03. 11. 2026

New car market in October: down 37% and Skoda Kodiaq leads for the first time

In October 2026, Ukrainians bought 4,900 new passenger cars. That is 37% fewer than in October last year and 0.4% more than in September, according to data published by Ukrautoprom.

In short:

• 4,900 new passenger cars were sold in October — down 37% from October 2025;
• compared with September — up 0.4%;
• January–October — 53,500 cars, 12% fewer than a year earlier;
• the most popular brand was Toyota (693 cars);
• the Skoda Kodiaq crossover became the best-selling model for the first time.

Top 10 brands in October

• Toyota — 693;
• Skoda — 569;
• Volkswagen — 470;
• Renault — 296;
• Hyundai — 227;
• BYD — 218;
• Suzuki — 201;
• Mazda — 189;
• BMW — 187;
• Mercedes-Benz — 153.

Model of the month

According to Ukrautoprom, the Skoda Kodiaq crossover became the best-selling model of October for the first time.

Ten-month results

From January to October 2026, 53,500 new passenger cars were sold in Ukraine — 12% fewer than in the same period of 2025.

FAQ

How many new cars were sold in Ukraine in October 2026?

4,900 new passenger cars, according to Ukrautoprom.

Which brand was the most popular?

Toyota — 693 cars, followed by Skoda (569) and Volkswagen (470).

How has the market changed over the year?

In October, sales fell by 37% compared with October 2025, and by 12% for January–October.

Source: Ukrautoprom (in Ukrainian)