Cyprus September 2026: Jeep Avenger and BYD Seal U reach ranking records

The BYD Seal U reaches a record third place in Cyprus in September.

According to data by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT, the Cyprus new car market sinks -16.6% year-on-year in September to 1,194 registrations. This means the year-to-date tally is now down -10.9% to 10,518. Kia (-30.2%) reclaims the brands top spot it holds year-to-date off Toyota (-39.8%) but falls to 12.4% share vs. 15.6% so far this year. The event of the month is the record 2nd place of Chinese carmaker BYD, up 47.9% year-on-year. Its 105 sales and 8.8% share are not records however (best is 111 sales and 9.8% last June). Nissan (-36.5%) also plummets at #4 while Jeep (+16.9%) shines at #5 with 5.8% share. MG (+42.4%) and Audi (+19.6%) are also up in the remainder of the Top 10.

Model-wise, the Kia Stonic (-13.6%) returns to its traditional first place with 6.4% share. It is followed this month by the Jeep Avenger (+8.7%) reaching an all time high 2nd place with 4.2% share. The BYD Seal U (+109.5%) is up 15 spots on August to break into the Cyprus podium for the first time at #3, distancing the Nissan Qashqai (-30.4%) and Hyundai Tucson (stable). The Renault Captur (+160%), MG ZS (#11), Nissan X-Trail (+46.2%) and Skoda Kamiq (+112.5%) also make themselves noticed below. The Top 13 models are all SUVs.

Previous month: Cyprus August 2026: Toyota up 47.3% to 15.3% share

One year ago: Cyprus September 2025: BYD up to #7 with 5% share

Full September 2026 Top 35 All brands and Top 20 models below.