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Global sales of Groupe Renault are up 18.7% in the first half of 2021 compared to 2020
In an environment still disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Groupe Renault sold 1,422,600 vehicles in the first half of 2021, up 18.7% compared to 2020, but down 24.2% compared to first semester 2019.
Throughout the first half of the year, the Group pursued a selective sales policy favoring profitable volume growth in its various markets.
Renault brand
The Renault brand sold 901,500 vehicles worldwide, up 18.5% from the first half of 2020. Growth resumed in all key countries. The share of European sales was 59%. In the five main European countries (France, Germany, Spain, Italy and United Kingdom), the share of sales to individuals now represents 40%, up almost 2 points compared to 2019, a pre-crisis situation.
In Europe, the Renault brand sold 532,161 vehicles (+ 13.2%), for a market share of 7%. This performance was driven by strong growth in sales of E-TECH electric and electrified passenger cars (91,869 vehicles, up 149%). In addition, with nearly 20,000 orders in three months of sales, Arkana enabled a successful return to segment C. In a light commercial vehicle market growing by 42.3%, Renault is increasing its market share by 0, 4 point at 14.4%.
In key countries outside Europe, the Renault brand is returning to growth thanks to successful launches: Kiger in India (+ 86.6%), Duster in Russia (+ 36%) and in Latin America, including Brazil, which is growing by 15.9%.
Dacia and LADA brands
The Dacia brand sold 262,814 vehicles (+ 24.5%), driven by the success of New Sandero, the vehicle best sold to individuals in Europe. Dacia Spring, the affordable electric car, is off to a strong start with more than 15,000 orders already placed for deliveries expected this fall. Dacia continues to renew its entire range: after New Sandero and Logan at the end of 2020, New Duster was unveiled in June 2021, and the brand will present its all-new family and versatile 7-seater model at the Salon de l’Automobile in Munich in September.
In Russia, the LADA brand sold 200,219 vehicles (+ 51%) in Russia and consolidates its number one position with 23% of the market, the best result of the last ten years. Four LADA models are in the top 10 sales in Russia: Granta is in first place (72,787 vehicles), Vesta in second place (57,031 vehicles), NIVA including the new Travel model and the new Largus launched in March.
SOURCE: Renault group
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