In 2025, Renault Group recorded growth for the third consecutive time, with the impact of international sales and electrification-focused product strategy, reaching a sales figure of 2,336,807 units worldwide, an increase of 3.2%. The Group, which ranks among the top automotive manufacturers in Europe with its passenger vehicle performance, recorded a 35.1% growth in this field by reaching hybrid sales of approximately 400 thousand units, while electric vehicle sales increased by 76.7%, reaching approximately 194 thousand units. The above-market performance across all Renault Group brands demonstrated the tangible results of the Group’s balanced commercial policy and electrification strategy.
In 2025, Renault Group sold 2,336,807 vehicles worldwide. Recording an increase of 3.2% in an environment where the market grew by 1.6%, the Group demonstrated a growth performance above the market in all of its three complementary brands.
Renault: With sales of 1,628,030 vehicles, it recorded a growth of 3.2% compared to 2024.
Dacia: Sales of 697,408 vehicles increased by 3.1% compared to 2024.
Alpine: It exceeded the 10,000 unit limit for the first time and reached 10,970 vehicle sales. Compared to the previous year, it more than doubled its sales and achieved a growth of 139.2%. In Europe Reaching a sales figure of 1,607,848 units, Renault Group ranked first among automobile manufacturers with the contribution of its strong passenger vehicle performance, especially in the C segment.
Renault Group’s passenger vehicle (PC) sales increased by 5.9%, more than double the market’s growth rate of 2.3%. With this result, the Group became the first automotive group in France.
Renault Group’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales signaled a gradual recovery in 2025. Sales, which shrank by 29.6% in the first half of the year, started to recover by decreasing to 10.6% in the second half. International In these markets, the Renault brand increased its sales by 11.7%, driven by strong growth in its main markets. The increases recorded by 11.3% in Latin America, 55.9% in South Korea and 44.8% in Morocco were decisive in this performance. The Group continues to maintain its value-oriented and disciplined commercial policy:
Renault Group operates in its five main European markets[3] maintains a strong position in the retail customer segment. Retail sales in these countries constitute approximately 60% of the Group’s passenger vehicle sales, performing 16.9 points above the market average. There are also three models in this category.[4]is among the top 5.
Sales of C segment and above models in Europe constitute 31.1% of the Group’s total passenger vehicle sales. This ratio indicates an increase of 1 point compared to the previous period, showing that the weight of the upper segment in the product range has strengthened. Compared to its European competitors5 It demonstrates a meticulous and disciplined approach with residual values that are 5 to 12 points higher compared to the previous year. Renault Group continues its passenger vehicle (PC) electrification drive in Europe, producing approximately 400,000 hybrid vehicles. realized sales and recorded 35.1% growth in this field. Electric vehicle sales increased by 76.7%, reaching approximately 194,000 units.
With the contribution of its new models, Renault strengthened its leadership in the field of electric vehicles and increased its EV mix to 20.2%. At the same time, it maintained its strong focus on hybrid vehicle (HEV) sales, achieving 17.0% growth in this area.
Dacia sold more than 113,000 hybrid vehicles throughout the year. This figure indicates a very strong increase of 121.7% compared to 2024. The group continues to continue its product offensive in 2026:
In order to renew and expand the internal combustion and electric product range in Europe; plans to launch the new Renault Clio, Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric, a new A segment electric Dacia, a new C segment internal combustion and hybrid Dacia and Alpine A390 models.
It is also accelerating its international growth. In this context, it aims to launch Renault Boreal for Latin America and Turkey, Renault Duster for India, Renault Filante for South Korea and overseas markets, and a new Renault pick-up model for the Latin American market.
Fabrice Cambolive, Renault Group Chief Growth Officermade the following statements in his evaluation on the subject: “The Group’s commercial results clearly reflect the strong harmony between our value-oriented product plan, disciplined commercial policy and consistent strategy. This year, our performance in international markets complements our growth in Europe. The complementarity between our brands and technologies is one of the most important elements of our ability to respond to the changing needs of customers. Our two-pronged powertrain strategy is now implemented throughout the Group. Renault is in its segment in terms of CO₂ emissions, with two-thirds of its sales consisting of electric and hybrid vehicles.” “Dacia is the best performing overall brand, and Dacia is accelerating its growth in the hybrid field. There are two real game changers behind our ability to maintain strong commercial performance with electrification: Our hybrid technologies that simultaneously meet customer expectations and CO₂ regulation targets, and our 100 percent electric platforms that strengthen sales performance by increasing the attractiveness of products.”
Renault brand – Growth for the third year in a row
Renault sold 1,628,030 vehicles worldwide in 2025, recording a growth of 3.2% and demonstrating a strong performance. This result was determined by the 10.0% growth in the global passenger vehicle market.
