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Ireland March 2025: Toyota monopolises podium with RAV4, Yaris Cross and Corolla

The Toyota RAV4 is the most popular model in Ireland in March.

The Irish new car market rallies back up 18.3% year-on-year in March to a splendid 17,328 units. This is much more than in February which is very unusual as sales tend to drop continuously from the high of plate change January. The year-to-date volume tilts back into positive at +3.7% to 64,807. Toyota (+19.1%) roughly matches the market to stay atop the brands charts with 16.1% share but Volkswagen (+62.1%) is much more dynamic in 2nd place with 12.3% of the market vs. 10.3% so far this year. Skoda (+4.1%) and Kia (+6.4%) are more muted while Hyundai (+44.5%) and Renault (+107.9%) impress.

Over in the models charts, Toyota spectacularly monopolises the podium with the RAV4 (+76.2%), Yaris Cross (+35.8%) and Corolla (+58.9%) all in fantastic shape. The Skoda Kodiaq (+320.3%) does even better and climbs to #4 overall, distancing the Nissan Qashqai (-26.2%), Juke (-26.9%) and Kia Sportage (-0.7%) all struggling. Leader last month and over Q1, the Hyundai Tucson (+30.2%) falls to #8 but soars year-on-year. The VW ID.4 (+387.1%), T-Cross (+285%) and Toyota Corolla Cross (+108.9%) all post surreal gains below.

Previous month: Ireland February 2025: Registrations down -14.8%

One year ago: Ireland March 2024: Nissan (+35.6%), BMW (+29.6%) shine in negative market

Full March 2025 Top 38 All brands and Top 245 All models below.

Ireland March 2025 – brands:

PosBrandMar-25%/24Feb2025%/24PosFY24
1Toyota2,79316.1%+ 19.1%19,75815.1%+ 1.4%11
2Volkswagen2,13812.3%+ 62.1%36,69810.3%+ 12.4%22
3Skoda1,6299.4%+ 4.1%25,8809.1%– 13.8%43
4Kia1,2457.2%+ 6.4%54,9597.7%+ 11.1%55
5Hyundai1,1176.4%+ 44.5%46,2949.7%+ 8.2%34
6Nissan1,0446.0%– 23.0%93,0964.8%– 14.9%67
7Renault7904.6%+ 107.9%82,5123.9%+ 23.4%812
8BMW7124.1%– 9.6%72,4163.7%+ 7.3%98
9Ford6103.5%+ 16.6%142,2033.4%– 2.5%119
10Peugeot5022.9%+ 17.3%112,5874.0%+ 1.6%710
11Audi4962.9%– 17.2%62,3243.6%– 14.5%106
12Mazda4752.7%+ 84.1%259731.5%+ 28.5%2021
13Dacia4292.5%+ 40.7%161,9653.0%+ 6.7%1211
14Suzuki4252.5%+ 50.7%181,3572.1%+ 17.7%1417
15Seat4172.4%+ 5.6%101,3222.0%– 10.7%1615
16Tesla3331.9%– 21.1%138731.3%+ 4.6%2114
17BYD3281.9%+ 118.7%171,0321.6%+ 41.8%1719
18Opel2831.6%– 3.4%211,3542.1%– 8.6%1516
19Volvo2531.5%– 2.7%209741.5%+ 19.4%1918
20MG2101.2%+ 101.9%237461.2%+ 23.9%2223
21Mercedes1891.1%– 52.9%121,3882.1%– 15.5%1313
22Cupra1691.0%– 3.4%159771.5%+ 28.6%1820
23Citroen1681.0%– 3.4%275180.8%– 15.6%2422
24Land Rover1040.6%– 8.0%244550.7%– 16.1%2525
25Lexus1020.6%– 14.3%226571.0%+ 61.0%2324
26Fiat980.6%+ 197.0%263450.5%+ 45.0%2726
27Honda620.4%+ 210.0%292100.3%+ 228.1%2930
28Porsche460.3%– 4.2%282310.4%+ 35.9%2828
29DS430.2%+ 72.0%301000.2%+ 26.6%3031
30Mini390.2%– 27.8%193830.6%+ 88.7%2627
31Xpeng380.2%new32610.1%new32 –
32Jeep240.1%+ 84.6%31710.1%+ 4.4%3132
33Smart60.0%n/a36260.0%+ 333.3%3437
34SsangYong60.0%+ 50.0%34170.0%– 5.6%3634
35Polestar20.0%– 90.5%35480.1%– 35.1%3329
36Alfa Romeo10.0%– 88.9%33240.0%– 31.4%3536
37Subaru10.0%+ 0.0%3850.0%– 44.4%3838
38Ferrari10.0%n/a –10.0%+ 0.0%4139

