Saudi Arabia January-September 2024: Toyota Yaris Sedan and Hyundai Accent top market up 6.8%

The Hyundai Accent is #1 in Saudi Arabia in September.

572,222 new cars found a buyer in Saudi Arabia over the first 9 months of 2024, a 6.8% year-on-year improvement. Toyota (-0.2%) is stable and sees its market share slide from 31% a year ago to 29% now. Hyundai (+12.8%) for its part improves to 15.8% while Kia (+24.4%) gains one percentage point of share to 7.3%. Nissan (+4.4%) and Ford (+16.7%) both overtake Isuzu (-18.5%) to hold the 4th and 5th spots respectively. MG (+164.1%) and Suzuki (+89.5%) sky rockets to the largest gains in the Top 15.

The Toyota Yaris Sedan (+9.2%) confirms its domination at 5.6% share, however note that Toyota Camry sales are now split between the ICE at #3 (-18.5%) and HEV at #12 (+67.5%) variants which counted together would rank #1. The Hyundai Accent (+37.5%) is in great shape thanks to the new generation and even ranks #1 overall in September with 4,144 sales. The Toyota Hilux (-2.8%) remains in 4th place, ahead of the Hyundai Elantra (-14%). Excellent performance by the Suzuki Swift Dzire (+57.4%) up from #14 a year ago to #6 now. The Kia Pegas (+18.5%) also shines at #9. 

Previous month: Saudi Arabia August 2024: Mazda6 (+156%), Hyundai Accent (+86.3%) highlight positive market

Full January-September 2024 Top 39 All brands and Top 50 models below.