In August 2025, the market for new passenger cars in the European Union showed stable growth: the number of registrations increased by 5% compared to the same period last year, reaching 790,177 vehicles.
This is reported by Finway
Volkswagen T-Roc Tops Popularity Rankings
The most sought-after model among European drivers was the Volkswagen T-Roc crossover. During August, 14,693 individuals became owners of this model, which is 14% more than in August 2024. Close competitors to the T-Roc remain the Dacia Sandero and Toyota Yaris Cross.
The Volkswagen T-Roc ended the month with a total of 14,693 vehicles sold, which is 14% more than last year.
Top Ten Most Popular Models of August 2025
- Volkswagen T-Roc – 14,693 vehicles (+14%)
- Dacia Sandero – 13,834 vehicles (–11%)
- Toyota Yaris Cross – 12,201 vehicles (–8%)
- Volkswagen Tiguan – 12,094 vehicles (+23%)
- Renault Clio – 12,091 vehicles (–1%)
- Hyundai Tucson – 11,350 vehicles (+28%)
- Dacia Duster – 9,813 vehicles (–16%)
- Toyota Yaris – 9,666 vehicles (–6%)
- Opel Corsa – 9,585 vehicles (+2%)
- Volkswagen Golf – 9,444 vehicles (–2%)
Despite the decline in sales for several models, the overall dynamics in the EU market remain positive. Analysts note that crossovers continue to dominate the preferences of Europeans, and the Volkswagen T-Roc maintains its position as the absolute leader in its segment.