New car sales in the Netherlands have accounted for a total of 23,507 units during the month of May 2022. A volume of registered cars that, compared to the records obtained in the same period last year, translates into a drop of 7.4%. The new Toyota Aygo X Cross has been one of the most outstanding models in a market that continues to decline.
The Dutch car market continues to decline. In the month of May 2022 the car sales in netherlands have reached the 23,507 units. This number of registrations, compared to that registered in the same period of time last year, represents a decrease of 7.4%. Interestingly, this is the same fall recorded in April.
The poor results experienced in recent months have weighed heavily on the accumulated sales figures. In the period between the months of January and May, new car registrations accumulated 123,811 units, 4.6% less than in 2021. The Dutch market continues to face many challenges. Among them, the stock crisis in dealerships due to the global shortage of microchips stands out.
Peugeot 208, the best-selling car in the Netherlands in May 2022
What have been the most outstanding models? The ranking of the best-selling cars in the Netherlands During May, it presents numerous and important novelties with respect to previous editions of this monthly list. The Peugeot 208 has obtained the victory. What’s more, the result allows it to also be the best-selling car in the accumulated ranking so far this year.
In second position is the Opel Corsa and, closing the podium, in third position, we have the Volkswagen Polo. It is curious that among the three best sellers there is no SUV. Typically, the KIA Niro (4th) or the Volvo XC40 (14th) are in the top positions. Also noteworthy is the performance of Lynk & Co 01. It has achieved a notable fifth position.
We cannot ignore the results obtained by the new Peugeot 308 (9th) and Toyota Aygo X Cross (10th). Both models have recently started landing at Dutch dealerships, allowing it to climb positions in the ranking.
Peugeot 208 vs Opel Corsa, video comparison of 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:
in the list of The most popular car brands in the Netherlands there have been several changes. Although KIA has been done, once again, with the victory, Peugeot has been on the verge of snatching the first position. The French brand came in second place. Toyota has had to settle for third place. At the gates of this podium we have Volkswagen.
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