The models that stood out in the field of sales last year and responded positively to the tough competition that prevailed, in all commercial categories of the Greek car market.
From a statistical point of view, there is still one month to go before we get the final picture of new passenger car registrations. However, the star players have already stood out and little beyond the numbers is set to change in December. So we can move on as the year is decided. Of great interest, as every year and with the competition constantly increasing, are the developments in the body categories (segments). The multitude of models on offer changed the course of many of them, with some gaining and others losing fans. Most profitable of all are the subcategories of SUVwhich are constantly gaining ground at the expense of the hitherto traditional forces, while the ones that stand out the most are supermini SUV (mainly due to flexibility) and the medium SUV (mainly due to the electric models).
The Οpel Corsa as everything indicates will be the winner of the general ranking of the models, with 5.811 classifications until November 30, 2023. Of these 3.065 they were made with the 1,199 cc petrol engine. and the 2.473 with the 1,499 cc diesel engine, while the 268 refer to the purely electric model. From the point of view of companies Toyota she is again first with 15.572 classifications and share 12,3% on the whole. Below, we’ll see how they moved all body classes until 30 November 2023 and what are the cars who emerged as protagonists in absolute numbers…
MINI (A)
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 9.667 classifications, with share 7,66% (which was 10.10% at the end of 2021). Four of the models in the category exceed 1,800 sales each.
TA 5 FIRST MODELS
1 Fiat Panda 2.983
2 Kia Picanto 2.217
3 Hyundai i10 2.120
4 Fiat 500 1.848
5 VW up! 243
MINI SUV (A-SUV)
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 2.743 classifications, with share 2,17% (which was 1.25% at the end of 2021). The category is characterized by just two proposals, of which the Toyota Aygo X was the most attractive, as evidenced by the numbers.
THE MODELS
1 Toyota Aygo X 1.572
2 Suzuki Ignis 1.171
SUPERMINI (B)
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 32.181 classifications, with share 25,49% (which was 26.92% at the end of 2021). The classic hatchback models of the supermini category are the second most popular body subcategory in Greece, however, further changes are expected for 2024, with supermini SUVs pushing more and more.
TA 10 FIRST MODELS
1 Οpel Corsa 5.811
2 Toyota Yaris 5.070
3 Citroen C3 4.730
4 Peugeot 208 4.104
5 Hyundai i20 3.398
6 Renault Clio 2.385
7 Suzuki Swift 1.269
8 Ford Fiesta 1.022
9 Mazda2 936
10 VW Polo 901
SUPERMINI SUV (B-SUV)
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 33.569 classifications, with share 26,59% (which was 21.78% at the end of 2021). She is the most popular and the fastest growing market category in Greece and worldwide, with the toughest competition. 2024 will concern us more than all the others.
TA 10 FIRST MODELS
1 Τοyota Yaris Cross 4.440
2 Suzuki Vitaras 3.082
3 Peugeot 2008 2.776
4 VW T-Roc 2.480
5 Ford Puma 2.343
6 Opel Crossland 2.170
7 Citroen C3 Aircross 2.040
8 Kia Stonic 1.871
9 Opel Mokka 1.618
10 VW T-Cross 1.475
SMALL MEDIUM (C)
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 10.378 classifications, with share 8,22% (which was 12.75% at the end of 2021). Small and medium hatchbacks continue to lose ground to small and medium SUVs, but they remain a thriving segment with modern offerings. A traditional force, the BMW 1 Series, is at the top of this segment.
TA 5 FIRST MODELS
1 BMW 1 Series 1.460
2 Audi A3 1.025
3 Toyota Corolla 989
4 Citroen C4 889
5 Hyundai i30 769
SMALL SUV (C-SUV)
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 27.058 classifications, with share 21,43%. The Peugeot 3008, the winner of the category, also scored excellent performances in the corporate classifications. The Toyota C-HR and the BMW X1 stand out, showing the quality of the competition.
TA 10 FIRST MODELS
1 Peugeot 3008 2.278
2 Toyota C-HR 2.197
3 BMW X1 2.163
4 Dacia Duster 1.616
5 Nissan Qashqai 1.413
6 Volvo XC40 1.310
7 Mercedes GLA 1.304
8 Mini Countryman 1.278
9 Suzuki SX4 1.228
10 Audi Q3 1.207
MEDIUM (D)
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 1.941 classifications, with share 1,54% (which was 1.89% at the end of 2021). In the declining three-volume mid-size segment, the Skoda Octavia was once again the star.
