Diesel cars are losing popularity in Ukraine: which models are bought most often

In September 2024, Ukraine saw the registration of over 5,700 diesel vehicles. This marks a 26% decrease compared to the same period last year.

Out of these, 1,500 units were new, representing 26% of the total (compared to 22% in September 2023). Additionally, the number of new diesel vehicles was 16% higher than the previous year.

Used vehicles accounted for 4,300 units or 74%. This segment experienced a significant drop in registrations, falling by 34%.

Among the imported used cars, diesel models made up 25%, which is a 6 percentage point decrease from last year. The average age of these vehicles is 10.4 years.

TOP-5 models of new diesel passenger cars:

1. RENAULT Duster — 406 units;
2. TOYOTA Hilux — 148 units;
3. VOLKSWAGEN Touareg — 100 units;
4. SKODA Kodiaq — 81 units;
5. MITSUBISHI L200 — 69 units.

TOP-5 models of used diesel passenger cars:

1. RENAULT Megane — 413 units;
2. SKODA Octavia — 324 units;
3. VOLKSWAGEN Passat — 279 units;
4. NISSAN Qashqai — 226 units;
5. VOLKSWAGEN Golf — 169 units.

Source: Ukravtoprom