Moldova August 2022: 10 SUVs in Top 10, Geely Atlas Pro #8, market lifts 41.2%

First Top 10 finish for the Geely Atlas Pro.

Based on data shared with us by our partner CE Auto, the Moldovan new car market soars 41.2% year-on-year in August to 791 registrations. As a result, the year-to-date tally is now up 16% to 4,766 units. For the first time in Moldovan history, the entire Top 10 is composed of SUVs this month. The Toyota RAV4 (+102.8%) is the best-seller for the 4th time in a row, confirming its YTD leadership. The Kia Sportage (+62.2%) is up six spots on July to land at #2 ahead of the Skoda Kodiaq (+1100%), Suzuki Vitara (+81.8%) and Dacia Duster (-20.5%), leader one year ago. At #6, the Haval H6 (+92.9%) scores its third Top 10 finish of the year and lies ahead of the Renault Kadjar. The Geely Atlas Pro manages its maiden Top 10 at #9.

Previous month: Moldova July 2022: Toyota RAV4 cements lead in market up 24%

One year ago: Moldova August 2021: Dacia Duster snaps lead, Haval H6 in Top 10, market up 44.7%

Full August 2022 Top 10 models ranking below.