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Portugal September 2018: Mercedes A-Class #1, Nissan Leaf up in atypical month

The Mercedes A-Class is the best-selling vehicle in Portugal in September.

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After rising 28.7% in pre-WLTP August frenzy, the Portuguese new car market is logically down 14% in September to 12.783 units, bringing the year-to-date tally up 6.5% to 182.693. Peugeot (+1%) braves the adverse condition to post a year-on-year gain (the only one in the Top 10) and snap the pole position at 11.5% share vs. 9.8% year-to-date, followed by Mercedes (-6%) and BMW (-0.1%) while YTD leader Renault (-34%) tumbles down to #4. Outside the Top 10, Hyundai (+66%), Lexus (+39%), Jaguar (+35%), Volvo (+35%), Jeep (+33%), Seat (+13%), Mazda (+6%) and Mini (+4%) manage a positive result. Model-wise, the Mercedes A-Class (+42%) takes advantage of Renault’s post-WLTP hangover and its own facelift to take the overall lead for the first time in Portuguese history, its previous best performance being #3 in August 2015. It is followed by the Renault Clio (-9%), Peugeot 2008 (+9%), 308 (-9%) and Citroen C3 (-21%) while Peugeot manages to place 4 nameplates in the Top 7, adding the 208 (-16%) and 3008 (+44%). The BMW 5 Series (+20%) is up 31 spots on August to a record #8, the Nissan leaf is up 17-fold on the previous generation to #9 and the Opel Crossland X (+97%) is up 30 ranks on last month to round up the Top 10, all three aforementioned nameplates breaking their ranking record in Portugal. A very atypical month indeed.

Previous month: Portugal August 2018: Pre-WLTP boosted Clio and Megane repeat on top

One year ago: Portugal September 2017: Opel Crossland X in Top 20, market up 6.5%

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Portugal August 2018: Pre-WLTP boosted Clio and Megane repeat on top

The Renault Megane is up 175% year-on-year thanks to non WLTP-compliant stock sales.

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New car sales in Portugal rise 28.7% year-on-year to 15.360 registrations, boosted like most EU markets by stock-clearances ahead of the new WLTP emissions standards put in place on September 1. This lifts the year-to-date tally up 8.4% to 169.906. Renault (+116%) gets a particularly strong (and artificial) boost at #1, whereas Peugeot (+24%) and Mercedes (-0.2%) are more measured. Fiat (+114%), Nissan (+85%), Hyundai (+77%) and Seat (+57%) dominate the year-on-year improvements in the remainder of the Top 15, with Jeep (+3325%), Porsche (+194%) and Alfa Romeo (+154%) making waves further down. The Renault Clio (+159%) and Megane (+175%) repeat at #1 and #2 and seemed to have a lot of stock to get rid of this month. They are followed by the Peugeot 208 (+21%), Mercedes A-Class (+42%) and Nissan Qashqai (+13%), posting more reserved improvements. The Nissan Leaf (+2129%), Peugeot 3008 (+197%), VW Polo (+195%), Toyota C-HR (+154%), VW Tiguan (+124%), Ford Fiesta (+113%) and Dacia Duster (+100%) can put their growth down to new models, but the Fiat Punto (+320%), Renault Kadjar (+190%), Nissan Juke (+177%), Fiat 500 (+122%), Audi A4 (+118%) are all artificial.

Previous month: Portugal July 2018: Renault places Clio and Megane on top

One year ago: Portugal August 2017: VW Golf and Citroen C3 shine in market up 11.5%

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Portugal July 2018: Renault places Clio and Megane on top

The Renault Megane ranks #2 in Portugal in July.

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The Portuguese new car market is up 13.7% to 19.986 registrations, lifting the year-to-date tally up 6.8% to 154.546 units. Renault (+21%) beats the market but hits a share (13%) lower than its YTD level (14.6%). Peugeot (+11%) remains in 2nd place ahead of Fiat (+74%) also cements the 3rd spot it holds YTD. Seat (+50%), Citroen (+29%) and Nissan (+20%) also outpace the overall growth in the remainder of the Top 10 whereas Opel (-7%), BMW (-6%) and Mercedes (-5%) drop. Further down, Jeep (+3650%!), Porsche (+139%), Hyundai (+56%), Alfa Romeo (+47%), DS (+46%), Lexus (+43%), Toyota (+40%), Mitsubishi (+39%), Ford (+33%) and Kia (+32%) also impress. Renault scores a 1-2 for the third straight month with the Clio (+21%) and Megane (+25%) in the lead followed by the Fiat Tipo (+96%) managing its first podium ranking in Portugal. The Fiat 500 (+121%), Mercedes A-Class (+42%) and Nissan Qashqai (+18%) also gallop faster than the market in the Top 10, with the Opel Crossland X (+110%), Peugeot 3008 (+97%) and Fiat Punto (+85%) also posting spectacular gains in the Top 20. The Citroen C3 Aircross (#21) and Seat Arona (#24) top recent launches (<12 months).

