The Turkish automotive market broke records in July 2025, displaying a historic performance. According to data released by the Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association (ODMD), a total of 107,718 new cars and light commercial vehicles were sold last month. This figure highlights the market’s robustness not only compared to the previous year but also compared to the last 10-year averages.

With this impressive performance in July, total sales for the first seven months of 2025 increased by 6.5% compared to the same period last year, reaching 715,695 units. Car sales, the driving force of the market, increased by 6.68% to 572,198 units in the January-July period, while light commercial vehicle sales increased by 5.77% to 143,497 units.

New car sales exceeded the 10-year average in July

The growth in July is even more significant when compared to previous years. The total market saw a stunning 55.9% increase compared to the 10-year average sales for July. This demonstrates the continued strength of consumer demand despite the current economic conditions.

Turkish consumers continue to show an overwhelming preference for SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) in their car preferences. Of the cars sold between January and July:

• 62.6% were SUVs (357,984 units)
• 22.2% were Sedans (126,928 units)
• 14.4% were Hatchbacks (82,184 units).

These figures clearly demonstrate that more than 6 out of every 10 cars sold in the market are SUVs.

Electric and Hybrid on the Rise, Diesel on the Decline
Analyzing sales by fuel type clearly demonstrates the acceleration of the technological transformation in the market. While gasoline-powered cars maintain their leading position with a 46.5% share, the rise of electric and hybrid vehicles is notable:

• Gasoline: 266,095 units (46.5% share)
• Hybrid: 153,363 units (26.8% share)
• Electric: 103,310 units (18.1% share)
• Diesel: 45,678 units (8.0% share)

The decline in the share of diesel cars, once a favorite, to 8% clearly reveals the direction of the market. Conversely, the combined share of hybrid and electric vehicles approaching 45% demonstrates the booming demand for environmentally friendly and technologically advanced vehicles.

The growth in the electric car market is staggering. Sales of electric cars with power outputs above 160 kW, in particular, increased by 233.2% compared to the previous year, demonstrating the growing interest in premium and performance-oriented electric models. Sales of more affordable electric models under 160 kW increased by 108.6%.

Vehicles in the A, B, and C segments, which have lower tax rates, continue to account for 81.5% of the market. Within these segments, the C segment holds the lion’s share, with 55.6%.