –40.0%+ 33.3%248232
267MG 510.0%n/a –10.0%+ 0.0%311237
268Mini Countryman10.0%– 80.0%19260.0%– 33.3%223225
269Nissan Townstar10.0%– 87.5% –10.0%– 91.7%313182
270Range Rover Evoque10.0%+ 0.0% –30.0%– 25.0%266262
271Renault Kangoo10.0%– 88.9%22340.0%– 71.4%252208
272Subaru Outback10.0%n/a19660.0%+ 0.0%226245
273Tesla Model X10.0%n/a –20.0%n/a285 –
274Toyota Land Cruiser10.0%– 90.0% –80.0%– 81.4%210148
275Volvo EX9010.0%+ 0.0% –20.0%+ 0.0%287273
276Volvo V6010.0%n/a22640.0%+ 300.0%254274
277VW Crafter10.0%– 66.7%20060.0%– 40.0%228196
278Xpeng G910.0%new26920.0%new289 –
279Zeekr 00110.0%new27030.0%new269336

Source: ADS SLO

New Caledonia (France) Q1 2026: Suzuki and Dacia Duster dominate

Suzuki holds 10.6% of the New Caledonian new car market over Q1.

Q1 volumes in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory located northeast of Australia, gain 44.8% year-on-year to 1,053 units, due to particularly low year-ago results. Suzuki (+115.4%) more than doubles its sales year-on-year to reach 10.6% share, toppling Toyota (+36.4%). Hyundai (+43.7%) matches the market while Dacia (+116.3%) shoots up to 8.8% share. Isuzu (+388.9%), BYD (+311.1%) and Fiat (+310%) post surreal gains below.

Model-wise, the Dacia Duster (+133.3%) dominates the charts with 6.6% share, distancing the Hyundai Tucson (+175%) and Suzuki Swift (+193.8%). The Isuzu D-Max (+485.7%) and Fiat Panda (+3500%) round out the Top 5. Notice also the BAIC X35 at #11, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at #12 and the BYD Shark 6 at #23. 

Previous post: New Caledonia (France) January-February 2026: Dacia Duster distant leader

Previous year: New Caledonia (France) Full Year 2025: Toyota and Hilux stay on top in negative market

Full Q1 2026 Top 36 All brands and Top 25 models below.

New Caledonia (France) Q1 2026 – brands:

PosBrand1-3 2026%/25FY25
1Suzuki11210.6%+ 115.4%3
2Toyota10510.0%+ 36.4%1
3Hyundai  1029.7%+ 43.7%4
4Dacia938.8%+ 116.3%8
5Ford  696.6%+ 27.8%5
6Renault 646.1%– 5.9%2
7Citroen  484.6%– 18.6%6
8Isuzu444.2%+ 388.9%15
9Peugeot424.0%– 17.6%7
10Fiat413.9%+ 310.0%14
11Mitsubishi  413.9%+ 13.9%9
12Subaru393.7%+ 50.0%11
13BYD373.5%+ 311.1%12
14Kia  363.4%+ 50.0%10
15MG252.4%+ 316.7%17
16BAIC201.9%+ 25.0%19
17Nissan181.7%+ 63.6%13
18Honda161.5%+ 1500.0%31
19Geely151.4%+ 36.4%22
20Chevrolet  100.9%+ 100.0%24
21ZNA100.9%+ 900.0%34
22Changan70.7%– 68.2%16
23FAW70.7%+ 250.0%30
24Audi60.6%+ 100.0%29
25BMW60.6%+ 0.0%21
26DFSK50.5%+ 25.0%35
27DS50.5%+ 150.0%32
28Great Wall  50.5%+ 150.0%23
29Mercedes50.5%– 37.5%18
30Mini50.5%+ 150.0%36
31Ram40.4%+ 100.0%38
32Land Rover30.3%– 62.5%27
33Opel30.3%– 25.0%20
34Porsche30.3%+ 0.0%28
35Alfa Romeo10.1%– 50.0%37
36Mazda10.1%– 66.7%33

New Caledonia (France) Q1 2026 – models:

PosModel1-3 2026%/25FY25
1Dacia Duster706.6%+ 133.3%3
2Hyundai Tucson555.2%+ 175.0%8
3Suzuki Swift474.5%+ 193.8%2
4Isuzu D-Max413.9%+ 485.7%18
5Fiat Panda363.4%+ 3500.0%44
6Toyota Hilux363.4%+ 71.4%1
7Suzuki Jimny353.3%+ 16.7%5
8Ford Ranger323.0%+ 0.0%4
9Subaru Crosstrek242.3%+ 100.0%14
10Renault Kangoo212.0%+ 61.5%6
11BAIC X35201.9%+ 33.3%23
12Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross191.8%+ 533.3%n/a
13Ford Puma181.7%+ 38.5%20
14Citroen Berlingo161.5%+ 23.1%11
15Hyundai Grand i10151.4%+ 0.0%9
16Dacia Sandero141.3%+ 40.0%40
17Renault Trafic141.3%– 17.6%17
18Toyota RAV4141.3%+ 16.7%12
19Hyundai Staria131.2%– 18.8%26
20Subaru Forester131.2%+ 0.0%15
21Suzuki Ignis131.2%+ 160.0%24
22Toyota Yaris Cross131.2%+ 8.3%39
23BYD Shark 6121.1%newn/a
24Honda Jazz121.1%n/an/a
25Peugeot Expert121.1%+ 20.0%35
26Suzuki S-Presso121.1%new –
27Toyota Yaris121.1%+ 71.4%34

Source: Manufacturers. Many thanks to Stéphane

Singapore March 2026: Chery, MG, Tesla shine in market up 16.5%

Chery sells the Omoda and Jaecoo brands in Singapore

It’s a sturdy month for new car sales in Singapore with March volumes up 16.5% year-on-year to 5,049. This brings the Q1 tally up 22.1% to 13,322 units. BYD (+40.9%) further strengthens its grip on the market with a splendid 22.8% share vs. 24.3% so far this year. Toyota (+0.8%) can only edge up and ends the month just 20 sales above a surging Tesla (+308.6%). Meanwhile BMW (-41.7%), Mercedes (-33.1%) and Honda (-48.7%) are in complete freefall. Chery (+550%), MG (+403.7%), GAC (+176.5%) and to a lesser extent Nissan (+49.5%) all post surreal gains in the remainder of the Top 10.

