The traditional narrow streets of the Italian towns and the difficulties to find parking areas continue to be the first driver for people to prefer small cars. In the last decade, the increased average price and the reduced purchasing power have further forced a large part of the population to choose a low-cost car, with the success of brands like Dacia, Kia, Hyundai.

After over 40 years from its arrival in the market, the best seller up to October 2023 is always the same: the city-car Fiat Panda which has a substantial advantage over all the followers (6.6% market share), with sales at 84,398 (-3.9%).

The Dacia Sandero, with 3.2% market share, rises 2 spots into 2nd with 40,717 units sold so far and a 49.0% increase from the previous year. The Lancia Ypsilon, ranks in 3rd position with 37,883 sales, an 8.9% year-on-year growth. 

The Toyota Yaris Cross rises 4 spots into 4th with 29,200 sales and a 33.7% boom in ytd volume.

The Volkswagen T-Roc jumps 6 spots into 5th with 27,240 sales (+29.5%), in front of the Fiat 500 at  26,590 (+9.3%), the Dacia Duster at 25,626 (+20.8%) and Ford Puma in 8th with 25,586 sales (+0.9%).

The Citroen C3 falls 6 spots into 9th with 25,379 sales (-8.6%) and the Fiato 500x rises 2 spots into 10th position with 24,581 registrations (+19.6%).

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for Top 40 models.

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• 2023-2028 Volume Forecast
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  • Low-Carbon Transition Policy
  • Infrastructure & Investments
• 2023-2028 Volume Forecast
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  • Infrastructure & Investments
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Representing nearly 30% of global sales, the Chinese market is by far the largest in the World.

Over 1.000 models are sold in the country with a sales spread among several models and a low concentration among the top models, with the best-seller market share just above the 2%.

Looking at the passenger cars’ ranking up to October 2023, the BYD Qin Plus becomes the new leader, rising 6 spots with 355,017 new sales (+36.7%).

The Tesla Model Y jumps 3 spots into second reporting 346,462 sales and a 20.9% year-on-year increase in sales, followed by the BYD Song in 3rd place with 310,939 units sold (-10.1%).

Previous year’s leader Nissan Sylphy falls 3 spots into 4th with 290,782 sales (-25.9%), followed by the Volkswagen Lavida  with 278,110 (-6.8%), the Toyota Corolla with 269,863 sales (-0.5%) and the BYD Yuan Plus -up 21 spots- in 7th place with 248,285 sales (+96.0%)

The BYD Dolphin jumps 12 spots into 8th with 246,314 registrations (+61.2%), followed by the Volkswagen Sagitar up 6 spots in 9th with 220,450 units sold (+25.5%) and the Changan CS75  closing the Top 10 with 205,361 new sales (+8.7%).

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for the top 100 Models

World Best Selling SUV Ranking in 2023 sees the Tesla Model Y as new leader, surging 65.6% in sales. Audi Q5 (+19.1%), Honda Hr-V (+20.6%) and Kia Seltos (+10.7%) enter the top 10 for the first time.

The best-selling SUV in the first 10 months of 2023 becomes the Tesla Model Y, leading with 964,591 sales (+65.6%). 

The second best-selling SUV is previous year’s leader the Toyota RAV4, down 0.2% with 743,806 sales, followed by the Honda CR-V with 569,431 new registrations (+10.6%).

In fourth place ranks the Hyundai Tucson with 509,905 sales (+11.0%), followed by the Kia Sportage with 509,905 new registrations (+9.6%). In sixth place ranks the Volkswagen Tiguan with 414,395 sales (+12.1%), ahead of the Mazda CX-5 with 307,074 (-1.1%) and the Honda HR-V -up 8 spots- with 286,566 units sold (+21.1%).

The Kia Seltos rises 5 spots into 9th with 273,712 cumulative sales (+10.7%) and the Audi Q5  closes the Top 10 with 267,933 new registrations, an 17.0% increase from the prior year.

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for the top 25 models.

Considering sales of 2023 ups to October 2023, the World’s Best Selling Small Car remains the Toyota Yaris with 416,830 sales (-0.6%), followed by the Volkswagen Polo -up 1 spot- with 285,756 registrations (+43.4%).

The Renault Clio rises 4 spots into 7th with 220,063 sales (+42.0%), ahead of the Peugeot 208 -down 2 spots- with 218,972 units sold (-12.9%).

The Dacia Sandero maintains 5th accumulating 197,261 sales (+16.5%), in front of the Honda N-Box with 190,615 registrations (+13.5%) and the Opel Corsa -up 1 spot- with 184,016 units sold (+21.0%).

The Maruti Swift rises 2 spots into 8th with 176,315 sales (+18.2%) followed by the Citroen C3 with 173,747 registrations (+21.1%), and finally the BYD Seagull -up 181 spots- in 10th with 157,664 units sold.

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for top 50 models.

World Best Selling City Cars up to October 2023: BYD Dolphin becomes the new segment leader (+65.2%), overtaking the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV (-49.6%).

Considering ytd sales of 2023 put to October, the BYD Dolphin becomes the new segment leader, with 252,552 new registrations and a 65.2% surge in year-on-year sales.

In second place ranks the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV with 189,863 sales (-49.6%), ahead of the Maruti Wagon R  at 176,156 new registrations (-8.5%).

The Daihatsu Tanto rises 11 spot into 4th with 131,612 sales (+63.2%), followed by the Maruti Alto -down 1 spot- with 116,596 sales (-15.7%) and the Wuling Bingo  -up 131 spots- with 116,282 cumulative registrations.

The Hyundai Grand i10 falls 2 spots into 7th with 115,108 units sold (-15.3%), followed by the Fiat 500 -down 2 spots- with 108,326 sales (-5.3%), the Renault Kwid with 108,036 units (-1.6%) and in 10th place the Changan Lumin rises 17 spots with 107,492 sales (+176.5%).

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for top 50 models.

World Best Selling Mid-Size Cars of 2023: Toyota Camry maintains leadership (-6.4%), followed by the Tesla Model 3 (-8.3%). The BYD Qin Plus enters the podium surging 36.7%.

Considering cumulative sales from 2023 up to October, the Toyota Camry is the best selling mid-size car, reporting 520,443 sales (-6.4%), followed by the Tesla Model Y, which sold 415,950 units (-8.3%).

The BYD Qin PLUS rises 3 spots into 3rd with 355,017 sales (+36.7%), in front of the Honda Accord which sold 333,471 units (+0.4%).

The Nissan Sylphy falls 2 spots into 5th with 293,481 sales (-25.7%) followed by the Volkswagen Lavida -down 1 spot- with 278,139 new registrations (-6.8%). Next the BMW 3 Series -down 1 spot- reporting 259,825 units sold (+0.5%).

The Mercedes C Class grows 1 spot into 8th with 257,784 sales (+10.8%) ahead of the Volkswagen Passat with 237,675 units sold (+1.6%).

Closing the leader board we have the Audi A4 with 192,337 sales (+8.7%).

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for the top 25 models.