Ireland March 2025 – models:

PosModelMar-25%/24Feb2025%/24PosFY24
1Toyota RAV45713.3%+ 76.2%31,9833.1%+ 3.1%34
2Toyota Yaris Cross5423.1%+ 35.8%62,0793.2%+ 13.9%25
3Toyota Corolla5183.0%+ 58.9%131,6062.5%+ 2.3%67
4Skoda Kodiaq4962.9%+ 320.3%71,5052.3%+ 25.5%79
5Nissan Qashqai4542.6%– 26.2%111,2191.9%– 18.7%1216
6Nissan Juke4532.6%– 26.9%221,0841.7%– 26.0%1517
7Kia Sportage4532.6%– 0.7%41,8252.8%– 14.2%43
8Hyundai Tucson4272.5%+ 30.2%12,8354.4%+ 0.6%11
9Skoda Octavia4142.4%– 50.3%21,8212.8%– 26.5%52
10Toyota Yaris3602.1%– 48.2%341,1651.8%– 19.9%1410
11Hyundai Kona3482.0%+ 60.4%151,4402.2%+ 19.3%88
12Toyota Corolla Cross3301.9%+ 108.9%101,1661.8%+ 15.9%1314
13VW Tiguan3191.8%– 12.4%81,2521.9%+ 20.2%96
14VW T-Cross3081.8%+ 285.0%455250.8%+ 92.3%3438
15VW ID.43021.7%+ 387.1%249961.5%+ 117.9%1721
16VW Golf2871.7%+ 45.7%91,2491.9%+ 2.0%1011
17VW T-Roc2791.6%+ 95.1%129641.5%+ 21.4%1815
18Toyota C-HR2771.6%+ 14.0%261,2281.9%+ 0.7%1112
19VW Polo2591.5%+ 127.2%406701.0%– 2.8%2420
20Renault Captur2581.5%+ 207.1%586631.0%+ 55.3%2543
21Tesla Model 32281.3%+ 6.5%56561.0%+ 41.1%2618
22Skoda Karoq2241.3%+ 3.7%256751.0%– 20.4%2323
23Dacia Duster2201.3%+ 78.9%327601.2%+ 1.1%2124
24Seat Arona2071.2%+ 93.5%274770.7%– 10.8%3734
25Ford Puma2041.2%+ 23.6%358031.2%– 5.8%2019
26Suzuki Swift2041.2%+ 580.0%693630.6%+ 79.7%5061
27Hyundai i201751.0%+ 121.5%206891.1%– 11.6%2222
28BYD Seal U1691.0%new215700.9%new31182
29Ford Kuga1651.0%+ 15.4%644720.7%– 28.0%3927
30Peugeot 30081640.9%+ 70.8%141,0401.6%+ 47.3%1625
31BMW X51640.9%+ 300.0%635680.9%+ 305.7%3259
32Kia Sorento1640.9%+ 485.7%304580.7%+ 136.1%4241
33VW Tayron1580.9%new1821640.3%new102 –
34Renault Arkana1520.9%+ 10.9%763560.5%– 54.1%5431
35Peugeot 50081360.8%+ 33.3%376501.0%+ 14.2%2740
36Renault Symbioz1340.8%new175840.9%new29175
37Seat Ibiza1310.8%+ 11.0%184010.6%+ 28.1%4655
38Kia EV31290.7%new166261.0%new28221
39BMW 5-Series1230.7%– 46.3%294680.7%– 6.0%4037
40Ford Focus1230.7%– 35.3%425410.8%– 18.9%3328
41Dacia Sandero1230.7%– 3.9%318951.4%+ 7.6%1913
42Kia Niro1210.7%– 37.6%554950.8%– 14.1%3630
43Skoda Fabia1140.7%+ 23.9%334160.6%– 7.6%4542
44Suzuki Vitara1130.7%– 28.5%953350.5%– 25.7%5951
45Volvo XC601130.7%+ 0.0%753410.5%+ 45.1%5552
46Peugeot 2081100.6%+ 69.2%1023190.5%+ 31.8%6386
47Kia Ceed1080.6%– 23.4%573590.6%– 28.9%5136
48Tesla Model Y1050.6%– 49.5%892170.3%– 41.4%8426