Previous month: Singapore February 2026: Chery, Zeekr impress in market edging up

One year ago: Singapore March 2025: BYD up 60% to hold onto pole position

Full March 2026 Top 50 All brands ranking below.

Singapore March 2026 – brands:

PosBrandMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1BYD1,15022.8%+ 40.9%13,23924.3%+ 48.4%11
2Toyota (incl Lexus)63712.6%+ 0.8%21,93214.5%+ 38.7%22
3Tesla61712.2%+ 308.6%31,51511.4%+ 266.8%36
4BMW3046.0%– 41.7%48326.2%– 37.2%53
5Mercedes2995.9%– 33.1%68566.4%– 37.7%44
6Honda2685.3%– 48.7%56825.1%– 35.9%65
7GAC2244.4%+ 176.5%93912.9%+ 145.9%811
8Chery2084.1%+ 550.0%76004.5%+ 566.7%716
9Nissan1633.2%+ 49.5%103412.6%+ 36.9%1010
10MG1362.7%+ 403.7%83752.8%+ 257.1%913
11Kia1092.2%– 2.7%122742.1%– 18.5%119
12Xpeng1062.1%+ 11.6%142471.9%+ 30.0%1312
13Zeekr1022.0%+ 343.5%112692.0%+ 327.0%1214
14Dongfeng701.4%+ 180.0%181461.1%+ 73.8%1722
15Mazda681.3%– 6.8%201281.0%– 44.1%208
16Suzuki641.3%+ 45.5%191801.4%+ 66.7%1421
17Porsche641.3%+ 6.7%151461.1%– 13.1%1817
18Audi511.0%– 1.9%161541.2%+ 26.2%1615
19Volvo511.0%– 19.0%171361.0%– 4.2%1918
20Opel491.0%+ 1533.3%37510.4%+ 1600.0%2732
21AvatR410.8%new21780.6%new2131
22Hyundai390.8%– 70.7%131671.3%– 53.5%157
23Geely340.7%new28590.4%new2337
24Subaru330.7%– 29.8%27760.6%– 42.9%2219
25Maxus300.6%+ 172.7%26590.4%+ 55.3%2426
26Mini190.4%– 40.6%24540.4%– 32.5%2524
27Leapmotor160.3%new23500.4%new2835
28Land Rover140.3%– 30.0%29520.4%+ 30.0%2625
29Polestar110.2%– 57.7%30240.2%– 48.9%3127
30Volkswagen100.2%– 86.3%22450.3%– 68.5%2920
31Deepal90.2%+ 200.0%25310.2%+ 675.0%3028
32Maserati80.2%+ 33.3%  –80.1%– 55.6%3936
33Great Wall60.1%– 60.0%35120.1%– 64.7%3429
34Cupra60.1%+ 20.0%3990.1%+ 80.0%3634
35Skoda50.1%– 86.5%31220.2%– 75.3%3223
36NIO40.1%new33160.1%new3359
37Skyworth40.1%+ 100.0%4450.0%+ 0.0%4142
38Jaguar30.1%n/a3290.1%+ 800.0%3743
39McLaren30.1%n/a  –30.0%n/a4650
40Smart20.0%– 81.8%3480.1%– 55.6%3833
41Ferrari20.0%+ 100.0%4150.0%– 37.5%4040
42Jeep20.0%– 66.7%  –30.0%– 62.5%4448
43Eveasy10.0%new  –100.1%new3545
44Citroen10.0%– 50.0%  –40.0%– 60.0%4238
45Rolls Royce10.0%n/a4340.0%+ 100.0%4346
46Lamborghini10.0%n/a  –30.0%– 40.0%4544
47Aston Martin10.0%n/a  –20.0%n/a4753
48Bentley10.0%– 50.0%  –20.0%– 75.0%4839
49KGM/SsangYong10.0%n/a4220.0%n/a4961
50Peugeot10.0%– 90.0%  –20.0%– 95.3%5130

Source: LTA

Albania March 2026: BYD monopolises Top 7, reaches record share at 62.4%+

The BYD Sealion 7 is the best-selling vehicle in Albania in March.

Thanks to CE Auto, today we can share with you exclusive data for Albania. The market is up a spectacular 212.4% year-on-year for the month to 1,315 units, which is more than the Q1 volume of 2025 (1,301). YTD sales are up 146.6% to 3,218. This month and for the first time, BYD monopolises the Top 7 and reaches at least 62.4% share, a new record. The Sealion 7 is #1 again at 19% share ahead of the Yuan up at 13.9% and Seagull (+241%) at 10.1%. The Yuan Plus and Song Plus round out the Top 5 above the Tang and Fang Cheng Bao Tai 3.

Previous month: Albania February 2026: BYD Sealion 7 best-seller, 7 BYDs in Top 9

One year ago: Albania March 2025: BYD Seagull and Song Plus on top

Full March 2026 Top 10 models ranking below.

Albania March 2026 – models:

PosModelMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1BYD Sealion 725019.0%n/a156517.6%n/a13
2BYD Yuan Up18313.9%n/a250315.6%n/a25
3BYD Seagull13310.1%+ 241.0%33159.8%+ 121.8%31
4BYD Yuan Plus1088.2%n/a42247.0%+ 330.8%44
5BYD Song Plus483.7%+ 29.7%51705.3%+ 80.9%52
6BYD Tang393.0%n/a7963.0%n/a6n/a
7BYD Fang Cheng Bao Tai3312.4%n/a9762.4%n/a7n/a
8VW ID.3302.3%– 6.3%n/a541.7%– 44.3%97
9BYD Atto 2272.1%n/an/a531.6%n/a10n/a
9Wuling Hongguang EV272.1%n/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
n/aSkoda Kamiq50.4%– 85.3%6571.8%+ 18.8%89

Source: CE Auto

Serbia March 2026: Skoda Octavia leads, BYD Seal cracks Top 10

The BYD Seal manages its first ever Serbian Top 10 finish in March.

