Renault: Stable sales in the first half

Renault sales maintained themselves in the first half despite the fall in the utility market. Nevertheless, according to its figures published on Wednesday. Meanwhile, The French car manufacturer has registered 1.2 million vehicles in the first six months of the year. Similarly,

(Keystone-ATS) In Europe, its main market, the group increased by 5.4% with 708,106 vehicles registered. However, The Renault Clio has set up as the best -selling vehicle on the continent. In addition, Sales director Ivan renault: stable sales first half Segal thinks of maintaining a “good dynamic” in the second half of it. In addition, he said at a press conference.

The Renault brand is surfing in particular on the success of hybrid cars (+36.2% in one year), cheaper than electric cars and with which you can drive a few kilometers without consuming gasoline. The hybrid versions of its Clio. Captur, Symbioz and other models now represent 41% of the group’s sales (excluding utility), while the offer was still nonexistent three years ago.

Electric cars are growing even stronger (+57% in one year) but still represent only 16% of the Renault brand sales. This growth is notably carried by its head of the electric gondola. the Renault 5, which is experiencing a good start with 49,000 copies sold since its launch at the end of 2024, and a place of leader in electric sales in France. The R5 must continue to expand renault: stable sales first half its ranges in Europe. be joined by its big sister the Renault 4, being launched.

The figures of the French manufacturer were however slowed down by a market for small. large van-decreases in Europe in Europe in the first half (-13%), all manufacturers combined. Renault has dropped even more than the market (-29%). because of the end of life of its small express van and the progressive launch of its large master. The group plans to “recover (its) market share” in the second half of the utility market. even if it may remain low, Ivan Segal said.

This context caused a downward revision of the group’s objectives for 2025. announced on July 15, with an operating margin now expected around 6.5% of turnover. The Renault group has also compensated for these difficulties in Europe by good sales on other continents (+16.3%), where it has ambitious expansion objectives. Its sales in Latin America renault: stable sales first half increased in the first half of 23.9%, in particular thanks to the Brazilian and Colombian markets.