The VinFast Limo Green is by far the best-selling vehicle in Vietnam in November.
Based on data by local association VAMA and Hyundai, new vehicle sales in Vietnam sink -17.8% year-on-year in 44,801 units. The year-to-date tally is now up just 2.1% to 375,184.Β This month once again we have access to exclusive figures by local manufacturer VinFast, which sends the overall market to 67,987 for the month and 522,634 year-to-date.Β
After passing the 20,000 monthly unit-mark for the first time in October, VinFast breaks its monthly record again in November to a fantastic 23,186 sales. Toyota (-11.1%) limits its fall to stay at #2 ahead of Hyundai (-47%) completely imploding, Ford (-2.6%) and Thaco-Kia (-29.6%). Mitsubishi is stable.
The VinFast Limo Green brilliantly takes the lead of the models charts with a stunning 14.2% share and for its 4th month in market. It distances the YTD leader the VinFast VF 3 ahead of the VF 5 and VF 6. As a result, the Limo Green climbs from #18 to #6 year-to-date. The Mitsubishi Xpander (-7.8%) is the best of the rest above the Mitsubishi Xforce (+20.8%) and Ford Ranger (-9.6%).
The BYD Atto 1 confirms its status of instant best-seller in Indonesia.
New vehicle wholesales in Indonesia have stabilised in November at -0.1% year-on-year toΒ 74,252. Due to a mediocre start of the year, the year-to-date tally remains in frank negative at -9.5% to 710,084. Retail sales for their part are actually up 4.3% toΒ 79,310 for the month but down -8.3% to 739,977 year-to-date.
Toyota (-19.8%) is in deep trouble but still manages a 29.1% market share vs. 31.5% so far this year. Daihatsu (+16.5%) posts a very strong result but is down one percentage point on its YTD share at 15.7% vs. 16.7%. After reaching a record 14.3% share last month, BYD (+233.6%) is down slightly to a still tremendous 12.8% due to one single model as weβll see further down. The Chinese carmaker more tham triples its sales year-on-year. Isuzu (+25.3%), Mitsubishi (+22.3%), Suzuki (+8.9%) and Mitsubishi Fuso (+5.4%) are also strong below whereas Honda (-63.9%) collapses. Retail-wise, Toyota (-6.2%) contains its loss ahead of Daihatsu (+5.3%), BYD (+191%) and Mitsubishi (+15%).
Over in the wholesales models charts, the new BYD Atto 1 (aka Seagull or Dolphin Mini/Surf) confirms its spectacular arrival in the Indonesian market with a second straight win at above 10% share, this time 11.2%. This is a really momentous event and by far the most successful launch in the country ever. Leader year-to-date, the Toyota Kijang Innova (-24.3%) is back up one spot on October to #2, bypassing the Daihatsu Gran Max Pikap (+9.3%). The Toyota Avanza (-34.4%) is in difficulty at #4 while the Suzuki Carry Pikap (+31.4%) rounds out the Top 5 like last month. Strong runs by the Daihatsu Gran Max Minibus (+946.6%), Toyota Raize (+56.9%) and Rush (+20.7%).
23,008 new cars hit Austrian roads in November, a fantastic 20.5% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date volume is now up 13.1% to 262,602. Volkswagen (+46.8%) plays a big role in the marketβs overall rise, climbing to 16.8% share vs. 14.4% so far this year. This is the carmakerβs highest share since May 2024. Skoda (+3.9%) is more modest in 2nd place while BMW (-3.6%) actually falls. Hyundai (+119.6%) shoots up 10 spots on last month to #4. Seat (+63.4%) and Dacia (+21.8%) also shine in the remainder of the Top 10. In contrast Cupra (-23.7%) and Tesla (-7.7%) disappoint. BYD is up 64.3% to #14.
Model-wise, the Skoda Octavia (-7.2%) stays on top despite going against the positive market. It is followed by three Volkswagens: the Golf (+20.4%), Polo (+145.9%) and Tiguan (+29.5%). The new Dacia Bigster is back inside the Austrian Top 5 for the third time and breaks into the YTD Top 20 at #18. Below the BMW X1 (+4.8%), the Mitsubishi Colt (+542.6%) β a rebadged Renault Clio β scores its first Top 20 finish, landing directly at #7. The Hyundai i10 (#11) and MG ZS (#12) also impress.
The New Caledonian new car market is on the mend in November with sales rallying back up 59.1% year-on-year to 409. The year-to-date tally however remains in stark negative at -11.7% to 3,345 units. Toyota (-36.5%) is in complete freefall but still dominates the brands charts head and shoulders with 15.2% share. Suzuki (+7%) goes against the negative trend to climb to 2nd place ahead of Renault (-0.6%). Hyundai (+15.6%) and Ford (+5.5%) round out the Top 5 in strong fashion. At the bottom of the Top 10, Mitsubishi (+44%) and Subaru (+26.3%) impress. Further down, notice BYD (+53.2%) up to #12, Fiat (+107.7%) at #15 and BAIC (+74.1%) up to #17.
The Toyota Hilux (-42.4%) is the most popular vehicle on the archipelago but collapses year-on-year. It is followed by the Suzuki Swift (+19.9%) lodging an excellent score to #2. The Dacia Duster (-22.4%) suffers at #3 above a surging Ford Ranger (+15.2%). The Hyundai Grand i10 (+40%), Renault Kangoo (+27.4%) and Hyundai Tucson (+13.1%) also shine in the remainder of the Top 10.