The car market is huge, with many types of cars to suit different needs: some motorists really prefer city cars, while others prefer compact models or even larger ones such as station wagons or SUVs.

Automotive company carVertical, which specializes in used car history reports, brings us the results of its research on the most popular used cars in France.

Favorite used cars in France

THE townsfolkB-segment 3- and 5-door hatchbacks in particular are the most popular car type in France, accounting for 47% of vehicle history checks conducted on the platform in 2023, up from 41.8% in 2023, according to carVertical. 2022 year.

“B-class city cars are very popular in France, accounting for a larger share than station wagons, sedans and SUVs combined. City cars are the best choice for people who live in cities, as they are compact and combine practicality and fuel economy.”– says Matas Bouzelis, automotive expert at carVertical.

On the second step of the second-hand favorites of the French, the SUV also increased in popularity with 13.9% this year compared to 12.3% last year. THE sedans is the third most popular type of car in France with 11.2% in 2023: however, their popularity decreased compared to last year and was 16.9% in 2022.

SUVs with an uncertain future

This study also examines the trend of SUVs gaining popularity around the world: customers of these models particularly prefer their high driving position, which provides better visibility. However, according to carVertical, this is the only advantage of these vehicles, which exhibit more weight, reduced aerodynamics and higher fuel consumption. Their future is also at risk in the city, as some French municipalities have decided to increase the tax on SUVs because they are bulkier and emit more CO2.

THE pickup trucks is the least popular car type in France, with a share of just 1.2%, but slightly more than last year (0.8%). Finally, although they have been recognized in the past, convertibles are no longer among the most sought-after cars in France: their share fell from 4.1% in 2022 to just 2.9% in 2023.

A similar trend is observed for minivans and other multi-purpose vehicles, even if their share increased from 2.8% to 4.1%, are today neglected in favor of SUVs. Station wagons and station wagons fell the most, compared to last year, by 4.8% and 5.7%, respectively.

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