The Romanian new car market experienced a steep decline in May 2025, according to preliminary data from the Directorate for Driving Licenses and Vehicle Registration (DGPCI), analyzed by the Romanian Automotive Manufacturers and Importers Association (APIA).
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In May, 10,456 new passenger cars were registered, marking a sharp 32.4% drop compared to May 2024. The downturn was even more pronounced in the electric vehicle (EV) segment, which fell 42.4% year-over-year, representing just 4.1% of the market share.
The broader picture isn’t more optimistic: between January and May 2025, 53,817 new cars were registered across Romania, a 12% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
Top 10 most registered new car brands – May 2025
- Dacia – 2,736 units
- Toyota – 960 units
- Skoda – 902 units
- Renault – 822 units
- Hyundai – 736 units
- Volkswagen – 673 units
- Ford – 544 units
- Mercedes – 402 units
- BMW – 398 units
- Suzuki – 383 units
Top 10 most registered car models – May 2025
- Dacia Logan – 1,072 units
- Dacia Duster – 893 units
- Dacia Sandero – 689 units
- Renault Clio – 349 units
- Skoda Octavia – 341 units
- Hyundai Tucson – 300 units
- Toyota Corolla – 280 units
- Ford Puma – 277 units
- Toyota C-HR – 270 units
- Suzuki Vitara – 241 units
