Moldova Full Year 2023: Dacia Duster repeats at #1, 6 SUVs in Top 6
The Dacia Duster is #1 again in Moldova.
Consult over 50 years worth of Moldovan data here.
8,973 new cars found a buyer in Moldova in 2023 based on data shared with us by CE Auto, a robust 15.3% year-on-year improvement which follows a 13.5% lift in 2022 and a 31% growth in 2021. The Dacia Duster (+22.4%) repeats at #1 with 7.1% share, while the Kia Sportage (+36.3%), still #1 at end-November, overtakes the Toyota RAV4 (+13.2%) for 2nd place. The Skoda Kodiaq (+40.1%), Suzuki Vitara (-21.4%) and Peugeot 3008 ensures the Top 6 is 100% composed of SUVs. The Dacia Sandero and Renault Express also break into the Top 10 this year. Notice also the Jetour Dashing #6 in November and #5 in December.
Previous year: Moldova 2022: Dacia Duster edges into #1 in surging market (+13.5%)
Two years ago: Moldova 2021: Toyota RAV4 repeats at #1 in market up 31%
Full December 2023 Top 10 models below.
Full Year 2023 Top 10 models vs. Full Year 2022 figures below.
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