49Toyota bZ4X1050.6%+ 114.3%1252440.4%+ 53.5%7687
50Skoda Superb1040.6%+ 3.0%474630.7%– 22.6%4135
51Renault Clio1010.6%+ 31.2%743570.6%+ 18.2%5354
52Audi A3980.6%– 2.0%394240.7%+ 0.0%4439
53Audi Q3950.5%– 24.0%384720.7%– 16.2%3829
54Suzuki SX4 S-Cross950.5%+ 50.8%365830.9%+ 95.6%3070
55BMW X1940.5%– 6.9%483390.5%+ 21.5%5668
56Kia EV6940.5%+ 34.3%285190.8%+ 92.2%3547
57MG4920.5%+ 29.6%663090.5%– 23.3%6557
58Opel Grandland X920.5%+ 300.0%812840.4%+ 43.4%70105
59Kia Picanto900.5%– 42.7%792390.4%– 10.5%7972
60Audi A6860.5%+ 14.7%503570.6%– 4.5%5248
61BMW X3850.5%+ 1.2%522610.4%+ 34.5%7277
62Dacia Jogger820.5%+ 51.9%842470.4%– 4.3%7362
63Nissan X-Trail820.5%+ 95.2%803330.5%+ 6.7%6175
64Fiat Panda810.5%+ 523.1%531840.3%+ 41.5%96100
65Skoda Elroq790.5%new166880.1%new136 –
66VW Taigo780.5%+ 500.0%712400.4%+ 27.0%7896
67BYD Seal750.4%– 2.6%852450.4%– 34.7%7449
68Skoda Kamiq750.4%+ 31.6%413780.6%– 36.1%4732
69Opel Astra720.4%+ 140.0%1181980.3%– 12.8%9189
70Skoda Enyaq700.4%– 44.0%613090.5%– 15.3%6665
71BYD Atto 3660.4%+ 46.7%971580.2%– 21.0%10484
72VW ID.3650.4%– 59.4%492850.4%– 31.5%6960
73Audi A5650.4%+ 160.0%443370.5%+ 142.4%58113
74Toyota Aygo X640.4%– 46.7%1001720.3%– 30.4%9880
75Kia Stonic630.4%– 29.2%513330.5%– 11.7%6044
76Mercedes GLC600.3%+ 11.1%682340.4%+ 0.4%8088
77Citroen C5 Aircross590.3%+ 37.2%981890.3%+ 25.2%94110
78Opel Corsa560.3%– 37.1%1174320.7%+ 5.6%4345
79MG ZS560.3%+ 229.4%1101980.3%+ 70.7%90125
80Renault Scenic550.3%new731410.2%new111174
81Cupra Terramar550.3%new1011250.2%new114 –
82Skoda Scala530.3%+ 130.4%902320.4%– 21.4%8171
83BMW IX1520.3%– 23.5%861330.2%– 35.1%11392
84Mercedes GLA510.3%+ 8.5%602140.3%– 4.5%8578
85Opel Mokka500.3%– 43.8%1153390.5%– 26.0%5750
86Volvo XC90500.3%– 5.7%962140.3%+ 3.4%8683
87Citroen C4500.3%+ 56.3%1211440.2%+ 0.7%110121
88Peugeot 2008490.3%– 25.8%943700.6%– 37.8%4833
89Mercedes GLB490.3%+ 172.2%1331230.2%+ 108.5%115129
90Mercedes C Class480.3%+ 380.0%931050.2%+ 98.1%123152
91Mercedes E Class460.3%– 52.1%673110.5%+ 28.0%6466
92Volvo EX30460.3%+ 4.5%922450.4%+ 113.0%7595
93Hyundai Santa Fe450.3%n/a723630.6%+ 1550.0%49112
94Mazda CX-30440.3%+ 22.2%1261520.2%+ 18.8%107120
95Mercedes CLA420.2%– 14.3%1051560.2%– 22.4%10590
96Range Rover Sport420.2%– 10.6%621950.3%– 30.1%9282
97BMW 3-Series410.2%– 41.4%771490.2%– 53.1%10958
98Mazda CX-5410.2%– 2.4%1191660.3%– 10.8%10199
99Mercedes EQE SUV410.2%+ 51.9%173660.1%+ 1.5%148148
