Even if all the economic signals are not positive, in 2023 the French car market is doing quite well, especially compared to the last two years.
Since the beginning of the year, according to AAA Data, From January to October, 1,441,007 new cars were sold in Francecompared to 1,237,048 in the same period last year.
A leading trio that doesn’t change
In particular, we see the good health of our local manufacturers, especially Stellantis with a market share of 30.7% thanks to its brands (Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Fiat, etc.) and 26% for the Renault group (Renault, Dacia, Alpine and Mobilize). ).
Gasoline is still the most represented energy carrier: since the beginning of the year, 37.2% of new cars have been sold in France. Hybrids account for 33% of sales (including micro-hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids), electrics at 16% and diesels at just 9.8%.
As for the best-selling models in France since the beginning of the year, Renault Clio takes first place, ahead of Peugeot 208 and Dacia Sandero. The top three is not changing, and the Tesla Model Y is still the best-selling electric car in France and even ranks eighth among the best-selling cars in France since the beginning of the year.
The best-selling cars in France since the beginning of the year
- Renault Clio: 80,323 registrations
- Peugeot 208: 75,663
- Dacia Sandero: 57,823
- Citroën C3: 50,738
- Peugeot 2008: 42,498
- Renault Captur: 40,148
- Peugeot 308: 37,023
- Tesla Model Y: 29,291
- Dacia Duster: 27,317
- Fiat 500: 26,652
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Source: Auto Plus
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