TA 5 FIRST MODELS
1 Skoda Octavia 541
2 Tesla Model 3 507
3 Μercedes C-Class 164
4 Mercedes CLA 136
5 BMW i4 134
ΜΕΣΑΙΑ SUV (D-SUV)
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 6.406 classifications, with share 5,07% (which was 2.66% at the end of 2021). This statistic shows a relatively new category, which has a future ahead of it.
TA 5 FIRST MODELS
1 Τesla Model Y 1.015
2 Renault Arkana 722
3 Volvo XC60 578
4 Mercedes GLC 462
5 Toyota RAV4 418
LARGE (E & E-SUV)
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 658 classifications, with share 0,52% (which was 0.58% at the end of 2021). The Range Rover Sport is the ruler of this category.
TA 5 FIRST MODELS
1 Range Rover Sport 202
2 Porsche Cayennes 91
3 BMW X5 79
4 Mercedes GLE 75
5 Jeep Wrangler 56
LUXURY (FG & FG SUV)
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 531 classifications, with share 0,42% (which was 0.17% at the end of 2021). This rise is due to electrification, which can also breathe new life into the luxury car category.
TA 7 FIRST MODELS
1 Volvo XC90 141
2 Range Rover 60
3 Porsche Taycan 46
4 Audi Q8 41
5 Tesla Model S 39
6 Tesla Model X 37
7 BMW iX 27
MPV (MPV)
For the period January-December 2023 they recorded 24 classifications, with share 0,02%. Polymorphic models have shrunk and this does not appear to be reversible.
TA 4 FIRST MODELS
1 VW Touran 12
3 Levc TX 4
4 Ford S-Max 3
COMBI (MPV-M)
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 738 classifications, with share 0,58% (which was 0.84% at the end of 2021).
TA 3 FIRST MODELS
1 Mercedes V-Series 137
2 Toyota Proace City Verso 99
3 Toyota Proace 78
SPORTS
For the period January-November 2023 they recorded 349 classifications, with share 0,28% (which was 0.17% at the end of 2021). Perceptible rise, for the particularity of the specific category.
TA 5 FIRST MODELS
1 Mini Cabrio 113
2 Mazda MX-5 84
3 Porsche 911 34
4 BMW Z4 8
5 Porsche Boxsters 8
SUV
In total, SUVs regardless of body type for the period January-November 2023 recorded 70.699 classifications, with share 56% (which was 47.23% at the end of 2021). This is the highest percentage recorded by SUVs on an annual basis, which in simple Greek means that more than one in two new cars sold today in Greece are Sport Utility Vehicle.
THE FIRST 10 MODELS
1 Toyota Yaris Cross 4.440
2 Suzuki Vitaras 3.082
3 Peugeot 2008 2.776
4 Volkswagen T-Roc 2.480
5 Ford Puma 2.343
6 Peugeot 3008 2.278
7 Toyota CHR 2.197
8 Opel Crossland 2.170
9 BMW X1 2.163
10 Citroen C3 Aircross 2.040
PLUG-IN HYBRIDS (PHEV)
Plug-in hybrid models regardless of body type registered until November 30, 2023 8.170 classifications, with share 6,47% (which was 4.55% at the end of 2021).
THE FIRST 5 MODELS
1 Volvo XC40 812
2 BMW X1 642
3 Mercedes GLA 623
4 Cupra Formentor 592
5 Jeep Compass 485
ELECTRIC (BEV)
All-electric models regardless of body type registered until 30 November 2023 5.082 classifications, with share 4,6% (which was 1.98% at the end of 2021).
THE FIRST 7 MODELS
1 Tesla Model Υ 1.015
2 Τesla Model 3 507
3 Peugeot 208 316
4 Opel Corsas 268
5 Citroen C4 262
6 Mercedes EQA 253
7 VW ID.3 249
IMPORTED USED
In the eleven months of this year imported used passenger cars number 68.881 classifications, compared to 68,857 released in the period January-November 2022, showing a subtle increase. Of these, the 29.824 were classified in the Prefecture of Attica. Compared to the January-November 2021 period, this year’s eleven months were up by 11,3%as at that time 61,694 imported used cars had been registered in our country.
THE FIRST 10 COMPANIES
1 Renault 7.944
2 Toyota 5.739
3 Hyundai 5.574
4 Ford 5.015
5 Opel 4.868
6 Nissan 4.813
7 Mercedes 4.423
8 Peugeot 4.165
9 Volkswagen 3.378
10 Fiat 3.357