Renault Group 2025 H1 sales results: Renault Group brands stay the course in a challenging environment

Core Insights - Renault Group's global sales increased by 1.3% in the first half of 2025, reaching 1,169,773 vehicles sold compared to 1,154,882 in the same period of 2024 [3][18] - The Renault brand experienced a 2.7% growth in global sales, totaling 808,413 vehicles sold [1][18] - The company is focusing on value creation over volume, with a strong emphasis on retail customers, which account for over 56% of sales [3] Renault Brand Performance - Renault's sales outside Europe grew by 16.3%, significantly outperforming the overall market growth of 4.7% [2][3] - In Europe, Renault's sales increased by 5.4% despite a 1.0% decline in the passenger car market, achieving 708,106 registered vehicles [3] - The top-selling vehicles for Renault include the Sandero and Clio, with Clio being the best-selling vehicle across all channels in Europe [3][5] Dacia Brand Performance - Dacia's global sales slightly declined by 0.7% to 356,084 units, primarily due to the Duster being sold under the Renault brand in Turkey [11] - In Europe, Dacia's sales increased by 1.1%, achieving a total of 308,957 registrations and a market share of 4.5% [12] - Dacia Sandero remains the best-selling model in Europe, while Dacia Duster continues to be the top SUV sold to retail customers [13] Alpine Brand Performance - Alpine's sales surged by 85% in the first half of 2025, with 5,015 registrations, driven by the A290 model [16] - The A290 has been recognized as the Car of the Year 2025 and has significantly contributed to Alpine's growth [16] - Alpine maintains its leading position in the two-seater sports coupé market in Europe with a 46% market share for the A110 [16] Electrification and Market Strategy - Renault Group's share of electrified vehicles reached nearly 44% of sales in the first half of 2025, with 12.3% being fully electric [3] - The company is the second brand in the hybrid market in Europe, with hybrid vehicles representing over 41% of Renault's passenger car sales [8] - Renault plans to launch seven new vehicles in 2025, including electric and hybrid models, to strengthen its market position [10] Regional Performance - In Latin America, Renault's sales increased by 24%, with Brazil and Argentina showing significant growth of 8.8% and 96.7%, respectively [4] - In South Korea, sales rose by 150% due to the introduction of Grand Koleos [5] - Renault ranks as the leading French car brand worldwide, with 36% of its sales occurring outside Europe [2]