Brazil March 2026: BYD Dolphin Mini breaks into Top 10

The BYD Dolphin Mini ranks #9 in Brazil in March.

The Brazilian new light vehicle market is euphoric in March, surging 40.8% year-on-year to 258,357 units. As a result the year-to-date tally is now up 15.9% to 598,212. Brand leaders Fiat (+35.5%), Volkswagen (+39.5%) and Chevrolet (+39.5%) evolve roughly like the market and sport their biggest monthly volumes so far this year. Hyundai (+50.8%) impresses at #4 but it’s BYD (+103.5%) that is the star of the month with sales doubling year-on-year. At 6.4% share it is just below its record of 6.5% reached in February. Caoa Chery (+126.5%) is the only additional Top 10 brand to beat the market, scoring its first Top 10 finish since last November. GWM (+233.2%) and Mercedes (+130.7%) also shine below.

Model-wise, the Fiat Strada (+62.9%) sails off into the distance with 6.5% share vs. 4.3% for the #2, the VW Polo (+36.1%). The Chevrolet Onix (+77.1%) climbs up two spots on last month to #3, a ranking it also now holds year-to-date. This is the Onix’s first five-figure monthly volume since November 2024. Below a stable Fiat Argo (+0.4%), the new VW Tera is back up two ranks to round out the Top 5. The BYD Dolphin Mini (+190%) breaks into the Brazilian Top 10 for the first time at #9.

Previous month: Brazil February 2026: BYD breaks share record, places Dolphin Mini at #11

One year ago: Brazil March 2025: BYD breaks share record, Fiat Argo up to #2

Full March 2026 Top 49 All brands and Top 266 All models below.