Previous month: Portugal June 2018: Renault Clio and Captur repeat on top

One year ago: Portugal August 2017: VW Golf and Citroen C3 shine in market up 11.5%

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Portugal June 2018: Renault Clio and Captur repeat on top

Renault Captur sales are up 67% year-on-year in Portugal in June.

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New car sales in Portugal gain 5.6% year-on-year in June to 26.215 units, lifting the year-to-date tally up 5.8% to 134.559. As is the case all around during end of periods (Quarter or Semester), Renault (+14%) is particularly strong at 17.1% share vs. 14.8% so far in 2018. The French carmaker distances Peugeot (+15%) at 9.1%, Fiat (+22%) at 8.4% and Citroen (+32%) at 6.2% in a Top 4 completely and frankly outpacing the market. Ford (+21%) also shines in the Top 10 but Volkswagen (-20%) and Mercedes (-16%) sink. Further down, Jeep (+4483%!), DS (+116%), Alfa Romeo (+65%), Lexus (+57%), Mini (+41%), Jaguar (+39%), Suzuki (+34%) and Hyundai (+20%) shine whereas Porsche (-42%), Audi (-30%), Mazda (-29%), Land Rover (-24%) and Volvo (-20%) struggle.

Over in the models ranking, like last month the Renault Clio (+2%) and Captur (+67%) dominate, with the Captur now threatening the Peugeot 208 (+18%) for the #2 spot YTD. The Citroen C3 (+38%) and Renault Megane (-3%) make the Top Five 100% French this month. The Nissan Qashqai (+15%) is up 6 spots on May to #8 and the Fiat Tipo (+35%) up a stunning 27 ranks to #9. Notice also the Ford Fiesta (+216%), Toyota C-HR (+184%), Citroen C4 Cactus (+69%), Peugeot 3008 (+50%), Mercedes GLC (+49%) and Fiat Panda (+46%) in great shape. The Seat Arona (#25) is the most popular newcomer ahead of the Citroen C3 Aircross (#43) and VW T-Roc (#73), and in June we welcome the Lamborghini Urus and Opel Grandland X in the Portuguese charts.

Previous month: Portugal May 2018: Renault Clio and Captur lead, Top 6 is 100% French

One year ago: Portugal June 2017: Renault Clio at 8% share, Nissan Micra up to #6

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Portugal May 2018: Renault Clio and Captur lead, Top 6 is 100% French

Renault places the Clio and Captur atop the Portuguese sales charts in May.

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The Portuguese new car market posts its 2nd year-on-year decline of the year in May – just – at -0.1% to 23.634 registrations, yet the year-to-date volume remains vigorously in positive at +5.8% to 108.344. After a steep decline in April, brand leader Renault is back in solid shape at +10% to a very strong 16.2% share vs. 14.3% so far in 2018, with Peugeot (+5%) in tow and Fiat (-3%) up one spot to #3 despite losing ground year-on-year. Mercedes (+4%), Opel (+2%) and Citroen (+13%) follow and all beat the market whereas Nissan (-12%), BMW (-18%) and Volkswagen (-39%) struggle. Further down, Jeep (+1650%), Honda (+276%), Bentley (+200%), Alfa Romeo (+37%), Kia (+37%), Lexus (+32%), Dacia (+26%), Jaguar (+26%), Seat (+23%) and Ford (+21%) are the best performers. Model-wise, the Renault Clio (+4%) and Captur (+54%) dominate ahead of the Peugeot 208 (-24%), Renault Megane (-15%), Citroen C3 (+19%) and Peugeot 2008 (+23%), making the Top 6 100% French for the first time in Portuguese history. The Fiat 500 (+54%), Ford Focus (+30%), Mercedes A-Class (+21%) and Dacia Sandero (+20%) also shine in the Top 20. The Citroen C3 Aircross (#25) tops recent launches above the Seat Arona (#30) and Opel Crossland X (#35).

Previous month: Portugal April 2018: Renault down 13%, Peugeot up 25% in market up 14.1%

One year ago: Portugal May 2017: Leaders Clio and 208 frankly outpace market up 13%

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Portugal April 2018: Renault down 13%, Peugeot up 25% in market up 14.1%

The 308 (+83%) helps Peugeot up 25% in Portugal in April.

