Škoda Rules Croatian Roads!
In the first six months of this year, sales of new passenger cars in Croatia jumped by 6.3% compared to the same period last year. A total of 41,000 new vehicles were sold, with June bringing an additional 6.7% growth with 8,000 cars sold. But who’s the king of the road? Of course, Škoda! With a 13.8% share of total sales, Škoda is the undisputed leader, and the best-selling model is the Škoda Octavia, chosen by 1,000 buyers in June alone.
Volkswagen took second place with a 12% share, followed by Renault at 9.7%. Opel and Suzuki hold fourth and fifth places with 7.5% and 6.7% shares respectively. Among the top-selling models are Opel Corsa, Opel Mokka, VW T-Cross, and Renault Clio. Even two Aston Martins and one Lamborghini were sold in June, showing there’s room for luxury toys in Croatia.
Gasoline and Hybrids – Love at First Sight
Almost half (49.4%) of all new vehicles sold are gasoline-powered, showing drivers still love classic engines. Hybrid vehicles hold a significant 35.4%, while diesels account for 12.4%. Electric vehicles remain rare with only 1.1% share, and gas-powered cars are almost negligible at 1.8%.
Why Does This Matter?
These figures show that the Croatian car market is slowly changing but is not yet ready for a mass switch to electric vehicles. Škoda, as the leader, successfully combines affordability and quality, clearly attracting buyers.
Market Highlights
- In June, two Aston Martins and one Lamborghini were sold – luxury not for everyone, but it shows there are buyers for all kinds of cars.
- Škoda Octavia is the best-selling model, no surprise given its popularity and reliability.
- Gasoline cars still dominate, but hybrids are quickly catching up.
If you thought it’s time for a new car, maybe now’s the right moment to consider a Škoda or one of the popular hybrids. Or, if you’re adventurous, maybe an Aston Martin? Just don’t run out of fuel in downtown Zagreb!
What about you? Which car would you pick? Gasoline, hybrid, or already electric? Drop a comment and tell us what you think about these numbers – maybe you’ll spark the next car trend in Croatia!
Best-Selling Cars in Croatia: Škoda Dominates, Gasoline and Hybrids Lead the Market
In the first six months of this year, sales of new passenger cars in Croatia rose by 6.3% compared to the same period last year, with a total of 41,000 vehicles sold. June brought an additional 6.7% growth with 8,000 cars sold. Škoda leads with a 13.8% share of total sales, and the Škoda Octavia is the best-selling model.
Volkswagen, Renault, Opel, and Suzuki follow in the list of top-selling brands. Gasoline cars make up 49.4% of the market, hybrids 35.4%, and diesels 12.4%. Electric vehicles remain rare with only 1.1% share.
These figures show the Croatian car market is slowly changing its habits but is not yet ready for a mass switch to electric vehicles. Škoda remains the favorite choice due to its reliability and affordability.
In June, luxury cars like Aston Martin and Lamborghini were also sold, showing there’s a market for all types of vehicles.
Which car would you choose? Gasoline, hybrid, or electric? Share your thoughts in the comments!
