In July 2021, new car sales in Germany reported a total of 236,393 registered units. A figure that, compared to that obtained in the same period of the previous year, represents an increase of 24.9%. The Volkswagen Polo has been one of the most prominent models.
The German car market continues with its particular upward trend. In the month of July 2021 the car sales in Germany have reached the 236,393 units. This volume of registrations, compared to that harvested in the same period of last year, represents a strong 24.9% increase. Although growth has moderated in recent months, it is welcome news that registrations continue to rise.
In the accumulated period, positive data is also reported. And it is that, between the months of January and July 2021, new car registrations in Germany totaled 1,627,282 units, 6.7% more than in 2020. The next few months will be crucial to determine if the effects of the coronavirus pandemic have finally been left behind in terms of commercial activity.
Video test of the Volkswagen Golf, the best-selling car in Germany during the month of July
Volkswagen Golf, the best-selling car in Germany in July 2021
What have been the most demanded models by German drivers? The ranking of the best-selling cars in Germany during July it brings us various surprises. Now, in what there is no surprise is in the model that leads with an iron fist. The victory fell to the Volkswagen Golf one more time. The second place went to the Volkswagen T-Roc which became the best-selling SUV.
One step down, closing the podium in third place, we have the Volkswagen Polo. It is one of the surprises. It is not so common to see it upstairs but the recent overhaul that it has suffered and that has already begun its assault on German territory is a clear boost for its sales. It far surpassed the rest of the utility vehicles that also grapple in the B segment. And at the gates of the podium we have another Volkswagen model. More specifically the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Other models whose performance deserves to be highlighted are the Volkswagen T-Cross (10th) and the Opel Mokka (13th). In both cases they have had an excellent result far removed from the position they occupy in the accumulated ranking. On the contrary, models like the Volkswagen Passat (11th) and the Skoda Octavia (14th) have been affected by all these changes.
Regarding the most popular car brands, there have also been news. Volkswagen remains in front but Mercedes slips into second position. The third step of the podium has been for BMW and Audi had to settle for fourth place.
Sales by model
The best-selling cars on the German market are:
Sales by brand
The registrations achieved by the manufacturers in the German market are:
The electric car already plays a relevant role in Germany. During July 25,464 electric cars were marketed. The Volkswagen e-up! It was the best-selling model with 2,556 registrations. A short distance away is the Volkswagen ID.3 with 2,180 units and the third place went to the Renault ZOE with 1,320 units sold.