Based on data shared with us by our Central European partner CE Auto, the Serbian new car market is up 27.2% year-on-year in March to 3,868 units. This brings the year-to-date tally up 16.3% to 8,093. The Skoda Octavia (+74.4%) surges ahead to dominate the models ranking at 6.1% share vs. 5.3% year-to-date. The Toyota Corolla (+23.4%) is up three spots on last month to #2, distancing the Skoda Kamiq (+10.9%) and Toyota Yaris Cross. The Dacia Duster (+38.1%) is back inside the Top 10 at #5 while the BYD Seal lodges its first ever Top 10 finish at #7 and the Fiat Grande Panda scores its second one at #9.

Previous month: Serbia February 2026: Skoda monopolises Top 4, places 6 models in Top 9

One year ago: Serbia March 2025: Skoda places 4 models in Top 6, Fabia #1

Full March 2026 Top 10 models ranking below.

Serbia March 2026 – models:

PosModelMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Skoda Octavia2376.1%+ 74.3%14315.3%+ 31.8%21
2Toyota Corolla1955.0%+ 23.4%53544.4%+ 9.3%22
3Skoda Kamiq1523.9%+ 10.9%23284.1%+ 29.1%34
4Toyota Yaris Cross1483.8%n/a62743.4%n/q56
5Dacia Duster1163.0%+ 38.1%n/a2012.5%+ 16.9%79
6Skoda Karoq1062.7%n/a32603.2%+ 237.7%67
7BYD Seal1052.7%n/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
8Hyundai Tucson1032.7%+ 63.5%101912.4%n/a9n/a
9Fiat Grande Panda912.4%newn/an/an/anewn/an/a
10Kia Sportage882.3%n/a72002.5%n/a8n/a
n/aSkoda Fabia782.0%– 59.2%32773.4%– 4.5%43
n/aSkoda Superb561.4%n/a91752.2%n/a10n/a

Source: CE Auto

Bosnia & Herzegovina March 2026: Skoda Octavia and Scala on top

The Skoda Scala is the 2nd best-selling vehicle in Bosnia & Herzegovina in March.

According to our local partner CE Auto, the Bosnian new car market soars 24.8% year-on-year in March to 1,058 sales, meaning the YTD tally is now up 7.7% to 2,633. The Skoda Octavia (+7.2%) remains by far the most popular vehicle in the country with 7% share. It distances the Skoda Scala (+410%) completely euphoric, signing its first Top 10 finish since last August (#5) and its best ranking since August 2024 (#2 also). The Hyundai Tucson (-8%) is down one spot on last month to #3 ahead of the Toyota Corolla (+79.2%) and Yaris Cross (+77.3%) both beating the market.

Previous month: Bosnia & Herzegovina February 2026: Skoda Octavia #1, Kodiaq up to #3

One year ago: Bosnia & Herzegovina March 2025: Skoda Octavia #1, Hyundai Tucson surges

Full March 2026 Top 10 models ranking below.

Bosnia & Herzegovina March 2026 – models:

PosModelMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Skoda Octavia747.0%+ 7.2%12248.5%+ 13.1%11
2Skoda Scala514.8%+ 410.0%n/a622.4%+ 24.0%8n/a
3Hyundai Tucson464.3%– 8.0%21084.1%– 5.3%32
4Toyota Corolla434.1%+ 79.2%41124.3%+ 1.8%24
5Toyota Yaris Cross393.7%+ 77.3%10722.7%+ 7.5%55
6Skoda Fabia383.6%+ 2.7%5762.9%– 7.3%43
7Renault Clio302.8%+ 0.0%n/a552.1%– 5.2%106
8Renault Captur292.7%+ 70.6%n/an/an/an/an/an/a
8Skoda Kodiaq292.7%n/a3692.6%n/a6n/a
10VW Golf252.4%+ 108.3%n/an/an/an/an/a9
n/aVW Tiguan242.3%n/a6572.2%n/a9n/a
n/aKia Sportage232.2%+ 21.1%9692.6%+ 30.2%610

Source: CE Auto

Moldova March 2026: Jetour X50 on podium in market up 65.8%

Second ever podium finish for the Jetour X50.

Data by our Central European partner CE Auto show a Moldovan new car market surging 65.8% year-on-year to 1,169 units, leading to a Q1 result up 32.9% to 2,593. The Toyota RAV4 (+163.6%) reclaims the top spot it holds year-to-date but with a relatively weak 5% share vs. 5.8% over Q1. The Toyota Corolla Cross (+157.1%) climbs up two spots to #2, a ranking it also holds year-to-date vs. #7 over the Full Year 2025. The Jetour X50 soars to third place, but this is not enough to crack the YTD Top 10. This is the nameplate’s second incursion inside the Moldovan podium after last November (#3 also). Notice also the BAIC X7 at #4, the Geely Starship at #7 and the BYD Sealion 05 at #9.

Previous month: Moldova February 2026: Geely EX5 storms into pole position

One year ago: Moldova March 2025: Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sportage upset Dacia Duster

Full March 2026 Top 10 models ranking below.

