Uruguay September 2025: BYD surges to 18.7% share

BYD sales are up 455.5% year-on-year in September

Another outstanding month for new car sales in Uruguay, up 30.8% year-on-year in September to 6,795. The year-to-date volume is now up 11.4% to 49,158. The event of the month is delivered by Chinese behemoth BYD, up a surreal 455.5% year-on-year to reach a stunning 18.7% market share. This means the carmaker breaks its share record for the third month in a row, going from 12.6% in July, 13.1% in August and 18.7% this month. BYD remains however a distant 2nd year-to-date, with Fiat, up a splendid 60% for the month, still firmly in the lead. Suzuki (+870.6%!) and Chery (+101%) also make themselves noticed in the remainder of the Top 10. Below, JMC (+1950%), Dongfeng (+950%), JAC (+220%) and Omoda (+44.4%) lead the Chinese charge. All in all, sales of Chinese brands in Uruguay soar 176.4% year-on-year this month to 35.2% share vs. 16.7% a year ago…

Previous month: Uruguay August 2025: Fiat claws back on top, BYD breaks share record again

One year ago: Uruguay September 2024: VW (+60%), BYD (+157.3%) impress

Full September 2025 Top 60 All brands ranking below.