Renault Brand achieves +10% Global Passenger Car Sales Growth in 2025, driven by successful Product Offensive
- Renault delivered a strong performance in 2025, with 1,628,030 vehicles sold worldwide, (+3.2% increase PC+LCV vs 2024), driven by a +10% growth in global passenger car sales (1,292,000 units sold).
- This marks the third consecutive year of growth for the Renault brand, confirming the consistency and success of its commercial strategy, with steady and progressive growth throughout the year (H1: +2.7%, H2: +3.8%).
- In Europe, Renault grew +7.4% in passenger car sales, with electrified vehicles accounting for 60% of PC sales (EV, Full Hybrid & PHEV) up +12 points versus last year, which positions the brand among the best-in-class for CO₂ emissions (< 90g CO₂ Europe).
- The brand moved up one place to reach the #2 position in the European market (PC + LCV).
- Outside Europe, the international gameplan delivered +11.7% growth (PC+LCV), maintaining Renault’s position as the world’s leading French automotive brand.
“With three consecutive years of growth and a strong rise in global passenger car sales, Renault has demonstrated the strength and consistency of its strategy. Our electrification offensive and value-driven approach are delivering concrete results, positioning Renault as a leading and innovative brand. In 2025, the complementarity of European growth and international expansion drove sustainable performance, meeting customer expectations worldwide with products tailored to each market.”
Ivan Segal, Global Sales and Operations Director of the Renault brand.
Accelerated growth outside Europe driven by the success of the Renault International Game Plan 2027
Launched in 2023, Renault’s strategy to strengthen the brand global footprint delivered another year of strong results in 2025, with sales outside Europe growing by +11.7% (621 435 vehicles sold), representing 38% of total brand volumes (+2.9 points vs y-1). Renault remains the N°1 French car brand worldwide.
- Latin America: sales rose by +11.3% (272,600 sales), driven by the success of Kardian.
- Türkiye: Renault ranked N°1 in this market with +8.0% growth and 144,331 sales, supported by strong H2 performance and Duster success.
- South Korea: sales more than doubled to 52,300 units (+55.9%), led by Grand Koleos (40,877 sales).
- Morocco: Renault achieved +44.8% growth, selling 41,100 vehicles, with market share up +1.4 point to reach 17.4%, supported once again by Kardian success.
- India: Renault recorded +18.3% year-on-year increase in the 2nd half of 2025, with Q4 sales growing by 27.4%, reflecting a clear turnaround in market traction.
Europe: strong Passenger Car growth driven by electrification
Renault ranked 2 in Europe in 2025, recording sales of 1,004,000 vehicles (PC+LCV).
Passenger car sales rose by +7.4% (vs. +2.3% for the market), lifting the brand’s European PC market share by +0.3 point year-on-year to 5.7%. Renault stands out as one of the few European brands continuing to grow amid intensifying competition. This performance reflects the success of Renault’s dual approach to electrification, combining EVs and full hybrids to meet diverse customer needs:
- In 2025, electrified vehicles represented 60% of Renault sales in Europe, an increase of +12 points versus last year.
- Electric vehicles surged by +72.2%, with 151,939 vehicles sold, accounting for 20.2% of PC sales in a market that grew by +29.8%. Renault ranked N°1 EV brand in France and N°1 EV on B-segment in Europe.
- Full hybrids sales rose by +17.0%, reaching 287,374 vehicles sold and representing 38.4% of PC sales, in a market up by +9.0%. The brand has sold over one million E-Tech hybrids since 2020 and ranked as the number two brand in the European hybrid vehicle market in 2025.
- Renault is among best-in-class for CO₂ emissions: < 90g CO₂ Europe.
Renault continued to lead the B-hatchback segment and ranked #2 overall in the B-segment, demonstrating strong competitiveness against both historical rivals and new market entrants.
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- Renault 5 E-Tech electric maintained its strong trajectory, with over 100,000 vehicles sold since launch. It is the N°1 EV in the B-segment in Europe.
- Scenic E-Tech electric recorded 38,111 sales in Europe (+58.1% vs. 2024).
- Clio 5 sales increased by +4.5% vs. 2024 reaching 243,401 units in its final year on the market (N°2 passenger car in Europe after Sandero).