Moldova March 2026 – models:

PosModelMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Toyota RAV4585.0%+ 163.6%21505.8%+102.7%11
2Toyota Corolla Cross544.6%+ 157.1%41034.0%n/a27
3Jetour X50524.4%n/an/an/an/an/an/a9
4BAIC X7484.1%n/a8783.0%n/a5n/a
5Kia Sportage413.5%– 2.4%6923.5%– 1.1%32
6Suzuki Vitara373.2%+ 60.9%n/a682.6%+ 21.4%78
7Geely Starship312.7%n/an/a562.2%n/a10n/a
8Hyundai Tucson312.7%+ 93.8%n/a632.4%+ 53.7%95
9BYD Sealion 05292.5%n/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
10Skoda Kodiaq262.2%– 39.5%5752.9%– 31.8%64
n/aBYD Song Plus252.1%+ 150.0%3682.6%+ 25.9%76
n/aGeely EX5242.1%n/a1803.1%n/a4n/a

Source: CE Auto

Beijing Auto Show 2026: The most impressive brands

This post has been updated with more photos.

For this last update we select the three most impressive brands at the Beijing Auto Show 2026. This time a foreign brand makes it to the cut!

Maextro

The brand was already in our most impressive section last year but it has taken it to the next level in 2026. Reduced to a tiny section with only one closed car on display in 2025, this time Maextro has a full blown stand on its own with five vehicles exhibited as well as a section of the HIMA stand with 3 models. I was able to enter the car to explore the interior.

And what an interior! Obviously the dashboard is a giant side-to-side digital tile with three screens. The space at the back (most owners will be driven around) is gigantic with a full on rug at your feet. 

Still at the back, instead of a ceiling-mounted screen there is electric motion screen that, when pulled down, covers the entire width of the car. The projector for the screen is located in between the back seats (see picture above).

In between the back seats we also have a large refrigerator…

… as well as large, removable iPhone-like controls for seat functions located on the door.

The S800 is priced from 708,000 to 1,018,000 yuan (85,500-127,300€ or US$103,700-149,100) which is a bargain given the specs of the car. Launched in August, the S800 crossed the 10,000 sales mark by December and is now at 16,809 total units at end of March. It peaked at 4,223 sales in December. This makes it the best-selling luxury sedan in China.

BYD Great Tang

BYD

China’s market leader (in 2025 at least) is back with a vengeance with a flurry of new models at the Show. The main event was the launch of pre sales for the Great Tang, available in BEV and PHEV variants. The Great Tang is a full size seven-seater SUV full-size crossover and at 5.3m long it is the brand’s largest crossover. It offers up to 950 km of EV range while the 4WD version speeds from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. The Great Tang has reportedly recorded no less than 60,000 pre orders within 48h of its launch. Note the Great Tang’s passenger screen appears black to the driver even when on, to avoid distractions.

BYD Seal 08

Also new at the Show were the Seal 08 sedan…

BYD Sealion 08

Sealion 08 SUV (as a near production ready concept)…

BYD Yuan Plus / Atto 3

…and the third generation Atto 3 (Yuan Plus in China) available with the brand’s flash charging technology allowing charging the battery from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen was by far the most impressive foreign carmaker at the Show and seems to have finally woken up after losing its market pole position to BYD and then the second place to Geely, plus being outsold by Toyota in March. The German manufacturer had more than a few new EV models at the Show.

The ID. Aura T6 stands for Advanced, User-centric, Reliable, and All-access. The letter T means Travel, and the digit 6 refers to the “golden balance point.” It’s a 6-seater family oriented urban crossover, and looks like a sedan from the front. It has Xpeng tech on board.

The ID. Era 9X was also unveiled, coming from the SAIC-VW joint venture. It is an EREV (extended range EV) with six seats and will act as the flagship NEV model for the brand. It has the mandatory digital tile extending to the passenger side.

The ID. Unyx 07 was co-developed with Xpeng. It’s a mid-size electric fastback sedan offering a 231 hp electric motor and a 59.9 kWh battery, for a range of 558 km.

The ID. Unyx 08 is Volkswagen’s first mass produced vehicle developed in collaboration with Xpeng. It breaks with the brand’s previous design codes with a distinctive fascia. At 5m long, this is a large SUV but only comes as a five-seater. 

That’s all for this year’s coverage of the Beijing Auto Show! I’ll see you again next year in Shanghai.

North Macedonia March 2026: Toyota Corolla #1, Fest E-Box M and Fiat Grande Panda in Top 10

The Fest E-Box M is inside the North Macedonian Top 10 in March.

Our local partner CE Auto has the North Macedonian new car market up 8.2% year-on-year in March to 582 sales. Keep in mind though that March 2025 was off -27.4% on the year prior. The Q1 volume is down -2.9% to 1,521. The Toyota Corolla (+562.5%) surges ahead to repeat at #1 with a fantastic 9.1% share. It is followed by the Skoda Scala up from outside the February Top 10 directly to #2 and the Skoda Octavia staying at #3. The Skoda Kamiq (+15%) ranks #4 again but is down to #5 YTD vs. #1 over the Full Year 2025. The Toyota Yaris makes a rare Top 10 appearance at #6 while we have two newcomers in this same Top 10, both equal #9: The Chinese LCV Fest E-Box M and the Fiat Grande Panda.

Previous month: North Macedonia February 2026: Toyota Corolla takes the lead

One year ago: North Macedonia March 2025: Skoda Octavia lodges first win in 2.5 years

Full March 2026 Top 10 models ranking below.

North Macedonia March 2026 – models:

PosModelMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Toyota Corolla539.1%+ 562.5%1976.4%+ 115.6%13
2Skoda Scala315.3%n/an/a442.9%n/a58
3Skoda Octavia295.0%+ 0.0%3644.2%– 12.3%32
4Skoda Kamiq234.0%+ 15.0%4442.9%+ 0.0%51
5Citroen C3223.8%+ 29.4%n/a654.3%+ 25.0%24
6Toyota Yaris152.6%n/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
7Hyundai Tucson142.4%– 36.4%n/a342.2%– 32.0%97
7VW Taigo142.4%+ 27.3%n/a302.0%+ 172.7%10n/a
9Fest E-Box M122.1%n/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
9Fiat Grande Panda122.1%newn/an/an/anewn/an/a
n/aKia Sportage111.9%– 35.3%4442.9%+ 2.3%56
n/aSuzuki Vitara91.5%– 52.6%8372.4%+ 12.1%8n/a
n/aRenault Clio81.4%– 50.0%2453.0%– 54.5%45

Source: CE Auto

Beijing Auto Show 2026: The domestic brands

This post has been updated with more brands and pictures.

