Portuguese Auto Market 2016 slam a strong recovery posting the best sales level since 2011 and the fourth increase in a row. Renault was the best brand in absolute while Jaguar hit the best increase.
Market Outlook
In the third quarter, GDP expanded at the fastest rate in nearly three years, thanks to an improvement in the external sector due to faster export growth and a contraction in imports. Domestic demand disappointed however, and government consumption dropped for the first time in a year. The economy continues to be undermined by the deteriorating investment environment and strapped public finances.
Indeed, according to data released by the A.C.A.P., the Portuguese Association of Car Producers, in December the sales of new car passenger’s had been 16.988, up 29.3%, ending the entire year at 207.313 units (+16.1%), hitting the best since the 2011.
Competitive Arena
In 2016 Renault led the ranking with 25.861 units (+26.5%) ahead of Peugeot and Volkswagen, while among the highest increase of the year there were Suzuki, Hyundai, Maserati, Honda and Kia. The best performances were reported by Jaguar and Mazda, improving 103.9% and 78.1%.
Skoda and Ford has been the only brands reporting lost in the year.
The Renault Clio was the best-selling model with 11.494 units (+20.1%), while in 2nd place was the Peugeot 208 with 6.914 (+25.9%) ahead of the Renault Mégane with 6.503 (+44.4%).
Below, you can sort our interactive tables to see data regarding Brands, Groups and Models. Please bear in mind that sales data are subject to adjustments as sources will update their information. This report is updated at the publishing date and will not be modified while the next on this subject will report year to date data updated.
| Rank Dec | Rank 2016 | BRAND | Sales December | Sales 2016 FY | Variation December | Variation 2016 FY | Share December | Share 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Renault | 2.492 | 25.861 | 28,7% | 26,5% | 14,7% | 12,5% |
| 2 | 2 | Peugeot | 1.764 | 19.854 | 54,1% | 19,8% | 10,4% | 9,6% |
| 3 | 7 | Nissan | 1.112 | 11.711 | 14,8% | 9,8% | 6,5% | 5,6% |
| 4 | 3 | Volkswagen | 1.111 | 17.031 | 6,0% | 0,8% | 6,5% | 8,2% |
| 5 | 6 | Opel | 1.068 | 12.066 | 45,5% | 20,2% | 6,3% | 5,8% |
| 6 | 4 | Mercedes | 993 | 15.308 | 10,2% | 13,3% | 5,8% | 7,4% |
| 7 | 11 | Toyota | 992 | 8.399 | 39,1% | 12,4% | 5,8% | 4,1% |
| 8 | 10 | Audi | 944 | 9.503 | 58,1% | 0,5% | 5,6% | 4,6% |
| 9 | 5 | BMW | 784 | 14.261 | 6,4% | 10,6% | 4,6% | 6,9% |
| 10 | 9 | Citroen | 764 | 9.914 | 84,5% | 21,9% | 4,5% | 4,8% |
| 11 | 8 | Fiat | 700 | 10.176 | 32,6% | 30,0% | 4,1% | 4,9% |
| 12 | 12 | Seat | 630 | 8.319 | 24,0% | 20,7% | 3,7% | 4,0% |
| 13 | 13 | Ford | 570 | 8.150 | -20,9% | -4,0% | 3,4% | 3,9% |
| 14 | 14 | Dacia | 552 | 5.414 | 34,6% | 20,4% | 3,2% | 2,6% |
| 15 | 16 | Volvo | 510 | 4.363 | 55,0% | 22,5% | 3,0% | 2,1% |
| 16 | 15 | Kia | 297 | 4.843 | 20,7% | 37,5% | 1,7% | 2,3% |
| 17 | 18 | Skoda | 236 | 2.879 | 2,2% | -7,5% | 1,4% | 1,4% |
| 17 | 17 | Smart | 236 | 3.034 | 38,0% | 16,8% | 1,4% | 1,5% |
| 18 | 19 | Mazda | 217 | 2.615 | 73,6% | 78,1% | 1,3% | 1,3% |
| 19 | 21 | Hyundai | 207 | 2.534 | 149,4% | 61,7% | 1,2% | 1,2% |
| 20 | 20 | Mini | 187 | 2.601 | 85,1% | 23,9% | 1,1% | 1,3% |
| 21 | 22 | Honda | 176 | 2.266 | 44,3% | 38,6% | 1,0% | 1,1% |
| 22 | 23 | Mitsubishi | 136 | 2.188 | 32,0% | 16,3% | 0,8% | 1,1% |
| 23 | 25 | Alfa Romeo | 72 | 715 | 100,0% | 17,8% | 0,4% | 0,3% |
| 24 | 24 | Land Rover | 67 | 944 | -5,6% | 25,4% | 0,4% | 0,5% |
| 25 | 26 | DS | 49 | 706 | 6,5% | 12,6% | 0,3% | 0,3% |
| 26 | 27 | Jaguar | 40 | 632 | 81,8% | 103,9% | 0,2% | 0,3% |
| 27 | 28 | Lexus | 31 | 372 | -11,4% | 10,4% | 0,2% | 0,2% |