- Symbioz became Renault’s best-selling full hybrid model, with 88,523 units sold since launch..
Value-driven commercial strategy and enhanced sales quality
Renault reaffirmed its commitment to a value-over-volume strategy, with sales quality remaining a key pillar of its commercial performance. This approach was supported by a solid year in retail and fleet sales, an improved sales mix and strong performance in SUVs.
- Residual values: in Europe, globally stable versus end of 2024 and well above the market (+5 points), and a cumulative increase of +7 points since 2021.
- PC Retail Channel: Despite intensified competition, especially from new Chinese entrants, Renault gained market share in multiple European countries such as France (+0.3 point), UK (+0.4 point), Belgique (+0.1 point), Netherlands (+2.0 points), Switzerland (+0.4 point) and Austria (+1.4 point).
- Higher-value segments growth: +7.9% rise in C/D Segment Worldwide (444 k units sold).
Light Commercial Vehicles: recovery ongoing in a challenging market
Worldwide LCV sales totaled 336,505 units, down -16.5%, due to a decreasing European TIV (-8,3% vs. Y-1), Express phase-out, and the gradual ramp-up of the new Master range.
After a challenging first half, Renault Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) is showing signs of progressive recovery in 2025, with sales improving each quarter: H2 at -9.4% versus H1 at -22.7%.
- In Europe, Renault LCV ranked N°2 in LCV, with 244,900 sales.
- Strong performances in Latin America with 59,800 sales (+17.2%).
- Kangoo VAN sales increased by +8,4% (63,900 units), putting Kangoo on the podium of European small van segment.
- Electric LCVs continued to gain traction, representing 10.1% of total LCV sales, up +6 points versus last year. Renault’s LCV EV sales grew by +90%, supported by the launch of the New Master E-Tech, already positioned on electric large van podiums.
2026 Outlook: Building on Strong Foundations for Continued Growth
International:
- After its commercial launch in Brazil this fall, Boreal will continue expanding into new markets across Latin America and beyond, thanks to the second production hub starting in 2026 in Bursa (Türkiye) to export towards more than 50 countries.
- Filante, our new E-Segment flagship for the Korean market, GCC and Colombia, was unveiled in Seoul this January, marking a major milestone as the fifth vehicle of the Renault International Game Plan.
- On January 26, the iconic Renault Duster will make its comeback in India in addition to new generation Kiger and Triber launched in 2025.
- Three more products of the Renault International Game Plan will be unveiled between now and 2027.
Europe:
- Renault 4 E-Tech coming to new markets and the commercial launch of Twingo E-Tech will help the brand continue its electrification offensive.
- Superpowered by refreshed design, upgraded powertrain and technologies, the new generation of Clio 6 will continue its market rollout.
- Megane Model Year 2026 will be unveiled this year.
- Acceleration of LCV sales will supported by the wider new Master range.
Renault Group and its brands achieve a third consecutive year of growth, driven by international sales and electrification
- In 2025, Renault Group sold 2,336,807 vehicles worldwide (+3.2% in a market up 1.6%), with all its three complementary brands growing higher than the market.
- Renault: 1,628,030 vehicles (+3.2% vs. 2024)
- Dacia: 697,408 vehicles (+3.1% vs. 2024)
- Alpine: exceeded 10,000 registrations for the first time (10,970 vehicles), more than doubling vs. last year (+139.2%)
- In Europe1, with 1,607,848 vehicles sold, Renault Group is on the podium of car manufacturers, thanks to a strong passenger car (PC) performance, especially in the C segment.
- Renault Group’s PC sales grew by 5.9%, more than twice the market growth rate (+2.3%). The Group became the first automotive group in France.
- Renault Group’s light commercial vehicles (LCV) sales are showing signs of progressive recovery in 2025: H2 at -10.6% vs. H1 at -29.6%.
- Internationally2, Renault brand saw its sales increase by 11.7% thanks to significant growth in its core markets: Latin America (+11.3%), South Korea (+55.9%), Morocco (+44.8%).
- The Group maintains its disciplined value-oriented commercial policy:
- In the retail customers market in its five main European countries3, Renault Group’s retail sales represent nearly 60% of its PC sales (+16.9 points vs. the market average) with 3 models4 in the top 5 of this category.