After detailing the notable foreign brands at the Show, it is now time to go through the notable domestic brands, still in alphabetical order. We will cover the three most impressive Chinese brands in a separate post. Here we go through 26 domestic brands, from 212 to Zeekr.

New 212 concept car, named the Expedition Platform X Still plenty of physical controls in the 212 T01.212 T01 pickup

212

BAW launched the 212 brand in June 2024, selling an updated version of the legendary 60 year-old BJ212 off roader, named T01. Sales are still modest, at under 5,000 units over Q1 2026, but up 28.9% year-on-year. The brand is now set to expand beyond its original model and unveiled a very attractive concept car at the Show, named Expedition Platform – X (literal Chinese to English translation). Not much info on this car or when it will hit the market but it’s always good to see new Chinese brands progressively growing into a full range. The concept looks like a Defender from the back though. 212 also showcased a pickup variant of the T01.

Aion

GAC’s star brand has one launch this year: the N60 compact electric SUV, and it is banking a lot on it with no less than 9 examples of the Aion stand. Design by ex-BMW Benoit Jacob. Indeed it’s good looks for the model, which is a welcome change from previous iterations. Note the range is up to 610 km and price around 150,000 yuan (18,800€ or US$22,000).

Aistaland

Aistaland is a new brand with its own large dedicated stand, yet another collaboration between Huawei and a car manufacturer, this time GAC. The name derives from the expression “AI Start New Land.” Its Chinese name is Qijing. Its first vehicle is the GT7 shooting brake, a clone of the Porsche Panamera. As is the case with all its other collaborations, Huawei provides the intelligent vehicle platform while GAC is in charge of the manufacturing integration. The GT7 features a 896-line LiDAR from Huawei.

AITO M6 detailAITO M9 detail

AITO M9 interior

AITO

AITO had a huge standalone stand and introduced the new M6, which launched in market last month (1,116 sales). The headlights have a mist-like pattern (see above) giving off a very refined effect. The M9 (also interesting headlights design, see above) was updated and is now longer (5.28m), wider and taller. It’s an essential model for the brand, having totalled 280,000 units since launch in 2023. The M9 features a full electronic motion screen that rolls down from the ceiling and covers the entire width of the car.

AvatR

AvatR introduced the 06T, the carmaker’s first station wagon. As a reminder AvatR is a premium NEV brand and the result of the cooperation between Changan, Huawei and CATL. The cockpit is unchanged on the 06 we featured last year.

Baojun

Once one of the most successful brands the country, the Baojun brand has spectacularly fallen from grace with just 4,285 sales over Q1 2026, down to #68. SGMW (Saic-GM-Wuling) is trying to reverse the trend by associating with Huawei for the Baojun Huajing series. At the time of launch in September 2025, this was the 6th collaboration between Huawei and a manufacturer after Seres (Aito), Chery (Luxeed), BAIC (Stelato), JAC (Maextro) and SAIC (SAIC). The first model of the alliance is the Huajing S, a six-seater SUV among the first to embark Huawei’s Limera in-cabin laser vision solution.

Beijing 81 interior Beijing BJ40 interiorBeijing City Hunter concept

Beijing Off-road

Quite an impressive display for the Off-road brand of Beijing, playing at home. The Mercedes G-Class inspired 81 is back with a visually pleasing dashboard. The BJ40 shows itself in an EREV variant and sports a cockpit surprisingly full of screens for what is at heart a rugged brand. Finally a rather bland but imposing concept was present: the oddly named City Hunter.

Deepal

The recently launched S09 SUV and L06 sedan impressed with their exterior design. The G318 off road is also a favourite of mine.

Denza

The sleek N8L was my favourite of the brand, which also revealed the Z roadster. The N8L also had a demo outside showing off its rotating back wheels.

Dreame

One of a handful of brands present at the Show that were new to me, Dreame was known until now for its smart home appliances and personal care devices. They launched the Nebula Next 01X hypercar with insane specs. The car has a rocket booster system that enables it to reach 100 km/h in just 0.9 sec…

Epicland

Epicland is a completely new brand (that I hadn’t heard of before), the fruit of a collaboration between Dongfeng and Huawei. It appeared twice in the Show: within the Dongfeng stand but also as a standalone stand in a different hall. The Chinese name is Yijing. The brand’s first model is the X9, a full size 5.3m six-seater SUV, logically equipped with the latest Huawei tech, including an 896-line LiDAR sensor.

Fang Cheng Bao

And here I was thinking Fang Cheng Bao was an off road brand. Not so, as the carmaker launched four new cars in Beijing: the S and SL sedans, S GT station wagon and Formula X supercar. This blurs the lines with BYD’s other brands but the Chinese have never shied away from confusing brand positioning. The bright green X was the centre of attention, scheduled for mass production and market launch in 2027.

Hongqi

China’s favourite luxury brand continues to expand, now adventuring into the rugged 4WD SUV terrain. At the show it launched the aptly named “Off road”, yes that’s the name of it. It was teased as a concept at last year’s Shanghai Auto Show. Now it’s here and ready to roll, always featuring the trademark red line in various spots on the car. Another more underwhelming launch by Hongqi was the “Global SUV”, so bland it doesn’t deserve a picture here.

IM

MG brand IM wowed with sophisticated designs and stunning interiors full of screens.

I love Jetour’s gearbox design Jetour Zhongheng G700 interior views

Jetour

Lots of activity on the Jetour booth this year, with the new T8 three-row hybrid SUV introduced, another boxy SUV trying to replicate the Land Rover Defender silhouette. Another novelty was the Shanhai L10 PHEV, with an odd exterior design. But to me the most impressive model in the Jetour lineup exhibited was the (not new) Zhongheng G700 with high quality and refined cockpit.

