Moldova October 2022: Kia Sportage at 12.7% share, market up 11.1%

The Kia Sportage is the most popular vehicle in Moldova in October.

According to data shared by our local partner CE Auto, new car sales in Moldova continue on their upward trend at +11.1% year-on-year to 622 units. This leads to a year-to-date volume up 13.2% to 6,118. The Top 4 models all vastly outperform the market. The Kia Sportage shoots up 50% to reach 12.7% share, a new record and the nameplate’s first time above the 10% milestone. As a result the Sportage is up to #3 year-to-date. The Dacia Duster (+54.5%) is knocked down to 2nd place above the Suzuki Vitara (+1075%!) and Dacia Logan (+100%). #1 year-to-date, the Toyota RAV4 (-30.2%) falls to #5 for the month. At #6, the Skoda Kodiaq (+130%) makes it five SUVs in the Top 6 and distances the Skoda Superb and Toyota Yaris. 

Previous month: Moldova September 2022: Dacia Duster tops market down -1.7%

One year ago: Moldova October 2021: Kia Sportage repeats at #1, Haval Jolion in Top 10, market up 16.2%

Full October 2022 Top 10 models below.