Belgium October 2023: Audi (+57.3%), Skoda (+49.6%), Volvo (+47.2%) impress in euphoric market

Audi manages the largest year-on-year gain in the Top 14 this month.

38,560 new cars hit Belgium roads in October, a splendid 26.6% year-on-year lift. Note October 2022 was already up 21.6% on the year prior. The year-to-date tally is now up 32.5% to 413,408. BMW (+25.7%) almost matches the market growth to easily grab the top spot of the brands charts, while Audi (+57.3%) manages the largest gain in the Top 14 and climbs two spots on last month to #2. Volkswagen (+16%) is weaker and loses the pole position it held last month to fall to #3. Mercedes (+31.3%) is solid at #4 whereas Peugeot (-13.7%) struggles at #5. Skoda (+49.6%), Volvo (+47.2%) and Renault (+41.5%) all post impressive scores below with Dacia (+23.3%) and Toyota (+4.5%) below the market growth rate in the remainder of the Top 10. Further down, Tesla (+541.9%), MG (+465%), Jeep (+401.7%) and Cupra (+291.2%) stand out, with the latter easily outselling its sister brand Seat.

Previous month: Belgium September 2023: Citroen, BMW shine, incl. exclusive YTD models data

One year ago: Belgium October 2022: Dacia, Volkswagen, Opel help lift market up 21.6%

Full October 2023 Top 60 All brands ranking below.