Renault Group has announced a 1.3% increase in overall sales for the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, with a total of 1,169,773 vehicles sold globally. This growth comes despite a 1.0% downturn in the passenger car market in Europe, where the group’s sales rose by 5.4% to reach 708,106 registered vehicles. The top-selling models in Europe were the Sandero and Clio.
The Renault brand specifically saw a 2.7% increase in global sales, with a total of 808,413 vehicles sold worldwide. Outside of Europe, the brand experienced a significant 16.3% growth, outpacing the market’s 4.7% increase. This growth was attributed to the Renault International Game Plan 2027, with 36% of sales now coming from outside Europe.
In Latin America, Renault saw a 24% increase in sales, with notable growth in Brazil and Argentina. The brand is also leading in Colombia with a 14.6% market share. Sales in Morocco and South Korea also saw substantial increases, driven by the launch of the Kardian and the success of the Grand Koleos, respectively.
Despite a decline in the commercial vehicle market, Renault maintained its second-place position in the European light commercial vehicle market. The group’s electrification strategy is paying off, with electric vehicle sales up by 57% in Europe and hybrid sales growing by more than 36%.
In the C and higher segments, Renault saw a 52% increase in sales, particularly with models like the Austral, Espace, and Rafale. However, the Dacia brand’s global sales dipped slightly by 0.7% due to the Duster now being sold under the Renault brand in Turkey.
Dacia Sandero was the best-selling model in Europe, and sales of the Dacia Spring increased by 62.5% in the first half of 2025. Dacia’s electrification efforts resulted in 23.5% of registrations being in electrified engines, with hybrid vehicles accounting for 17.2% of sales.
Alpine also experienced growth, with an 85% increase in registrations. The A290 model contributed to this growth with 3,699 global registrations. The company plans to open around 200 Alpine Stores this year, with a new store launch in Ireland expected in the summer.
Looking ahead to the second half of the year, Renault will continue its electric offensive in Europe with new launches, including the €25,000 version of the Renault 5 E-Tech. The group also plans to launch seven vehicles this year, including the electric Renault 4 E-Tech, Dacia Bigster, and Boreal for the international market, along with two facelifts of the Renault Austral and Renault Espace.
Recently, Renault Group’s board of directors appointed Duncan Minto as the interim CEO of Renault SA. Overall, the group’s sales performance in the first half of 2025 reflects its strategic focus on electrification, expansion into new markets, and the success of its key models.
