Uruguay March 2026: BYD now #1 year-to-date in record market

BYD tops the Uruguayan market both in March and YTD.

Another very impressive month for new light vehicle sales in Uruguay with March volumes up 12.1% year-on-year to 6,506 units, understood to be a new record for the month. The Q1 tally is up 13.9% to 17,625. BYD (+81.2%) lodges another stunning result at 12.8% share and snaps the YTD lead for the first time at 12% of the market, dislodging Fiat (-21.7%) in great difficulty again this month. Chevrolet (-3.5%) and Renault (-5.2%) are weak and distance Volkswagen (+7%). Geely (+223.4%) and Jetour (+142.9%) post the biggest YoY gains in the Top 10 and rank #9 and #10 respectively. Overall, the 35 active Chinese brands are up 93% to 38.9% share vs. 22.6% a year ago in March 2025.

Previous month: Uruguay February 2026: Chinese up 88.9% to 42.5% share vs. 23.1% a year ago

One year ago: Uruguay March 2025: Fiat (+44.9%) stays #1, BYD up 72.2% in market up 25.2%

Full March 2026 Top 66 All brands ranking below.