- Renault delivered a strong performance in 2025, with 1,628,030 vehicles sold worldwide, (+3.2% increase PC+LCV vs 2024), driven by a +10% growth in global passenger car sales (1,292,000 units sold).
- This marks the third consecutive year of growth for the Renault brand, confirming the consistency and success of its commercial strategy, with steady and progressive growth throughout the year (H1: +2.7%, H2: +3.8%).
- In Europe, Renault grew +7.4% in passenger car sales, with electrified vehicles accounting for 60% of PC sales (EV, Full Hybrid & PHEV) up +12 points versus last year, which positions the brand among the best-in-class for CO₂ emissions (< 90g CO₂ Europe).
- The brand moved up one place to reach the #2 position in the European market (PC + LCV).
- Outside Europe, the international gameplan delivered +11.7% growth (PC+LCV), maintaining Renault’s position as the world’s leading French automotive brand.
“With three consecutive years of growth and a strong rise in global passenger car sales, Renault has demonstrated the strength and consistency of its strategy. Our electrification offensive and value-driven approach are delivering concrete results, positioning Renault as a leading and innovative brand. In 2025, the complementarity of European growth and international expansion drove sustainable performance, meeting customer expectations worldwide with products tailored to each market.”
Ivan Segal, Global Sales and Operations Director of the Renault brand.
Accelerated growth outside Europe driven by the success of the Renault International Game Plan 2027
Launched in 2023, Renault’s strategy to strengthen the brand global footprint delivered another year of strong results in 2025, with sales outside Europe growing by +11.7% (621 435 vehicles sold), representing 38% of total brand volumes (+2.9 points vs y-1). Renault remains the N°1 French car brand worldwide.
- Latin America: sales rose by +11.3% (272,600 sales), driven by the success of Kardian.
- Türkiye: Renault ranked N°1 in this market with +8.0% growth and 144,331 sales, supported by strong H2 performance and Duster success.
- South Korea: sales more than doubled to 52,300 units (+55.9%), led by Grand Koleos (40,877 sales).
- Morocco: Renault achieved +44.8% growth, selling 41,100 vehicles, with market share up +1.4 point to reach 17.4%, supported once again by Kardian success.
- India: Renault recorded +18.3% year-on-year increase in the 2nd half of 2025, with Q4 sales growing by 27.4%, reflecting a clear turnaround in market traction.
Europe: strong Passenger Car growth driven by electrification
Renault ranked 2 in Europe in 2025, recording sales of 1,004,000 vehicles (PC+LCV).
Passenger car sales rose by +7.4% (vs. +2.3% for the market), lifting the brand’s European PC market share by +0.3 point year-on-year to 5.7%. Renault stands out as one of the few European brands continuing to grow amid intensifying competition. This performance reflects the success of Renault’s dual approach to electrification, combining EVs and full hybrids to meet diverse customer needs:
- In 2025, electrified vehicles represented 60% of Renault sales in Europe, an increase of +12 points versus last year.
- Electric vehicles surged by +72.2%, with 151,939 vehicles sold, accounting for 20.2% of PC sales in a market that grew by +29.8%. Renault ranked N°1 EV brand in France and N°1 EV on B-segment in Europe.
- Full hybrids sales rose by +17.0%, reaching 287,374 vehicles sold and representing 38.4% of PC sales, in a market up by +9.0%. The brand has sold over one million E-Tech hybrids since 2020 and ranked as the number two brand in the European hybrid vehicle market in 2025.
- Renault is among best-in-class for CO₂ emissions: < 90g CO₂ Europe.
Renault continued to lead the B-hatchback segment and ranked #2 overall in the B-segment, demonstrating strong competitiveness against both historical rivals and new market entrants.
Our European best sellers | product highlights
- Renault 5 E-Tech electric maintained its strong trajectory, with over 100,000 vehicles sold since launch. It is the N°1 EV in the B-segment in Europe.
- Scenic E-Tech electric recorded 38,111 sales in Europe (+58.1% vs. 2024).
- Clio 5 sales increased by +4.5% vs. 2024 reaching 243,401 units in its final year on the market (N°2 passenger car in Europe after Sandero).
- Symbioz became Renault’s best-selling full hybrid model, with 88,523 units sold since launch..
Value-driven commercial strategy and enhanced sales quality
Renault reaffirmed its commitment to a value-over-volume strategy, with sales quality remaining a key pillar of its commercial performance. This approach was supported by a solid year in retail and fleet sales, an improved sales mix and strong performance in SUVs.
- Residual values: in Europe, globally stable versus end of 2024 and well above the market (+5 points), and a cumulative increase of +7 points since 2021.
- PC Retail Channel: Despite intensified competition, especially from new Chinese entrants, Renault gained market share in multiple European countries such as France (+0.3 point), UK (+0.4 point), Belgique (+0.1 point), Netherlands (+2.0 points), Switzerland (+0.4 point) and Austria (+1.4 point).
- Higher-value segments growth: +7.9% rise in C/D Segment Worldwide (444 k units sold).
Light Commercial Vehicles: recovery ongoing in a challenging market
Worldwide LCV sales totaled 336,505 units, down -16.5%, due to a decreasing European TIV (-8,3% vs. Y-1), Express phase-out, and the gradual ramp-up of the new Master range.
After a challenging first half, Renault Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) is showing signs of progressive recovery in 2025, with sales improving each quarter: H2 at -9.4% versus H1 at -22.7%.
- In Europe, Renault LCV ranked N°2 in LCV, with 244,900 sales.
- Strong performances in Latin America with 59,800 sales (+17.2%).
- Kangoo VAN sales increased by +8,4% (63,900 units), putting Kangoo on the podium of European small van segment.
- Electric LCVs continued to gain traction, representing 10.1% of total LCV sales, up +6 points versus last year. Renault’s LCV EV sales grew by +90%, supported by the launch of the New Master E-Tech, already positioned on electric large van podiums.
2026 Outlook: Building on Strong Foundations for Continued Growth
International:
- After its commercial launch in Brazil this fall, Boreal will continue expanding into new markets across Latin America and beyond, thanks to the second production hub starting in 2026 in Bursa (Türkiye) to export towards more than 50 countries.
- Filante, our new E-Segment flagship for the Korean market, GCC and Colombia, was unveiled in Seoul this January, marking a major milestone as the fifth vehicle of the Renault International Game Plan.
- On January 26, the iconic Renault Duster will make its comeback in India in addition to new generation Kiger and Triber launched in 2025.
- Three more products of the Renault International Game Plan will be unveiled between now and 2027.
Europe:
- Renault 4 E-Tech coming to new markets and the commercial launch of Twingo E-Tech will help the brand continue its electrification offensive.
- Superpowered by refreshed design, upgraded powertrain and technologies, the new generation of Clio 6 will continue its market rollout.
- Megane Model Year 2026 will be unveiled this year.
- Acceleration of LCV sales will supported by the wider new Master range.