| 27 | 29 | Suzuki | 31 | 254 | 40,9% | 64,9% | 0,2% | 0,1% |
| 28 | 30 | Jeep | 8 | 172 | -11,1% | 3,0% | 0,0% | 0,1% |
| 28 | 31 | Porsche | 8 | 132 | 700,0% | -7,0% | 0,0% | 0,1% |
| 29 | 32 | Maserati | 2 | 43 | 100,0% | 43,3% | 0,0% | 0,0% |
| 29 | 34 | Ferrari | 2 | 17 | #DIV/0! | -10,5% | 0,0% | 0,0% |
| Rank Dec | Rank 2016 | GROUP | Sales December | Sales 2016 FY | Variation December | Variation 2016 FY | Share December | Share 2016 FY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Renault-Nissan | 4.156 | 42.986 | 25,4% | 20,7% | 24,5% | 20,7% |
| 2 | 2 | Volkswagen | 2.929 | 37.868 | 22,7% | 3,7% | 17,2% | 18,3% |
| 3 | 3 | PSA | 2.577 | 30.474 | 60,6% | 20,3% | 15,2% | 14,7% |
| 4 | 4 | Mercedes Daimler | 1.229 | 18.342 | 14,6% | 13,8% | 7,2% | 8,8% |
| 7 | 5 | BMW | 971 | 16.862 | 15,9% | 12,5% | 5,7% | 8,1% |
| 5 | 6 | General Motors | 1.068 | 12.066 | 45,5% | 20,2% | 6,3% | 5,8% |
| 8 | 7 | FCA | 784 | 11.158 | 34,7% | 27,8% | 4,6% | 5,4% |
| 6 | 8 | Toyota | 1.023 | 8.771 | 36,8% | 12,3% | 6,0% | 4,2% |
| 9 | 9 | Ford | 570 | 8.150 | -20,9% | -4,0% | 3,4% | 3,9% |
| 11 | 10 | Hyundai-Kia | 504 | 7.377 | 53,2% | 45,0% | 3,0% | 3,6% |
| Rank Dec | Rank 2016 | Model | Sales December | Sales 2016 | Variation December | Variation 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Renault Clio | 1.140 | 11.494 | 26,4% | 20,1% |
| 2 | 3 | Renault Mégane | 686 | 6.503 | 104,2% | 44,4% |
| 3 | 2 | Peugeot 208 | 579 | 6.914 | 51,2% | 25,9% |
| 4 | 7 | Nissan Qashqai | 551 | 5.081 | 5,0% | -2,8% |
| 5 | 4 | Volkswagen Golf | 466 | 5.829 | 134,2% | -4,7% |
| 6 | 12 | Opel Astra | 461 | 4.485 | 15,3% | 34,2% |
| 7 | 14 | Citroen C3 | 456 | 4.177 | 206,0% | 42,5% |
| 8 | 8 | Peugeot 308 | 422 | 5.004 | 28,3% | 12,8% |
| 9 | 16 | Audi A3 | 410 | 3.610 | 31,4% | 2,2% |
| 10 | 5 | Renault Captur | 391 | 5.633 | -26,6% | 16,8% |
| 11 | 11 | Opel Corsa | 386 | 4.732 | 162,6% | 13,9% |
| 12 | 13 | Peugeot 2008 | 383 | 4.272 | 69,5% | 31,9% |
| 13 | 9 | Seat Ibiza | 347 | 4.951 | 26,6% | 21,4% |
| 14 | 17 | Toyota Yaris | 339 | 3.411 | 28,4% | 11,0% |
| 15 | 20 | Toyota Auris | 313 | 2.757 | -8,2% | -0,3% |
| 16 | 10 | Mercedes A Class | 300 | 4.844 | -10,4% | 13,7% |
| 17 | 23 | Dacia Sandero | 274 | 2.596 | 43,5% | 19,9% |
| 18 | 25 | Volvo V40 | 269 | 2.482 | 35,9% | 17,0% |
| 19 | 6 | Volkswagen Polo | 249 | 5.417 | 19,7% | -1,5% |
| 20 | 15 | BMW 1 Series | 237 | 3.899 | 16,7% | 0,6% |
| 21 | 59 | Peugeot 3008 | 231 | 950 | 621,9% | 39,3% |
| 22 | 19 | Ford Focus | 192 | 3.068 | -40,2% | -17,5% |
| 23 | 33 | Audi A4 | 191 | 1.855 | 354,8% | 37,7% |
| 24 | 22 | Seat Leon | 188 | 2.601 | -6,5% | 7,3% |
| 25 | 24 | Fiat Punto | 184 | 2.581 | 58,6% | -1,1% |
| 26 | 51 | Fiat Tipo | 181 | 1.188 | ||
| 27 | 44 | Nissan Micra | 174 | 1.336 | 65,7% | 27,8% |
| 28 | 18 | Mercedes C Class | 169 | 3.248 | -9,1% | 11,5% |
| 29 | 30 | Nissan Juke | 164 | 2.172 | 28,1% | 40,2% |
| 30 | 38 | Mercedes E Class | 160 | 1.577 | 233,3% | 37,5% |
| 31 | 21 | Fiat 500 | 156 | 2.710 | 113,7% | 25,0% |
| 32 | 36 | Mini | 155 | 1.697 | 158,3% | 2,5% |
| 33 | 56 | Audi A6 | 150 | 1.054 | 275,0% | 25,6% |
| 34 | 61 | Toyota Aygo | 144 | 885 | 269,2% | 20,2% |
| 35 | 48 | Dacia Duster | 143 | 1.227 | 127,0% | 57,1% |
| 36 | 66 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 129 | 714 | 303,1% | 91,4% |
| 36 | 28 | BMW 3 Series | 129 | 2.288 | 6,6% | -8,6% |
| 37 | 32 | Volkswagen Passat | 126 | 1.968 | -50,8% | -17,0% |
| 38 | 45 | Smart Forfour | 121 | 1.333 | 128,3% | 19,1% |
| 39 | 35 | Smart Fortwo | 115 | 1.701 | -3,4% | 15,0% |
| 40 | 31 | Citroen C4 Cactus | 113 | 2.118 | 4,6% | 14,5% |
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