100Ford Tourneo410.2%+ 485.7%191550.1%+ 323.1%161178
101VW ID.7410.2%+ 4000.0%1061990.3%+ 314.6%89104
102Ford Explorer400.2%new882250.3%new82167
103Hyundai i10390.2%+ 56.0%1082060.3%+ 17.7%8867
104Nissan Ariya380.2%– 9.5%1271600.2%+ 14.3%103115
105Seat Ateca380.2%– 5.0%463030.5%+ 37.1%6763
106Seat Leon380.2%+ 11.8%871360.2%+ 72.2%112119
107BMW 2-Series380.2%+ 111.1%831130.2%– 13.7%118107
108Xpeng G6380.2%new145610.1%new153 –
109Lexus LBX370.2%– 32.0%562250.3%+ 341.2%8798
110Cupra Formentor340.2%– 66.7%433260.5%– 8.9%6256
111Hyundai Ioniq 5340.2%– 17.1%1411900.3%– 29.4%9373
112Lexus NX340.2%– 12.8%782420.4%+ 34.4%7794
113BMW 1-Series340.2%+ 3.0%1301090.2%– 13.5%121124
114Audi Q7330.2%+ 560.0%1311170.2%+ 265.6%116151
115Cupra Tavascan330.2%new541780.3%new97240
116Mazda2310.2%– 76.7%148970.1%– 57.5%12885
117Citroen Berlingo310.2%+ 3.3%128820.1%+ 1.2%138111
118Mercedes A Class310.2%+ 675.0%129930.1%+ 389.5%132207
119Renault Megane290.2%+ 20.8%651000.2%– 37.9%125108
120Audi Q5290.2%+ 81.3%701690.3%+ 0.0%10079
121Volvo EX40290.2%new112580.1%new159 –
122Renault 5290.2%new –290.0%new188 –
123Renault Austral280.2%– 45.1%592240.3%– 36.5%8364
124MG3270.2%new134940.1%new131161
125Audi Q2260.2%– 3.7%1091110.2%– 20.7%119116
126BMW i4240.1%– 45.2%136770.1%– 30.6%130123
127Kia EV9230.1%– 34.3%1041050.2%– 29.1%122103
128Cupra Born230.1%– 30.3%911500.2%+ 0.0%108106
129Land Rover Defender230.1%+ 9.5%165590.1%– 30.6%156138
130DS 4230.1%+ 666.7%198360.1%+ 125.0%177200
131Honda HR-V220.1%n/a170750.1%n/a143229
132Hyundai Bayon210.1%– 59.6%991860.3%– 26.8%9581
133Cupra Leon210.1%– 16.0%821550.2%– 21.7%10691
134Porsche Cayenne200.1%– 48.7%158890.1%– 9.2%134126
135DS 7200.1%+ 0.0%143600.1%+ 11.1%154156
136Hyundai i30200.1%+ 42.9%1381170.2%– 21.5%117122
137Audi Q4190.1%– 78.9%116960.1%– 64.0%12974
138Mazda MX-30190.1%+ 850.0%203330.1%+ 200.0%182204
139BYD Dolphin180.1%– 35.7%146590.1%– 61.4%155101
140MG HS180.1%+ 350.0%1561040.2%+ 205.9%124199
141Jeep Avenger180.1%+ 350.0%163510.1%+ 34.2%165170
142Nissan Leaf170.1%– 52.8%1233000.5%+ 33.9%6876
143Mercedes CLE Coupe170.1%– 32.0%114910.1%+ 18.2%133135
144Mini Cooper170.1%– 26.1%232670.4%+ 217.9%71149
145Mazda CX-60170.1%– 19.0%103810.1%– 21.4%141130
146MG5170.1%+ 41.7%162350.1%– 28.6%178136
147VW ID.5170.1%+ 1600.0%132620.1%+ 40.9%151150
148Mazda CX-80170.1%new140580.1%new158234