Leapmotor A10 Leapmotor D19 interior

Leapmotor

Leapmotor displayed a series of new models at the Show: the A10 hatchback, focused on global markets, the Lafa 5 Ultra (aka B05) sports hatch, the D19 large SUV and the D99 MPV. The A10 will be called B03X internationally which is a focus for this model – it was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show last year but was new to me. In China it starts below 10,000€… Range is up to 505 km and 30% to 80% charge is reached in just 16 minutes. The D19 5.25m SUV is the brand’s new flagship. Its claim to fame is the largest EREV battery in the world at 80.3 kWh, enabling a 500km run with the ICE turned off. The D99 MPV was unveiled last December for the 10th anniversary of the brand.

Li Auto i6 interior

Li Auto

The new model on the stand is the 2nd generation L9, called L9 Livis but very similar to the old model. For me the attraction was the incredibly successful i6 SUV (#4 overall in March). So why is it that successful? My opinion is, the inside tech: The car’s centre console is made of two 15.7-inch screens extending to the passenger side, as well as a ceiling-mounted screen for back seat passengers.

Luxeed

The V9 by Luxeed is the HIMA alliance’s first MPV. It is imposing at 5.35m long, and is somehow aligned with the alliance’s common design. It sports creature comforts such as a constant temperature refrigerator that keeps cooling for 12 hours after power disconnection.

NIO

NIO saw its sales boosted by the success of the new generation ES8, peaking at 22,258 sales in December alone. The brand introduced the larger ES9, which holds most of the same components as the ET9 fastback. The ES9 is China’s largest electric SUV, coming at 5.37 m long, and the carmaker’s new flagship model. NIO also had a demo of its battery swap system (done in a little more than 2 minutes) in front of eager pupils.

SAIC

SAIC, or Shangjie in Chinese, is a recently launched brand, the fruit of the cooperation between SAIC Group and Huawei and will be sold within Huawei’s HIMA network. After its first model, the H5 SUV, launched in September last year, the S7 sedan and its shooting brake version the S7T are clones of the Porsche Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo respectively.

Stelato

No new launches here, just a beautiful stand with classical music being played live. The S9T station wagon, the brand’s best-seller, featured prominently.

WEY

GWM’s WEY presented the new V9X large SUV, first available in PHEV variant, with BEV and HEV versions coming later this year.

Wuling

A twin of the Baojun Huajing S, the Wuling Starlight L is also a 6-seater large SUV. No info has filtered about this model.

Xiaomi

As is the case every year, Xiaomi was the most popular stand in the Show and became suffocatingly crowded as soon as the gates opened at 10am on the first public day. A hedgerow of staff welcomed the day’s first visitors clapping their hands. It was the first time I got myself into the uber-successful YU7 SUV, overall #1 in sales in January. The cockpit is not as minimalistic as I would have anticipated, with numerous physical controls below the centre digital screen. There’s a HUD covering the entire width of the car but no digital instrument cluster for the driver nor the now ubiquitous passenger screen.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra interior

Also weird round additions to the big screen were a compass and a clock. Note the door handles are not flush anymore to comply with new government mandates. Xiaomi is about to embark on a new launch frenzy, on top of the updated SU7 just launched: a YU7 GT (300km/h max speed), an entry level SU5 BEV and three EREVs: the YU5 mid-size five seater, the EREV version of the YU7 and the YU9 large seven-seater. This should do wonders for the brand’s volumes as we eagerly await the launch of all these new models.

Xpeng

The brand presented the new GX 5.26m large six-seater SUV, available in BEV and EREV variants. One of the GX’s main features is Bosch’s next generation steer-by-wire system, including both front- and rear-steer-by-wire capability which improves handling and manoeuvrability. The cockpit is extravagantly filled with screens. A very good surprise in the Xpeng stand is the facelifted P7, more aggressive than ever.

Zeekr 8X Yaoying performance variantZeekr 8X interior Zeekr 9X interiorZeekr 9X headlight detail

Zeekr

Zeekr’s stand was very popular, being alongside Xiaomi and NIO one of the cool domestic brands on sale. The carmaker unveiled the 8X large SUV, sharing architecture and components with the 9X even larger SUV. It was the opportunity to explore the interior of both models, in each case very refined and equipped with large digital tiles. However it is to be noted that the 9X’s interior already appears a little dated with only one large screen vs. an entire tile going to the front passenger for the 8X, which secured 10,000 orders within 30 minutes of its launch.

Beijing Auto Show 2026: The foreign brands

This article has been updated with additional photos.

As is the case every year, BSCB had the opportunity to attend the China Auto Show in 2026, this time in Beijing. Firstly the Show is now a dual-venue format, held at the old China Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) and the adjacent all new Capital International Exhibition Center of China (CIECC). Combined, the two venues feature no less than 17 indoor exhibition halls across a record-breaking 380,000 square meters, or over 50 football fields. I walked 21 km across two days to cover all brands showcased inside the two buildings.

The new Capital International Exhibition Center of China

As per 2024 and 2025, we will cover the Show in three different articles: notable foreigners, notable domestic brands and the 3 most impressive brands overall. We will go through almost 200 pictures and just under 40 brands. Let’s start with studying the notable foreign brands present at the Show, in alphabetical order.

Audi 

Last year Audi made a splash by launching a new China-only brand in cooperation with SAIC: AUDIi in capital letters instead of the four rings. Hopes were high this would revive the German manufacturer, and the E5 sportback was presented. However the E5 EV only accumulated a little more than 10,000 units since its launch in August, peaking at 2,630 sales last month. Only a drop in the ocean of the very competitive Chinese EV market, and as a result Audi sales are down again over Q1 2026. One year on, and with added pressure to succeed, the carmaker presented the E7X electric SUV, featuring the same end-to-end digital dashboard and digital rear view mirrors, and the same LED light both at the front and back as the E5. One more EV is scheduled to start in 2027, a pace of new launches far from what the Chinese are doing.

