New car registrations in the Netherlands totaled 26,883 units in July 2021. An amount that, compared to that obtained in the same period of the previous year, represents a decrease of 22.94%. The new Hyundai Tucson climbs ranks and sneaks into the Top 10.
In the month of July 2021 the Dutch car market has ended its positive streak. The car sales in the Netherlands they have registered 26,883 units. This volume of registrations, if compared to that obtained in the same period last year, represents a strong 22.94% decrease. A fall that is explained, to a certain extent, by the so-called “coronavirus factor”.
Business at Dutch dealerships was hit hard for much of the first half of the previous year by the coronavirus pandemic. That is why a large dammed demand was generated, which translated into strong results once normality was restored. Similarly, the accumulated data report negative figures. In the period between the months of January and July 2021 new car registrations in the Netherlands totaled 189,692 units, 1.65% less than in 2020.
KIA Niro, the best-selling car in the Netherlands in July 2021
The ranking of the best-selling cars in the Netherlands during July it leaves us several surprises with respect to previous editions of this monthly list. The victory falls to the KIA Niro. The Korean SUV is very popular. The Volkswagen Polo came second. Volkswagen utility registrations have seen a huge boost since its recent renovation. Closing the podium, in third place, we have the Toyota Yaris.
At the gates of the podium has remained one of the best-selling cars in the Netherlands, the KIA Picanto. Right behind is the Ford Mustang Mach-E, which is getting high demand on its arrival in this market. Another model whose performance should be highlighted is, without a doubt, the new Hyundai Tucson (9th). He has climbed numerous positions until he was able to sneak into the Top 10.
In the list of most popular car brands there are also news. KIA took the victory. Volkswagen was in second position and Toyota was able to sneak into the third step of the podium.
Video test of the new Ford Mustang Mach-E, which remains among the best-selling cars in the Netherlands
Sales by model
The best-selling cars in the Netherlands are:
Sales by brand
The registrations achieved by the manufacturers in the Netherlands are:
There have also been several notable events in the seventh month of 2021. For example, in July the four first registrations of the new MG Marvel R. The new electric SUV from Morris Garage will soon begin its commercialization in Spain and other European markets. And a special mention should also be made of Tesla, whose deliveries have plummeted. Only three units of the Tesla Model 3 were registered.