15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Renault Group in 2023

 

15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Renault Group in 2023- According to Renault Group Annual Report 2023, there are 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Renault Group in 2023. Basically, these cars have thousands of units of sales and become the favorable cars from Renault Group.

Historically, the Journey of Renault began on 25 February 1899 as the establishment of Société Renault Frères with the initiatives of Louis Renault and his brothers Marcel Renault and Fernand Renault. From time to time, along with business development, in 2023, Renault Group as holding company has total assets reaching EUR 121 billion with total liabilities of EUR 90.3 billion. Furthermore, total employees of Renault Group in 2023 achieved 105 thousand people spread across 33 countries.  Based on the business performance in 2023, Renault Group has shown positive results with successfully generating total revenue of EUR 52.3 billion and net income of EUR 2.3 billion.

In the automotive industries, Renault Group still manages some vehicles brands, namely Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and Mobilize. Overall, in 2023, total vehicle sales of Renault group in 2023 is up to 2.2 million units with the sales of Renault cars achieving 1,548,748 units, Dacia of around 658,321 units, and Alpine 4,328 units.

Of all the produced cars, there are 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Renault Group in 2023. These models are the leading products of Renault Group which can affect the revenue and net income of the company in 2023. Here is the rank of 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Renault Group in 2023. All of the data were obtained from Renault Group Annual Report in 2023.

 

The Rank of 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Renault Group in 2023

 

Rank	Model Cars of Renault Group	Total Sales in 2023
		in Units
1	Sandero	307,748
2	Clio	279,288
3	Duster	252,874
4	Captur	157,437
5	Kwid	112,472
6	Master	107,005
7	Jogger	93,764
8	Austral	85,459
9	Megane	85,329
10	Trafic	85,040
11	Arkana	80,234
12	Express	62,682
13	Spring	61,404
14	Logan	56,568
15	Megane-e	47,186
Source : Renault Group Annual Report, 2023

 

 

Brief Description of 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Renault Group in 2023

 1. Sandero     

Sandero is a subcompact car/supermini (B-segment) car with body style of 5-door hatchback produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and Dacia (the subsidiary company of Renault Group) since 2007. To date, there are 2 Sandero, namely Dacia Sandero and Renault Sandero. Commonly, Dacia Sandero is sold in most markets, including Europe, and meanwhile Renault Sandero is sold in several markets, including Russia, Latin America, Iran, Egypt, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

To date, Sandero has evolved into the third generation introduced in 2020. In terms of Power train, the sandero in third generation was powered by petrol engine (1.0 L H4D SCe 65 I3 12V and 1.0 L H4Dt TCe 90 I3 12V turbo) and petrol LPG (1.0 L H4Dt ECO-G 100 I3 12V turbo). Statistically, in 2023, Renault/Dacia Sandero still becomes the world’s best-selling car models in 2023 from Renault Group which has total sales reaching 307,748 units.

2. Clio    

 

         

The Renault Clio is a supermini (B-segment) car launched in 1990. To date, Renault Clio has entered the fifth generation introduced in 2019 with a body style of 5-door hatchback and designed by Pierre Sabas and Magali Gouraud. In Terms of power train, Renault Clio was powered with petrol engine (1.0 L H4D I3, 1.0 L H5Dt turbo I3, and 1.3 L H5Ht turbo I4), Petrol hybrid (1.6 L H4M I40), and diesel (1.5 L K9K I4). Statistically in 2023, the sales of Renault Clio reached 279,288 units.

3. Duster        

The Duster is a crossover SUV (C) which has been produced and marketed jointly by Renault and Dacia (a subsidiary company of Renault) since 2010. To Date, Renault/ Dacia Duster has evolved into the third generation with body style of 5-door SUV. In terms of powertrain, the Renault/ Dacia Duster was powered with a petrol / LPG engine (1.0 L ECO-G I3 turbo) and petrol hybrid (1.2 L TCe I3 turbo (mild hybrid) and 1.6 L H4M I4 (Hybrid 140)). Statistically, in 2023, The sales of Dacia/ Renault Duster reached 252,874 units.

4. Captur

The Renault Captur is a series of subcompact crossover SUVs that made its debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and started to be marketed in France during April 2013. To date, Renault Captur has evolved into the second generation introduced in July 2019 with a body style of 5-door SUV. In terms of powertrain, The Renault Captur in second generation is powered by petrol engine (1.0 L H4Bt turbo I3 and 1.3 L H5Ht turbo I4), petrol hybrid engine (1.6 L H4M I4 (E-Tech Hybrid)), diesel engine (1.5 L K9K Blue dCi turbo I4), and petrol plug-in hybrid engine (1.6 L H4M I4 (E-Tech Plug-In Hybrid)). Statistically, in 2023, the sales of Renault Captur reached 157,437 units and it was one of the best-selling car models from Renault Group.

5. Kwid      

 The Renault Kwid is a crossover city car launched in 2015 jointly developed by Renault and Nissan. Commonly, the making of Kwid is aimed at the Indian market and the Renault Kwid was powered with a petrol engine (799 cc BR08DE I3 and 999 cc BR10DE I3). Overall, in 2023, total sales of Renault Kwid reached 112,472 units. In terms of geographical markets, Brazil followed by Mexico, South Africa, and Columbia still become the main destination markets of Renault Kwid which has the highest sales than others. 