- Sales in the C segment and above in Europe represent 31.1% of the Group PC sales (+1.0 point)
- A rigorous approach to residual values, 5 to 12 points higher than European competitors5.
- Renault Group is continuing its PC electrification offensive in Europe, with c. 400,000 hybrid vehicles6 sold (+35.1%) and c. 194,000 electric vehicles sold (+76.7%).
- Renault leads the path in EV thanks to its news models to reach 20.2% EV mix, while maintaining a strong focus on HEV sales (+17.0%)
- Dacia registered more than 113,000 HEV vehicles sold over the year, representing a 121.7% growth compared to 2024.
- In 2026, the Group is pursuing its product offensive:
- To renew and enlarge its internal combustion and electric offer in Europe, with, among others: New Renault Clio, Renault Twingo E-Tech electric, a new A-segment electric Dacia, a new C-segment ICE & hybrid Dacia, and Alpine A390.
- And accelerate its international growth, notably with Renault Boreal in Latin America and Turkïye, Renault Duster in India, Renault Filante in South Korea and overseas markets, and a new pick-up Renault in Latin America.
Boulogne-Billancourt, January 20, 2026
“The Group’s commercial results reflect the alignment between our value-oriented product plan, disciplined commercial policy and consistent strategy. This year, international performance complements our European growth and the complementarity of our brands and technologies is a strength enabling us to meet evolving needs of customers” said Fabrice Cambolive, Chief Growth Officer of Renault Group. “Our two-legs powertrain strategy is now deployed across the Group: Renault is a best-in-class generalist brand in terms of CO₂ emissions, with two-thirds of its sales electrified (EV and HEV), while Dacia is accelerating in hybrid. The ability to combine strong commercial performance with electrification is driven by two true game changers: our hybrid technologies, simultaneously meeting customer needs and CO2 regulation targets and our 100% EV platforms, which enhance product appeal and sales.“
Renault brand – A third consecutive year of growth
Renault delivered a strong performance in 2025, with 1,628,030 vehicles sold worldwide, (+3.2%), driven by a +10.0% growth in global passenger car.
In Europe, the brand reached the second position in the PC + LCV market, thanks to its +7.4% growth in passenger car sales. Its strong PC performance is driven by the brand’s dual electrification approach. On the one hand, full hybrid sales rose by +17.0%, reaching c. 287,000 units and representing 38.4% of the brand’s PC sales, 25.6 points above market average. Renault is the number two brand in the European hybrid vehicle market, and Symbioz the best-selling hybrid model in the line up. On the other hand, electric vehicles surged by +72.2%, with 151,939 vehicles sold. Thanks to Renault 5 E-Tech electric, the second best-selling EV on the PC retail market in Europe, Renault EVs’ now account for 20.2% of the brand PC sales.
Regarding the LCV segment, due to a decreasing European TIV (-8.3%), Express phase-out, and the gradual ramp-up of the new Master diversity availability, Renault totaled 244,927 units, down -21.1%. Nevertheless, sales sequentially improved in 2025: H2 at -11.1% versus H1 at -29.2%.
Outside Europe, Renault PC + LCV sales grew by +11.7%, now accounting for 38% of total brand volumes (+2.9 points). Thanks to growth notably in Latin America (+11.3%), South Korea (+55.9%), and Morocco (+44.8%), Renault remains the first French car brand worldwide.
Renault also continued its value-driven commercial strategy and gained market share in multiple European countries in retail sales. Residual values stayed globally stable in 2025 and remain well above the market (+5 points). Since 2021, they increased by +7 points.
In 2026, the Renault brand will continue to build on its strong foundations:
- In Europe, Renault 4 E-Tech coming to new markets and the commercial launch of Twingo E-Tech will help the brand continue its electrification offensive. The New Clio will also continue its market rollout.
- Outside Europe, the International Game Plan will continue with Boreal expanding into new markets, Filante launch in South Korea, Gulf countries and Colombia, Renault Duster in India and three other products to come between now and 2027.
- Acceleration of LCV sales will be supported by the wider Master range.
Dacia brand – Second-largest brand among retail customers in Europe
The Dacia brand recorded 697,408 sales in 2025, representing a 3.1% growth vs 2024. The brand has reached the milestone of 10 million vehicles sold since 2004.
