The Market for New Cars in Ukraine Was 70% Occupied by Crossovers

By the end of 10 months in 2021, cars in the SUV segment occupied 72.5% of the primary market. That is, three quarters of cars bought without mileage in Ukraine are crossovers and/or SUVs.

According to AUTO-Consulting, back in 2017, the sales of crossovers and SUVs just exceeded 50%.

• in 2018 – 56%
• in 2019 – 65.5%
• in 2020 – 70%.
• In 2021 – 72.5%

Meanwhile, in the current year, the growth in SUV sales was +26.3%, which exceeds the overall market growth (+22%).

The most popular vehicles in the SUV segment of the Ukrainian car market are C-segment crossovers (57%), and the fastest growing are B SUV, whose share reached 15% and in which a number of new models are entering the market (Nissan Juke, Toyota Yaris Cross, Peugeot 2008, etc.).

The most popular model in the SUV segment in Ukraine by the end of 10 months in 2021 was the KIA Sportage, second place – TOYOTA RAV4, 3rd – RENAULT Duster.