The Toyota RAV4 repeats at #1 in Moldova.

Data by CE Auto shows Moldovan new car sales up 30.2% year-on-year in October to 810 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 13.3% to 6,931. The Toyota RAV4 (+103.3%) repeats at #1 with a dominant 7.5% share, now accessing the third spot year-to-date. The Skoda Kodiaq (+78.3%) advances two spots on September to #2 but falls to #4 year-to-date. The Suzuki Vitara (-29.8%) and Kia Sportage (-61.9%) both fall heavily below while the Renault Express marks a second consecutive Top 5 finish at #5. This is still not enough to enter the YTD Top 10 however. Other great performers are the Toyota Corolla Cross at #6 and the Skoda Scala at #10.

Previous month: Moldova September 2023: Toyota RAV4 and Renault Express on top

One year ago: Moldova October 2022: Kia Sportage at 12.7% share, market up 11.1%

Full October 2023 Top 10 models ranking below.

Moldova October 2023 – models:

PosModelOct-23%/22Sep2023%/22PosFY221Toyota RAV4617.5%+ 103.3%14035.8%– 8.2%322Skoda Kodiaq415.1%+ 78.3%44156.0%+ 54.3%463Suzuki Vitara334.1%– 29.8%52673.9%– 20.1%544Kia Sportage324.0%– 61.9%35177.5%+ 53.9%135Renault Express324.0%n/a2n/an/an/an/an/a6Toyota Corolla Cross293.6%n/an/an/an/an/an/an/a7Dacia Logan253.1%– 43.2%61792.6%– 41.3%758Dacia Duster232.8%– 54.9%74386.3%+ 17.1%219Geely Atlas Pro212.6%n/a111452.1%n/a10n/a10Skoda Scala202.5%n/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/aPeugeot 3008172.1%+ 30.8%82053.0%n/a6n/an/aDacia Sandero131.6%n/an/a1652.4%n/a8n/an/aHyundai Tucson101.2%– 23.1%n/a1502.2%– 5.7%97

Source: CE Auto