The Suzuki Vitara dominates the Hungarian charts.

37,506 new light vehicles found a buyer in Hungary of the First Quarter of 2024, a solid 8.3% year-on-year increase. The PC only total stands at 31,668, up 7.1% year-on-year. Suzuki dominates the PC+LCV charts with 13.9% share just above Toyota (13.5%). Skoda, Ford and Volkswagen complete the Top 5. As for PC only, Suzuki (+134.8%) rallies back up to the first spot as well with a splendid 16% share, with Toyota (-10.7%) in difficulty at #2 but Skoda (+30.1%) and Nissan (+354.5%) shooting up. 

#3 over the Full Year 2023, the Suzuki Vitara (+212.1%) storms into the top spot of the models ranking with a dominant 6.8% share. Its facelift (pictured) was just presented. It distances fellow local the Suzuki S-Cross (+78.6%) and the Skoda Octavia (+72.8%). The Nissan Qashqai (+261.9%) jumps up to #4 vs. #20 over the Full Year 2023, ending the period above the Toyota Hilux (+73.8%), the Dacia Duster (+1.3%) and Toyota Corolla (+8.1%). Notice also the fantastic performances of the VW Golf (+147%) and Suzuki Swift (+159.8%).

Previous month: Hungary February 2024: Suzuki Vitara back on top above Skoda Octavia

One year ago: Hungary March 2023: Skoda Octavia takes the lead, Tesla Model Y in Top 10, sales edge up 3.1%

Full Q1 2024 Top 5 brands (PC+LCV and PC only) and Top 65 models (PC+LCV) below.

Hungary Q1 2024 – brands (PC+LCV):

PosBrandQ1 2024%1Suzuki5,19713.9%2Toyota5,06713.5%3Skoda2,8857.7%4Ford2,6827.2%5Volkswagen2,3796.3%

Hungary Q1 2024 – brands (PC only):

PosBrandQ1 2024%/23FY231Suzuki5,07016.0%+ 134.8%22Toyota3,85012.2%– 10.7%13Skoda2,8859.1%+ 30.1%34Nissan2,2277.0%+ 354.5%145Volkswagen1,9646.2%– 15.3%46Kia1,4484.6%– 24.4%5

Hungary Q1 2024 – models (PC+LCV):

PosModelQ1 2024%/23FY231Suzuki Vitara2,5346.8%+ 212.1%32Suzuki S-Cross1,9665.2%+ 78.6%13Skoda Octavia1,8374.9%+ 72.8%24Nissan Qashqai1,2343.3%+ 261.9%205Toyota Hilux9212.5%+ 73.8%86Dacia Duster8662.3%+ 1.3%67Toyota Corolla7892.1%+ 8.1%48Kia Ceed7211.9%– 29.6%59Toyota Yaris Cross6191.7%– 21.8%710Toyota C-HR6101.6%– 16.1%911VW Golf5361.4%+ 147.0%1612Ford Transit Custom5271.4%n/a2113Tesla Model Y5271.4%+ 67.8%4214Toyota Corolla Cross5211.4%+ 68.1%2815Hyundai Tucson4951.3%+ 33.8%2416Ford Ranger4861.3%+ 64.7%1117Renault Master4641.2%+ 3.6%1318Suzuki Swift4521.2%+ 159.8%3719Nissan X-Trail4181.1%n/a6720Toyota RAV43981.1%– 0.3%1421Kia Sportage3921.0%+ 13.6%1722Nissan Leaf3701.0%n/an/a23Volvo XC603601.0%+ 45.7%4124Ford Kuga3500.9%+ 11.5%3125MG ZS3300.9%+ 50.0%3026Ford Transit3240.9%+ 5.5%1527Ford Puma3170.8%+ 27.3%3428Hyundai i203000.8%+ 63.0%7129VW Passat2820.8%+ 3.3%2630Opel Crossland2810.7%– 9.9%4331Hyundai i302780.7%+ 2.2%4632VW Arteon2770.7%+ 14.5%4433Skoda Kodiaq2760.7%– 4.5%2234Fiat 5002750.7%– 65.6%1835Toyota Yaris2740.7%– 65.5%1236Tesla Model 32480.7%+ 98.4%8437Toyota Aygo X2410.6%+ 48.8%5038Opel Corsa2400.6%– 7.7%2339Volvo XC402290.6%+ 14.5%3540Audi A3 2290.6%#DIV/0!4041Renault Clio2290.6%+ 38.8%6842VW Crafter2250.6%+ 75.8%4543VW Tiguan2200.6%+ 11.1%4744Renault Captur2200.6%+ 100.0%10045Ssangyong Korando2180.6%– 47.5%1946Opel Mokka2150.6%– 28.8%3647Ford Tourneo Custom2150.6%– 75.9%1048Skoda Superb2110.6%n/a3349BMW X52020.5%+ 23.9%5250Peugeot 20081910.5%+ 81.9%6251Hyundai Kona1860.5%n/a9252Fiat Ducato1830.5%– 60.1%2553BMW 3 Series1820.5%n/a5654Skoda Scala1810.5%– 35.6%2955Opel Astra1800.5%+ 36.4%6956Toyota Proace City 1780.5%n/a5357Nissan Juke1770.5%n/a7258Citroen Jumper1760.5%n/an/a59Mercedes Sprinter1750.5%– 40.1%3860Opel Combo1620.4%n/a7061Peugeot 30081590.4%n/an/a62VW T-Roc1570.4%– 29.3%2763Lexus NX1560.4%n/a6164Renault Express Van1350.4%– 41.8%51

Source: Datahouse, many thanks to Csaba.