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New car sales in Portugal soar 14.1% year-on-year in April to 21.481 registrations, lifting the year-to-date volume up 7.6% to 84.710. Renault easily remains the most popular carmaker in the country but sinks by a steep 13% to 11.8% share for the month, whereas #2 Peugeot surges 25% to 10.2%, distancing Volkswagen (+2%), Fiat (+24%) and Opel (+26%). BMW (+8%) and Mercedes (+1%) lose share year-on-year but in the tail end of the Top 10 Toyota (+70%), Seat (+45%) and Citroen (+39%) all post spectacular gains. Below, Jeep (+3100%), Mitsubishi (+123%), Hyundai (+95%), Honda (+90%), Jaguar (+83%), Maserati (+67%), Lexus (+64%), Porsche (+64%) and Alfa Romeo (+45%) shine. Model-wise, the Renault Clio continues to reign supreme despite a 3% drop ahead of the Peugeot 208 (-16%) returning to #2 YTD. The VW Polo (+48%), Peugeot 308 (+83%) and Opel Corsa (+26%) all surge ahead in the remainder of the Top 5, while the Toyota C-HR (+256%), Peugeot 3008 (+150%), Toyota Yaris (+72%), Fiat 500 (+54%), Punto (+39%) and Seat Ibiza (+29%) also impress in the Top 25. The Opel Crossland X tops recent launches at #31 ahead of the Seat Arona (#35), Citroen C3 Aircross (#37) and Kia Stonic (#55).

Previous month: Portugal March 2018: Nissan surges 61% to #3 in market up 7.4%

One year ago: Portugal April 2017: Renault Clio and Captur on top

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Portugal March 2018: Nissan surges 61% to #3 in market up 7.4%

The Nissan Micra is up 304% to #7 in Portugal this month.

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The Portuguese new car market is up 7.4% year-on-year in March to 27.908 units, lifting the Q1 volume up 5.6% to 63.229 sales. Brand leader Renault beats the market with a 11% gain to 15.1% share, comfortably distancing Peugeot up 2% to 9.3%. Nissan surges 61% to 9% ahead of Fiat up 18% to 7.4% and Opel up 19% to 6.5%, all easily outpacing the market. Reversely, Volkswagen sinks 25% to #8 and 5.1% share, down to a paltry 9th place year-to-date vs. #3 over the FY2017. Ford (+24%) and Citroen (+13%) also shine in the Top 10 while further down, Jeep (+4950%), DS (+142%), Lexus (+59%), Seat (+39%) and Hyundai (+31%) stand out whereas Audi (-61%), Skoda (-42%) and Land Rover (-27%) struggle.

Over in the models ranking, below the Renault Clio, unchallenged leader at 6.4% share, the Nissan Qashqai soars 73% year-on-year and 8 spots on February to land in the 2nd place overall this month, distancing the Peugeot 208 (+5%), Renault Megane (+32%) and Captur (-2%) in a Top 5 otherwise monopolised by French nameplates. The VW Polo is up two spots on last month to #6, the Nissan Micra up 4 and 304% year-on-year to #7 while at the tail end of the Top 10, the Opel Corsa (+25%), Mercedes A-Class (+16%) and Peugeot 2008 (+36%) all outpace the market. The Opel Crossland X takes the lead of recent launches (<12 months) at #30, up 16 ranks on February, just above the Seat Arona at #31 (+12) and the Citroen C3 Aircross at #32 (-11).

Previous month: Portugal February 2018: Clio and Captur on top, BMW 1 Series up to #3

Previous year: Portugal Full Year 2017: Renault Clio leads for 5th consecutive year

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Portugal February 2018: Clio and Captur on top, BMW 1 Series up to #3

The BMW 1 Series is up 102% year-on-year to hit #3 in Portugal in February.

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New car sales in Portugal gain 10.3% year-on-year in February to 20.812 registrations, returning the year-to-date volume into positive ground at +4.2% to 35.321 units. At 16.4% share, Renault (+16%) clearly reclaims the brands pole position it held over the Full Year 2017 off Peugeot at 10.9% (+11%) which was #1 in January. BMW (+24%) gains two spots on last month to end on the third step of the podium, distancing Mercedes (+10%) and Volkswagen (-6%) back up four ranks on its paltry January result (#9). Citroen soars 27% but remains 6th, while other significant gains are found outside the Top 10: Jeep (+1150%), Toyota (+72%), Honda (+63%), Kia (+59%), Volvo (+51%), Alfa Romeo (+45%), Hyundai (+45%), Smart (+26%), Suzuki (+24%), Lexus (+23%) and Seat (+23%).

The Renault Clio (+31%) remains the most popular nameplate in the country, followed this time by the Renault Captur (+76%) while the BMW 1 Series more than doubles its sales year-on-year to hit a fantastic third place with 3.9% share, now ranking #4 year-to-date vs. #15 in FY2017. The Citroen C3 (+22%) and Peugeot 2008 (+34%) also shine in the Top 10 while the Nissan Micra is up 19-fold on February 2018 to equal #10. Further down, the Citroen C3 Aircross is up 17 spots on January to #21, leading all-new launches (<12 months) above the Seat Arona at #43 (-9), the Opel Crossland X at #46 (-17), the VW T-Roc at #74 (+11) and the Hyundai Kauai (aka Kona) at #76 (+74). We welcome the Volvo XC40 at #109 and the Skoda Karoq at #139.