In Europe, the brand registered 601,765 vehicles, an increase of 2.9%. Focused on retail sales channel, Dacia reached a market share of 7.9% in the European retail passenger car market, climbing to the second spot on the podium on this channel.
These results are driven by the brand’s five pillar models, especially Sandero, the first best-selling passenger car in Europe across all channels. Launched in Q2 2025, Bigster is the best-selling C-SUV to retail customers in Europe in the second half of 2025. And Spring is for the first time the best-selling A-segment electric vehicle across all channels.
In 2025, Dacia also continued the electrification of its range. Thanks to Duster and Bigster, hybrid sales more than doubled (+121.7%), now accounting for 19.2% of its total PC sales (+10.3 points). One in four Dacia vehicles sold is electrified, twice as many as in 2024.
In 2026, the brand will continue electrifying its line-up and will introduce a new A-segment electric vehicle. The brand will also launch a new ICE & hybrid car in the C-segment.
Alpine Brand – Triple-digit growth
In 2025, the Alpine brand achieved a historic performance in the premium automotive segment, surpassing 10,000 vehicle registrations, with 10,970 units, recording triple-digit growth (+139.2%). This momentum was driven by strong performance in all its European markets, including France (+89.5%), the UK (+369.5%) and Germany (+133.5%), the continued leadership of the Alpine A110 in the two-seat sports coupé category (2,681 units), as well as the successful launch of the Alpine A290, with 8,198 units sold. Launched at the end of 2025, the Alpine A390, the new vehicle of Alpine’s Dream Garage and the brand’s first 5-seat sport fastback, will support Alpine’s expansion by enabling it to attract new customers.
Alpine’s international footprint expanded with 15 new points of sales, bringing the total to 169 Alpine Store and Atelier Alpine in 25 countries, with growth set to continue for 2026. The brand’s dynamism in product strategy and innovation, rooted in its racing heritage and engineering expertise, has positioned Alpine as a key player in the premium sports car market, while also preparing for its future expansion and electrification.
RENAULT GROUP’S GLOBAL SALES BY BRAND
| Volumes 2025 | ∆ % vs. 2024 |
|
| Renault | 1,628,030 | +3.2 |
| PC | 1,291,525 | +10.0 |
| LCV | 336,505 | -16.5 |
| Dacia | 697,408 | +3.1 |
| PC | 692,671 | +3.4 |
| LCV | 4,737 | -23.5 |
| Alpine | 10,970 | +139.2 |
| Renault Korea Motors | 399 | -93.9 |
| Renault Group | 2,336,807 | +3.2 |
RENAULT GROUP’S TOP FIFTEEN MARKETS IN 2025
| Volumes | Market shares (%) | ||
| 1 | FRANCE | 533,692 | 26.8 |
| 2 | ITALY | 186,158 | 10.9 |
| 3 | SPAIN | 174,135 | 13.0 |
| 4 | TÜRKIYE | 169,882 | 12.4 |
| 5 | GERMANY | 149,089 | 4.8 |
| 6 | BRAZIL | 131,596 | 5.2 |
| 7 | UNITED KINGDOM | 122,756 | 5.2 |
| 8 | MOROCCO | 88,939 | 37.8 |
| 9 | BELGIUM+LUXEMBOURG | 67,473 | 12.6 |
| 10 | ROMANIA | 60,544 | 34.6 |
| 11 | ARGENTINA | 59,016 | 10.2 |
| 12 | POLAND | 55,549 | 8.3 |
| 13 | SOUTH KOREA | 52,271 | 3.2 |
| 14 | PORTUGAL | 40,165 | 15.6 |
| 15 | INDIA | 38,065 | 0.7 |
1 ACEA’s European scope
2 Outside Europe
3 France, Italy, Spain, Germany and United Kingdom
4 Sandero, Duster and Clio
5 22 main brands PC segment, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and United Kingdom
6 Provisional data at the end of December 2025 based on the following European markets: Belgium, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
About Renault
Renault, a historic mobility brand and pioneer of electric vehicles in Europe, has always developed innovative vehicles. With the ‘Renaulution’ strategic plan, Renault has embarked on an ambitious, value-generating transformation, moving towards a more competitive, balanced and electrified range. Its ambition is to embody modernity and innovation in technology, energy and mobility services in the automotive industry and beyond.