In Europe, the brand rose to second place in total passenger cars (PC) and light commercial vehicles (LCV). The 7.4% increase in passenger vehicle sales played an important role in this success. Renault’s strong performance on the passenger vehicle side is supported by the brand’s two-way electrification strategy. On the one hand, full hybrid sales increased by 17.0%, reaching approximately 287,000 units, and these vehicles accounted for 38.4% of the brand’s total passenger vehicle sales. This rate is 25.6 points above the market average. While Renault maintained its second-ranked brand position in the European hybrid vehicle market, it positioned the Symbioz model as the best-selling hybrid model of its product range.
On the other hand, electric vehicle sales increased by 72.2% and reached 151,939 units. Thanks to the contribution of the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, which is the second best-selling electric model in the European retail passenger vehicle market, Renault’s electric vehicles now account for 20.2% of the brand’s total passenger vehicle sales.
In the light commercial vehicle segment, Renault’s sales decreased to 244,927 units and a 21.1% decrease was recorded due to the 8.3% contraction in the European total market volume (TIV), the exit of the Express model from the product range and the gradual introduction of the new Master model family. Despite this, a gradual recovery was observed in 2025; The contraction, which was 29.2% in the first half of the year, decreased to 11.1% in the second half.
In non-European markets, Renault’s total passenger and light commercial vehicle sales increased by 11.7%, and the share of these markets in the brand’s total sales increased to 38% (+2.9 points). Renault maintained its position as the best-selling French automobile brand worldwide, driven by strong growth of 11.3% in Latin America, 55.9% in South Korea and 44.8% in Morocco.
Renault increased its market share in many European countries in retail sales by continuing its value-oriented commercial strategy. Residual values maintained their stable course on a global scale in 2025 and continued to be positioned 5 points above the market average. Since 2021, a total increase of 7 points has been recorded.
The Renault brand will continue to build on its strong foundations in 2026:
The expansion of Renault 4 E-Tech into new markets in Europe and the commercial launch of Twingo E-Tech will enable the brand to continue its electrification offensive. The process of introducing the new Clio to the market will continue.
Outside of Europe, the International Game Plan will continue unabated with the expansion of Boreal into new markets, the launch of Filante in South Korea, the Gulf countries and Colombia, the launch of Renault Duster in India and three new products to be introduced to the market by 2027. The acceleration in light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales will be supported by the wider product range of the Master model family.
Dacia brand – the second largest brand in the retail customer segment in Europe
In Europe, Dacia reached sales of 601,765 units and achieved a growth of 2.9%. Focusing on the retail sales channel, the brand reached 7.9% market share in the European retail passenger vehicle market and rose to second place on the podium in this channel.
These results are supported by the brand’s five core models. In particular, Sandero has become Europe’s best-selling passenger car across all sales channels. Bigster, which was launched in the second quarter of 2025, became the best-selling C-SUV model among retail customers in Europe in the second half of 2025. The Spring model managed to become the best-selling model among A-segment electric vehicles for the first time across all channels.
In 2025, Dacia also continued the electrification of its product range. With the contribution of the Duster and Bigster models, hybrid vehicle sales more than doubled, recording a growth of 121.7% and accounting for 19.2% of total passenger vehicle sales (+10.3 points). While one in four Dacia vehicles sold is now electric or hybrid, this rate has doubled compared to 2024.
In 2026, the brand will continue to develop its product range with a focus on electrification and will introduce a new A-segment electric model to the market. It will also add a new internal combustion and hybrid engine model to its product range in the C segment.
Alpine brand – Triple digit growth
The Alpine brand achieved one of the strongest performances in its history in the premium automotive segment in 2025, reaching a registration figure of 10,970 units and recording a three-digit growth of 139.2%. Exceeding the 10,000 unit threshold for the first time was an important milestone for the brand. This acceleration; It was supported by strong performance in the main European markets, particularly France (+89.5%), the United Kingdom (+369.5%), Germany (+133.5%), Spain (+584.4%) and Italy (+216.4%).
While the Alpine A110 maintained its leadership in the two-seat sports coupé segment with sales of 2,681 units, the successful launch of the fully electric A290 model also played a decisive role in the growth of the brand. A290 reached sales of 8,198 units. Alpine A390, introduced at the end of 2025, is positioned as the new model of Alpine’s “Dream Garage” vision and the brand’s first sporty fastback. The A390 stands out as an important step that will support the growth of the brand by enabling Alpine to reach new customer bases.
Alpine’s international presence also continued to expand. With the addition of 15 new sales points, the brand reached a total of 169 stores and workshops in 25 countries. This expansion is aimed to continue in 2026.
Thanks to its product strategy and innovation approach built on its heritage from motor sports and strong engineering competence, Alpine has become a key player in the premium sports car market, while also laying a strong groundwork for future growth and electrification.
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