BMW 

BMW came to the Show all guns blazing with a gigantic stand across two sections of its hall (see picture above). Its main new model is the iX3 SUV, which in my view is one of the most beautiful car designs currently on sale.

Ford

I was very impressed by the large digital tile on the Ford Mondeo Sport’s dashboard. Foreign carmakers are really trying their best to remain competitive. In the case of Ford, it is also badly needed as sales are down -30.9% year-on-year over Q1 2026.

Hyundai

At the Show, Hyundai officially (and belatedly) launched the Ioniq NEV brand in China. It did so with the Ioniq V, a strikingly angular vehicle, as per the brand’s usage of exploring new design frontiers. The dashboard features the now mandatory digital tile expanding to the passenger side.

Jetta

Volkswagen’s attempt at a China-only low cost brand, Jetta, launched in 2019. It has had disappointing results ever since and vegetates at #41 in the brands charts in March with just over 9,000 sales. The issue is it didn’t offer any NEV models. This is all about to change, with the Beijing Auto Show the stage for the brand’s complete relaunch, including a new logo. The only visible vehicle on the stand though is a concept: the Jetta X, a rugged all-electric SUV. The brand says it will launch four new NEV models by 2028, and one sedan was displayed in camouflage.

Lexus

Lexus’s only “news” in China in 2026 is the ES sedan which was unveiled last year at the Shanghai Auto Show. The ES interior is now visible and features a large digital tile extending to the passenger as is now the “norm” in China. The ES is still scheduled to be produced in the brand’s new Shanghai plant in 2027 and will be the first Lexus built in China.

Nissan 

Nissan has rightfully embarked on a series of China-only model EV launches. Last year it showcased the N7 sedan. After a fantastic start (10,148 sales last August), the N7 has fallen to just 587 units in February and 1,382 in March. Nissan has also added the N6 which peaked at 6,822 sales in December but dropped to 2,665 last month. Wildly varying scores make it difficult to call them a success or failure so far. Now the brand is launching the NX8 SUV, proposed in EV and EREV versions, and which reportedly secured 8,423 orders within the first 30 minutes of sales. Very encouraging but let’s see whether the model can sustain strong sales after launch unlike the N6 and N7.

Nissan also showcased the Terrano PHEV concept, prefiguring the return of the legendary nameplate as a capable off-road SUV.

Peugeot

A total surprise for me at the Show is the presence of Peugeot (and Citroen). The French manufacturer, in doldrums sales-wise (975 units in March), presented two new concepts: the Concept 6 shooting brake sedan and Concept 8 SUV. The stand also had the Polygon Concept (an advance look at the future 208) and the Citroen Elo concept. The two new Peugeot concepts prefigure a ‌new ⁠line-up of large sedans and SUVs, produced in China for China, as well as for export from China to ​Peugeot’s overseas ​markets. The first of these new Chinese-built models is expected to launch in 2027. The stand also featured Peugeot’s new visual identity: three horizontal stripes forming the shape of the head- and backlights.

Smart 

Smart, now a Mercedes-Benz/Geely joint venture, has unveiled the #6, its first sedan, which will be confined to China. It is the brand’s largest vehicle to date, and is badly needed as sales figures are dismal (1,717 sales in March). The task will be difficult, and the carmaker has completely changed the way it does interiors with the #6 featuring end-to-end digital tile as is now the norm in vehicles aimed at the Chinese customer.

Toyota Wildlander Wildlander details

Toyota

Toyota outsold (just) Volkswagen in March and has managed to contain its YoY loss over Q1 to -5%, a strong result given the environment foreign brands find themselves in in 2026. The Show was the opportunity for me to discover the new generation RAV4 (and its twin the Wildlander) in the flesh. Note it’s the Wildlander that uses the international look whereas the RAV4 proposes a more squared front. Toyota always opts for conservatism and tried and tested features over extravagant advances. True to form, the RAV4/Wildlander’s interior is solid but its screens are rather small in the current context.

Toyota bZ7

Toyota also presented the bZ7 flagship sedan which secured over 3,100 orders one hour after launch, but was rather shy with it as it only showed one example on its stand. Of note is that Toyota was the busiest foreign brand’s stand during the public days.

I spent the day exploring the Beijing Auto Show with industry superstar Felipe Muñoz

Volkswagen

Volkswagen was moved to the most impressive brands post.

This is all for our coverage of the notable foreign carmakers at the Beijing Auto Show 2026. Next we will talk about the domestic manufacturers.

Poland March 2026: Market up 20.4%, Volvo XC60 repeats at record #4, BMW X1 in Top 10

The BMW X1 ranks #10 in Poland in March.

The Polish new passenger car market is euphoric in March at +20.4% year-to-date to 63,900 units. The Q1 volume is up 6.7% to 151,650 as a result. Toyota (+10.6%) disappoints somewhat at 12.8% share vs. 15.5% year-to-date. In a Top 5 unchanged on last month it is followed by Skoda (+26.6%), Volkswagen (+5.2%), BMW (+34%) and Audi (+4.5%). This way, BMW overtakes Audi in the YTD order to reach #4, a ranking it also held over the Full Year 2025. Volvo (+34%) also shines at #9 with 4.3% share. Below, BYD (+316.7%), Omoda (+191.5%), Mazda (+153.4%), Peugeot (+50.4%) and MG (+47.5%) stand out.

Model-wise, the Toyota Corolla (+25.4%) snaps the top spot over the Skoda Octavia (+28.1%) for just five sales, ahead of the Nissan Qashqai (+1.8%) back to a traditionally strong month of March. The Volvo XC60 (+46.1%) repeats at a record 4th place, the third time it reaches that ranking alongside April 2025 and last month. distancing the Kia Sportage (+38.3%), Hyundai Tucson (+62.9%) and Toyota Yaris Cross (+26.8%) all in outstanding shape. The BMW X1 breaks into the Top 10 at #10.

