Renault Group (EU:RNO) said on Tuesday that vehicle sales volumes increased 3.2% in 2025, supported by robust demand for passenger cars that helped counter a sharp slowdown in European van sales.
The group sold a total of 2.34 million vehicles during the year. While growth in Europe was limited to 0.5%, sales in international markets rose 11.7%, with particularly strong contributions from regions including South Korea, Morocco and Latin America. Renault, which remains heavily exposed to Europe, benefited from stronger momentum overseas as global auto demand improved in 2025, even as the industry continued to grapple with excess capacity and shifting tariff policies.
European performance was held back by a 21% fall in van volumes, reflecting softer market conditions and a deliberate adjustment to the company’s product mix. In contrast, passenger car sales climbed 5.9%, outperforming the wider market, driven by sustained demand for Renault’s top-selling Clio and Sandero city cars.
Renault has largely avoided the impact of tariffs because the bulk of its international sales come from markets where it manufactures locally, Ivan Segal, the brand’s global sales and operations director, told journalists.
“Our growth is driven by strong local production and content,” he said.
Electrified vehicles were another area of strength, with hybrid sales rising 35% year on year and electric vehicle volumes jumping 77% compared with the previous 12 months.
Looking ahead, Renault cautioned that delivering strong growth in Europe this year could prove difficult.
“We don’t expect a rebound in the European market,” Segal said.
Renault is scheduled to publish its 2025 financial results on February 19.
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