04.03.2025 11:53
The total market for automobiles and light commercial vehicles in Turkey decreased by 14.2% compared to the previous year, reaching 159,384 units in the January-February period. Automobile sales fell by 9.8%, while light commercial vehicle sales declined by 30.4%. In an environment where the vehicle market is contracting, people have struggled to sell their cars.
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The total market for cars and light commercial vehicles in Turkey decreased by 14.2% in the January-February period compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching 159,384 units. According to the data from the Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association (ODMD), the total market for cars and light commercial vehicles in Turkey decreased by 14.2% in the January-February period of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching 159,384 units. In an environment where the vehicle market has contracted, people struggled to sell their cars.
SHARP DECLINE IN SALES
Car sales decreased by 9.8% in the January-February period of 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching 131,965 units, while the light commercial vehicle market decreased by 30.4% to 27,419 units. The car and light commercial vehicle market decreased by 14.4% in February 2025, with the car market down by 7.6% and the light commercial vehicle market down by 38.0%. The car and light commercial vehicle market in February 2025 decreased by 14.4% compared to February 2024, reaching 90,730 units.
MARKET CONTRACTED AS ANNUAL SALES FELL
In February 2025, car sales decreased by 7.6% compared to the same month of the previous year, reaching 76,021 units, while the light commercial vehicle market decreased by 38% to 14,709 units. The car and light commercial vehicle market increased by 59.3% compared to the 10-year average sales in February. The car market showed a 75.8% increase compared to the 10-year average sales in February. The light commercial vehicle market increased by 7.4% compared to the 10-year average sales in February.
CITIZENS TURNED TO LOW-TAX VEHICLES
According to segments, 82.6% of the car market consisted of vehicles in segments A, B, and C, which have low tax rates. C segment cars accounted for 74,343 units with a 56.3% share, while B segment cars accounted for 34,175 units with a 25.9% share. When evaluated by body types, the most preferred body type was SUV cars (58.6% share, 77,344 units). SUV cars were followed by sedans with a 24.6% share and 32,481 units sold, and hatchbacks with a 16.1% share and 21,238 units sold.
GASOLINE CARS STILL IN FIRST PLACE
According to engine type in the car market; gasoline car sales accounted for 65,517 units with a 49.6% share, hybrid car sales accounted for 37,864 units with a 28.7% share, electric car sales accounted for 16,698 units with a 12.7% share, and diesel car sales accounted for 11,430 units with an 8.7% share, while autogas car sales accounted for 456 units with a 0.3% share. The electric car market, based on electric motor power; electric car sales below 160 kW increased by 41.1%, accounting for 9% share, while electric car sales above 160 kW increased by 259.1%, accounting for 3.6% share.
SHARP DECLINE IN SOME VOLUMES
According to engine volume in the car market; car sales below 1600cc decreased by 32.8%, accounting for 58% share, car sales in the 1600-2000cc range decreased by 31.9%, accounting for 0.4% share, and car sales above 2000cc increased by 22%, accounting for 0.3% share. According to emission levels, cars with emissions between 120-140 gr/km accounted for 44,173 units with a 33.5% share, while cars with emissions between 100-120 gr/km accounted for 27,433 units with a 20.8% share. Cars with automatic transmissions accounted for 124,287 units with a 94.2% share, while cars with manual transmissions accounted for 7,678 units with a 5.8% share.
VANS BECAME THE LEADER IN LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
According to body type in the light commercial vehicle market; the van body type was the most preferred body type with a 73.5% share and 20,158 units, while the pickup body type ranked second with a 12.9% share and 3,544 units.
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