Previous month: Poland February 2026: Omoda C5 breaks into Top 10

One year ago: Poland March 2025: Nissan Qashqai on podium

Full March 2026 Top 50 brands and Top 10 models below.

Poland March 2026 – brands:

PosBrandMar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Toyota8,18012.8%+ 10.6%123,55815.5%– 2.8%11
2Skoda6,84010.7%+ 26.6%216,27910.7%+ 19.6%22
3Volkswagen4,2146.6%+ 5.2%310,8507.2%+ 3.0%33
4BMW3,6395.7%+ 34.0%48,0885.3%+ 21.0%44
5Audi2,9704.6%+ 4.5%57,6445.0%– 3.2%56
6Kia2,8934.5%+ 5.0%76,8974.5%– 16.2%65
7Mercedes2,8324.4%+ 18.4%96,4854.3%+ 1.8%77
8Hyundai2,7504.3%+ 9.2%65,9813.9%– 21.8%88
9Volvo2,7344.3%+ 34.0%85,5983.7%+ 11.5%911
10Nissan2,7064.2%+ 17.1%184,0642.7%+ 1.8%1216
11Dacia2,0673.2%+ 1.6%105,0203.3%+ 5.2%109
12MG1,8412.9%+ 47.5%114,1372.7%+ 35.7%1113
13Renault1,7722.8%– 32.7%123,9122.6%– 22.1%1310
14Omoda1,5482.4%+ 191.5%143,5522.3%+ 197.7%1521
15Peugeot1,4212.2%+ 50.4%192,8291.9%+ 13.2%1817
16Lexus1,3792.2%+ 7.5%133,8042.5%– 24.1%1414
17Mazda1,2241.9%+ 153.4%281,9101.3%+ 41.8%2324
18Ford1,1891.9%– 3.9%153,3412.2%– 10.0%1612
19Cupra1,1681.8%+ 17.3%163,2542.1%+ 13.1%1715
20BYD9711.5%+ 316.7%252,0391.3%+ 284.0%2223
21Citroen9381.5%+ 26.9%212,3371.5%+ 30.5%1919
22Chery8591.3%new172,1341.4%new2137
23Honda8441.3%+ 38.6%231,8471.2%+ 21.3%2427
24Opel8171.3%+ 5.0%222,1561.4%+ 13.6%2018
25Suzuki6991.1%– 5.0%201,8011.2%– 18.4%2520
26BAIC5960.9%+ 95.4%261,3150.9%+ 53.6%2726
27Jaecoo5790.9%+ 36.6%241,4370.9%+ 19.6%2622
28Tesla4940.8%– 17.9%348420.6%– 6.3%2925
29Fiat3710.6%+ 187.6%271,0380.7%+ 110.1%2832
30Land Rover3500.5%+ 26.8%307350.5%+ 11.5%3234
31Porsche3230.5%– 29.3%336330.4%– 35.0%3430
32Seat3160.5%– 10.7%298070.5%– 34.8%3028
33Jeep2780.4%+ 9.9%327160.5%+ 2.6%3331
34Mini2730.4%– 11.1%317500.5%+ 7.0%3129
35Alfa Romeo2180.3%+ 15.3%364940.3%– 1.4%3635
36Bestune2030.3%new412820.2%new4043
37KGM1970.3%– 43.1%383480.2%– 61.2%3733
38Leapmotor1820.3%+ 225.0%355680.4%+ 914.3%3536
39Jetour1800.3%new393100.2%new39n/a
40Geely1320.2%new402630.2%new4142
41JAC1260.2%+ 6200.0%373140.2%+ 15600.0%3844
42Subaru910.1%– 50.5%431560.1%– 64.1%4439
43Mitsubishi800.1%– 43.7%421720.1%– 53.0%4238
44DS690.1%+ 72.5%441580.1%+ 26.4%4341
45Hongqi570.1%new461150.1%new4646
46Dongfeng500.1%n/a451430.1%+ 4666.7%4545
47Forthing480.1%+ 0.0%47940.1%– 39.0%4840
48Xpeng470.1%+ 370.0%481120.1%#DIV/0!4750
49MAN210.0%+ 600.0% –380.0%+ 280.0%5048
50GAC80.0%new50780.1%new4947
 –Others1060.2%+ 60.6% –2050.1%+ 25.8% – –

Poland March 2026 – models:

PosModel Mar-26%/25Feb2026%/25PosFY25
1Toyota Corolla2,3443.7%+ 25.4%16,5154.3%+ 12.5%11
2Skoda Octavia2,3393.7%+ 28.1%25,6223.7%+ 21.7%22
3Nissan Qashqai1,6732.6%+ 1.8%n/a2,5851.7%– 4.3%8n/a
4Volvo XC601,6012.5%+ 46.1%43,1182.1%+ 13.1%7n/a
5Kia Sportage1,5232.4%+ 38.3%73,3872.2%– 1.8%54
6Hyundai Tucson1,4602.3%+ 62.9%33,2742.2%+ 16.3%66
7Toyota Yaris Cross1,3862.2%+ 26.8%53,5772.4%+ 17.2%35
8Toyota C-HR1,3112.1%– 4.4%63,4452.3%– 23.9%43
9Toyota Yaris9011.4%– 7.7%n/a2,3841.6%– 17.0%97
10BMW X18911.4%n/an/an/an/an/a n/an/a
n/aMG HS8411.3%+ 32.4%n/a2,0971.4%+ 25.5%1310
n/aSkoda Kamiq8411.3%+ 29.8%n/a2,0971.4%+ 27.1%1413
n/aOmoda 58271.3%+ 55.7%92,1351.4%+ 79.0%12n/a
n/aVW T-Roc8231.3%+ 6.7%n/a2,3531.6%+ 4.8%108
n/aToyota Corolla Cross7821.2%+ 61.9%82,1851.4%+ 60.4%11n/a
n/aToyota Aygo X6541.0%+ 76.8%n/a1,9731.3%+ 87.7%15n/a

Source: SAMAR

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