A cikk borítóképe illusztráció, az új Renault Clio bemutatóján készült.
Significant shifts are occurring in the European automotive market. In 2025, Volkswagen surpassed Tesla in electric vehicle sales, and the traditionally popular Dacia Sandero experienced a decline in popularity.
The Renault Clio was the best-selling car in Europe last year, despite the majority of sales throughout the year being of the outgoing model. Demand for the completely redesigned Clio, launched in November, has been strong, with the Renault small car leading European sales for the first two months of 2026. However, data does not specify the breakdown of sales between the new and outgoing models.
While Dataforce data indicates a slight decrease of 0.2 percent in overall Clio sales in January and February 2026 compared to 2025, a total of 31,473 units sold was sufficient to secure the top position. February sales alone saw a 11.8 percent decline. These figures encompass sales within the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the European Free Trade Association countries.
Renault Clio – A kép illusztráció, a típus nemzetközi bemutatóján készült
The Clio’s February decline is significant, a trend mirrored by several other models in the top ten. Sales of the Volkswagen T-Roc, currently ranked third, fell by 5.7 percent, while the Golf, in fourth place, experienced a 12 percent decrease. The Toyota Yaris Cross secured the second position for February, with a modest 3.6 percent increase in sales.
An even more substantial drop was recorded by the Dacia Sandero: the fifth-placed model saw a dramatic 34 percent decrease in sales in February. A 45 percent decline was recorded in January, prompting a response from Dacia, which cited temporary supply and logistical challenges as the cause, anticipating a recovery as the situation stabilizes.
Within the European top ten, only the Fiat Panda saw increased sales in February, with a 4.7 percent rise. The sixth position was taken by the Volkswagen Tiguan, seventh by the Citroen C3, eighth by the Fiat Panda, ninth by the Peugeot 208, and tenth by the Peugeot 2008.
Source: Automotive News / Dataforce