149Lexus ES160.1%– 20.0%164730.1%– 5.2%144140
150Peugeot Rifter160.1%– 5.9%177380.1%+ 8.6%175142
151Audi Q6 e-tron160.1%new120810.1%new140214
152Land Rover Discovery Sport150.1%+ 66.7%159500.1%– 20.6%166156
153Audi Q8150.1%+ 150.0%137550.1%+ 96.4%160173
154Mazda3140.1%– 33.3%161780.1%– 12.4%142143
155BMW 4-Series140.1%– 6.7%155370.1%– 5.1%176169
156Mercedes EQS SUV140.1%+ 1300.0%200270.0%+ 107.7%190216
156Peugeot 408130.1%– 74.5%1131110.2%– 58.1%12093
157Mercedes GLE130.1%– 60.6%142700.1%– 47.0%146117
158Peugeot 308130.1%– 43.5%149440.1%– 47.0%170131
159Toyota Prius130.1%+ 62.5%167870.1%– 7.4%137137
160Honda Civic130.1%+ 85.7%168440.1%+ 46.7%168172
161BMW i5130.1%+ 85.7%169340.1%– 5.6%180181
162Honda Jazz130.1%+ 225.0%139610.1%+ 221.1%152165
163Mini Countryman120.1%– 7.7%111630.1%+ 85.3%150144
164VW T7120.1%+ 71.4%156350.1%+ 169.2%179195
165Citroen C4 X120.1%+ 100.0%232200.0%+ 66.7%200198
166Ford Capri120.1%new171540.1%new163 –
167Porsche Panamera120.1%n/a178400.1%+ 166.7%173177
168Suzuki Ignis110.1%– 62.1%157590.1%– 67.9%15797
169Mercedes EQA110.1%+ 175.0%172290.0%– 35.6%187171
170Toyota Land Cruiser110.1%n/a –160.0%n/a209 –
171Range Rover 100.1%– 52.4%124880.1%+ 63.0%135139
172Audi A1100.1%– 50.0%122810.1%– 12.9%139128
173Range Rover Evoque100.1%+ 11.1%150430.1%+ 7.5%172168
174Ford Transit Custom100.1%+ 900.0%227140.0%+ 1300.0%211253
175Honda ZR-V100.1%new242140.0%new212220
176BMW 7 Series90.1%– 10.0%183240.0%– 20.0%191192
177Mercedes S Class90.1%+ 80.0%184220.0%– 26.7%199190
178Mercedes V Class90.1%+ 800.0%193240.0%+ 41.2%193193
179Opel Crossland X80.0%– 86.9%147710.1%– 61.2%145102
180Fiat 50080.0%– 52.9%175990.2%+ 47.8%126133
181VW Touareg80.0%– 38.5%176310.0%– 24.4%183166
182Mercedes AMG GT80.0%+ 700.0%186230.0%+ 228.6%194218
183Fiat 60080.0%new144540.1%new162186
184Hyundai Ioniq 670.0%– 58.8%154970.1%– 32.6%127118
185Mercedes EQB70.0%– 30.0%189280.0%– 65.9%189147
186Citroen C5 X70.0%– 22.2%206170.0%– 54.1%204179
187Lexus UX70.0%+ 600.0%185440.1%+ 120.0%169176
188Porsche Macan70.0%n/a151670.1%n/a147208
189Citroen E-C4 X60.0%– 64.7%218380.1%+ 0.0%174185
190Lexus RX60.0%– 33.3%152590.1%– 26.3%156141
191Mazda MX-560.0%+ 100.0%199220.0%+ 83.3%198201
192BMW XM60.0%n/a180290.0%+ 625.0%186228
193Volvo EX9060.0%new188230.0%new197272
194Ssangyong Torres60.0%new244100.0%new226241
195Mercedes EQE50.0%– 64.3%212240.0%– 81.1%192134
