Moldova October 2025: Toyota RAV4 now #1 YTD, Geely Cityray up to #6
The Geely Cityray hits a record #6 in Moldova in October.
According to data by our local partner CE Auto, new car sales in Moldova jump 72.6% year-on-year in October to 1,666 units, lifting the year-to-date tally up 21.1% to 9,816. This month the Toyota RAV4 (+342.9%) is the standout winner with 7.4% share, and as a result snaps the YTD pole position off the Kia Sportage (+54.9%) ranking #2 for the month. The Skoda Kodiaq (+52%) stays at #3 ahead of the Dacia Duster (+29.4%) and Hyundai Tucson (+195.2%). The Geely Cityray delivers a third Top 10 finish at a record #6 with 3.5% share, with the Top 10 entirely composed of SUVs.
Previous month: Moldova September 2025: Market up 51.4%, BYD places Song Plus and Sealion in Top 10
One year ago: Moldova October 2024: Dacia Duster, Kia Sportage and Skoda Kodiaq in photo finish
Full October 2025 Top 10 models ranking below.
Moldova October 2025 – models:
| Pos | Model | Oct-25 | % | /24 | Sep | 2025 | % | /24 | Pos | FY24 |
| 1 | Toyota RAV4 | 124 | 7.4% | + 342.9% | 1 | 505 | 5.1% | + 5.0% | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Kia Sportage | 79 | 4.7% | + 54.9% | 2 | 492 | 5.0% | + 15.0% | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Skoda Kodiaq | 76 | 4.6% | + 52.0% | 3 | 383 | 3.9% | + 20.1% | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | Dacia Duster | 66 | 4.0% | + 29.4% | 6 | 452 | 4.6% | – 30.4% | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Hyundai Tucson | 62 | 3.7% | + 195.2% | 5 | 340 | 3.5% | ##### | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Geely Cityray | 59 | 3.5% | n/a | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 7 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 51 | 3.1% | n/a | 4 | 225 | 2.3% | n/a | 8 | n/a |
| 8 | BYD Song Plus | 43 | 2.6% | n/a | 7 | 259 | 2.6% | n/a | 6 | n/a |
| 9 | Skoda Karoq | 42 | 2.5% | + 82.6% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 10 | Suzuki SX4 S-Cross | 39 | 2.3% | n/a | n/a | 186 | 1.9% | n/a | 10 | n/a |
| n/a | Suzuki Vitara | 31 | 1.9% | – 8.8% | 9 | 254 | 2.6% | – 12.1% | 7 | 5 |
| n/a | Dacia Logan | 25 | 1.5% | + 400.0% | n/a | 207 | 2.1% | + 4.5% | 9 | 6 |
Source: CE Auto