Previous month: Portugal January 2018: Dacia Sandero on podium, market down 3.5%

One year ago: Portugal February 2017: Renault Clio leads, Fiat Tipo in Top 20

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Portugal January 2018: Dacia Sandero on podium, market down 3.5%

The Dacia Sandero is up 92% to #3 in Portugal in January. 

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The Portuguese new car market drops 3.5% year-on-year in January to 14.505 registrations, a rare occurrence due to an issue with the registration process that had some cars purchased in January see their registration delayed until February. Brand-wise, Peugeot (+6%) takes the lead at 10.8% share ahead of 2017’s leader Renault up just one unit year-on-year at 10.2% of the market. Mercedes is down 2% on January 2017 but soars to an outstanding third place overall with 9.8% share, distancing Opel (+2%) while BMW tumbles down 30% to #5. Fiat (+13%) also impresses inside the Top 10 whereas Volkswagen implodes down 45% to #9 and 4.6% vs. #3 and 7.4% over the FY2017. Further down, Jeep (+717%), Dacia (+54%), DS (+47%), Toyota (+45%), Mitsubishi (+38%), Porsche (+38%) and Honda (+37%) post the largest year-on-year gains in the market.

The Renault Clio remains by far the best-selling model in Portugal with sales up 10% to a round 5% share, distancing the Peugeot 208 up 7% to 2.9% while the Dacia Sandero surges 92% to third place overall with 2.7% share. The Nissan Qashqai (-1%) and Mercedes A Class (-8%) round up the Top 5 while the Peugeot 308 gains 15% to #9. Further down, the Nissan Micra (+232%), Fiat Tipo (+51%), Citroen C4 Cactus (+39%), Ford Fiesta (+33%), Fiat 500 (+28%) and Peugeot 3008 (+26%) make themselves noticed with the Opel Crossland X (#29) topping all recent launches (<12 months) above the Seat Arona (#34), Citroen C3 Aircross (#38) and Kia Stonic (#78).

Previous post: Portugal Full Year 2017: Renault Clio leads for 5th consecutive year

One year ago: Portugal January 2017: BMW 1 Series leaps to 2nd place

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Portugal Full Year 2017: Renault Clio leads for 5th consecutive year

The Renault Clio has now been #1 in Portugal for a total of 9 times since 1999. 

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Fifth consecutive year of growth for the Portuguese new car market at +7.1% to 222.129 units in 2017, the highest annual score since 2010 (223.464) and a stunning 133% above the low of 95.290 hit in 2012. Renault remains in control of the brands ranking, even doubling the market growth at +16% to 13.6% share vs. 12.5% a year ago. In fact, the entire Top 10 in unchanged on 2016, with Peugeot (+6%) and Volkswagen (-3%) on the podium and Mercedes (+6%), BMW (+2%) and Opel (+9%) in tow. Fiat (+18%), Nissan (+11%) and Citroen (+10%) are the other carmaker posting a double-digit gain in the Top 10. Below, Jeep (+68%), Suzuki (+67%), Porsche (+57%), Hyundai (+37%), Alfa Romeo (+24%), Dacia (+22%), Lexus (+22%) and Maserati (+21%) impress. Among smaller brands, Bentley (+150%), Aston Martin (+129%) and Lamborghini (+100%) are also up.

The Nissan Qashqai is up three spots on 2016 to #4 in Portugal this year.

Model-wise, the Renault Clio cements its leadership with a market-beating 11% gain to 5.7% share, topping the annual Portuguese sales charts for the 5th year in a row and the 9th time in total (a series started in 1999). Like in 2016, it distances the Peugeot 208 (-1%) and Renault Megane (+5%) but the Nissan Qashqai is the new 4th best-seller thanks to deliveries up 21% year-on-year, overtaking the Renault Captur (+7%), VW Golf (-6%) and VW Polo (-7%). The Citroen C3 get a new generation boost up 27% and 7 spots to #7, the Peugeot 2008 is up 9% to #11, the BMW 1 Series up 7% to #15, the Dacia Sandero up 41% to #16, the Nissan Micra up 130% and 24 ranks to #20 thanks to the new model and the Fiat Tipo up 130% and 28 spots to #24. The Opel Crossland X (#61) is the most popular all-new launch for 2017.

Previous month: Portugal November 2017: Podium 100% Renault in market up 6.9%

Previous year: Portugal Full Year 2016: Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 top market up 16%

Two years ago: Portugal Full Year 2015: Renault Clio clear winner in market up 25%

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