196VW ID.Buzz50.0%– 44.4%208120.0%– 7.7%221153
197Mini Clubman50.0%– 37.5%160230.0%– 34.3%196160
198Ford Mustang Mach-E50.0%+ 150.0%215120.0%– 7.7%219222
199Opel Combo50.0%n/a135300.0%+ 500.0%184248
200Mercedes G Class50.0%n/a –60.0%n/a235279
201Range Rover Velar40.0%– 33.3%219160.0%+ 0.0%208187
202Jeep Renegade40.0%– 20.0%194130.0%– 18.8%213226
203Honda CR-V40.0%+ 33.3%224160.0%+ 433.3%207188
204Dacia Spring40.0%n/a202630.1%n/a149256
205Renault Rafale40.0%new187540.1%new164184
206Porsche 911/Carrera40.0%n/a179170.0%+ 70.0%205231
207BMW IX240.0%new226120.0%new217211
208Volvo XC4030.0%– 90.9%174500.1%– 73.4%167109
209Cupra Ateca30.0%– 80.0%107430.1%– 20.4%171154
210Volvo C4030.0%– 70.0%153300.0%– 48.3%185155
211BMW X230.0%– 70.0%195110.0%– 26.7%223183
212Porsche Taycan30.0%– 62.5%235180.0%– 60.0%203162
213Volvo V6030.0%– 57.1%220130.0%+ 0.0%216205
214Seat Altea30.0%– 40.0% –50.0%– 82.1%242 –
215Audi A730.0%+ 0.0%233120.0%– 40.0%218194
216Mini Aceman30.0%new181230.0%new195 –
217Smart #330.0%new225150.0%new210235
218Smart #130.0%n/a214110.0%+ 83.3%225227
219Mercedes Vito Tourer30.0%n/a –50.0%n/a241 –
220BMW iX320.0%– 93.9%190180.0%– 71.9%202127
221BMW X720.0%– 81.8%210110.0%– 15.4%224215
222Mini Convertible20.0%– 80.0%21370.0%– 86.0%231180
223BMW X420.0%– 50.0%23490.0%– 10.0%227232
224Suzuki Swace20.0%+ 0.0%197170.0%– 5.6%206189
225Polestar 420.0%new240130.0%new215196
226Toyota Proace20.0%n/a209120.0%n/a220278
227Lexus RZ20.0%new241110.0%new222 –
228Mercedes EQS20.0%n/a22170.0%– 12.5%230230
229BMW iX10.0%– 91.7%20780.0%– 77.1%228206
230Citroen C3 Aircross10.0%– 91.7%23020.0%– 96.4%259164
231Peugeot 50810.0%– 85.7%217130.0%– 70.5%214159
232Alfa Romeo Stelvio10.0%– 75.0%23670.0%– 12.5%229239
233Jeep Compass10.0%– 75.0%23150.0%– 64.3%240203
234Ford Fiesta10.0%– 75.0% –10.0%– 95.7%276213
235Audi A810.0%– 50.0% –50.0%– 16.7%238233
236Citroen Spacetourer10.0%– 50.0% –30.0%– 72.7%253225
237Subaru Outback10.0%+ 0.0%24930.0%+ 200.0%254262
238Hyundai Inster10.0%new191710.3%new99 –
239Fiat Tipo10.0%n/a23840.0%+ 300.0%245242
240Mercedes T class10.0%new24540.0%new248245
241BMW Z410.0%n/a24630.0%n/a251249
242Jeep Cherokee10.0%n/a –20.0%n/a262271
243Mercedes EQC10.0%n/a –10.0%n/a277 –
244Citroen C110.0%n/a –10.0%n/a278 –
245Mercedes GLE Coupe10.0%n/a –10.0%n/a279 –

Source: SIMI

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