6. Master  

      

The Renault Master is a large van produced since 1980. To date, the Renault Master has evolved into the fourth generation, unveiled on November 21, 2023, at the Solutrans Motor Show, Lyon, France. Specifically, the fourth generation of Renault master was powered by a diesel engine (2.0 L Blue dCi). Statistically, in 2023, the sales of Renault Master reached 107,005 units.

7. Jogger       

The Jogger is a car produced and marketed jointly by Renault and Dacia revealed in August 2021. Commonly, Jogger has a body style of a 5-door wagon, and it is designed by Alain Muschi. In terms of powertrain, Jogger was powered by petrol engine (1.0 L H4Dt TCe 100 I3 12V turbo and 1.0 L H5Dt TCe 110 I3 12V turbo), Petrol LPG (1.0 L H4Dt ECO-G 100 I3 12V turbo), petrol hybrid (1.6 L H4M I4 (Hybrid 140), and diesel (1.5 Blue dCi I4 turbo (North Africa)).  Statistically, in 2023, the sales of Jogger reached 93,764 units.

8. Austral       

The Renault Austral is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by Renault unveiled in March 2022 as a successor to Renault Kadjar. Physically, the body style of Renault Austral is a 5-door SUV. In terms of Powertrain, the Austral was powered with a petrol hybrid engine (1.2 L HR12 I3 turbo mild hybrid, 1.2 L HR12 I3 turbo full hybrid (E-Tech Hybrid), and 1.3 L H5Ht I4 turbo mild hybrid). Statistically, in 2023, total sales of Renault Austral reached 85,459 units.

9. Megane     

   

Renault Mégane is a small family car (C) produced since 1995. As of 2024, Renault Megane entered the fourth generation launched at the September 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Specifically, the Renault megane is equipped with some different engine, namely petrol engine (1.0 L H5Dt I3 turbo, 1.2 L H5Ft I4 turbo, 1.3 L H5Ht I4 turbo, 1.6 L K4M I4, 1.6 L M5Mt I4 turbo (GT), 1.8 L M5Pt I4 turbo (R.S)), petrol plug-in hybrid engine (1.6 L H4M PHEV I4 (E-Tech)), and diesel engine (1.5 L K9K turbo, 1.6 L R9M turbo,1.6 L R9M biturbo (GT), 1.7 L R9N turbo). Statistically, in 2023, total sales of Renault Megane reached 85,329 units.

10. Trafic

The Renault Trafic is a Light commercial vehicle/Large MPV (M) produced since 1980. To date, Renault Trafic entered the third generation introduced in September 2014 with a body style of 4-door van/minibus. In terms of powertrain, the Renault Trafic is powered by a diesel engine (1.6L R9M I4 and 2.0L M9R I4). Statistically, in 2023, the sales of Renault Trafic reached 85,040 units.

11.Arkana     

 

The Renault Arkana is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) debuted in May 2019 in Russia. To date, the arkana in CMF-B is powered by a petrol engine (1.3 L H5Ht I4 turbo) and petrol hybrid (1.6 L H4M I4). Statistically, in 2023, the total sales of Renault Arkana reached 80,234 units.

12. Express     

Renault Express is a leisure activity vehicle (LAV) and panel van cars produced since 1985. The Released car is powered by 2 different kinds of engine: petrol engine (1.3 L H5Ht turbo I4) and diesel engine (1.5 L K9K dCi I4 turbo). In terms of body style, it has a 5-door multi-purpose vehicle and 4/5-door panel van.  Statistically, in 2023, total sales of Renault Express in 2023 reached 62,682 units.

 

13. Dacia Spring       

Spring is the first electric 4-seater city car model of Dacia which is introduced in 2021. Specifically, it has electric’s battery capacity of around 26.8 kWh and also offers 125 Nm of torque. Statistically, in 2023, total sales of Dacia Spring is 61,404 units.

14. Logan      

The Dacia Logan is a subcompact car (B) produced since 2004 which is a joint car product of Renault and Dacia.  To date, Logan has entered the third generation introduced in 2020 with a body style of 4-door saloon. In third generation, the released Logan is equipped with some different engine, namely petrol engine (1.0 L H4D SCe 65 I3 12V and 1.0 L H4Dt TCe 90 I3 12V turbo), Petrol/LPG (1.0 L H4Dt ECO-G 100 I3 12V turbo), and diesel engine (1.5 L Renault K9K I4 8V turbo).  Statistically, in 2023, the sales of Logan in 2023 reached 56,568 units.

15. Megane-e 

The Renault Mégane E-Tech is a small family electric car produced from 2022 with the body style of 5-door hatchback. In terms of powertrain, The Mégane E-Tech is released with two different batteries, namely 40 kWh and 60 kWh, and two different traction motors with generating outputs of 96 kW (129 hp) and 250 Nm (180 lb ft), or 160 kW (215 hp) and 300 Nm (220 lb ft). Statistically in 2023, total sales of Megane-e reached 47,186 units.

 

The Summary of 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Renault Group in 2023

   

 The Summary of 15 World's Best-Selling Car Models of Renault Group in 2023 

 

 

Bibliography of 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Renault Group in 2023

 

Renault Group. 2024. Annual Report 2023. Accessed via https://www.renaultgroup.com/en/finance-2/documents-presentations/ on November 5th, 2024.