Renault group sales has risen 5.7% to 591,855 units in the third quarter, compared to a global market increase of 4.6%. The Group continued to gain market share in 12 of its 15 main markets.

In Europe, in a market that fell 11.5%, Group sales were down 4.0%. Renault was Europe’s second best-selling brand with an 8.5% share of the PC+LCV market. It continued to lead the LCV sector with a 15.8% market share, gaining 2.5 points in an LCV market that grew by 8%. The Dacia brand continued its momentum, reporting a 0.2 point increase in market penetration, driven in particular by the success of Duster competing in a new segment, with over 17,000 units sold in the third quarter.
Group sales outside Europe increased 22.8% in growing markets, accounting for 42% of total Group sales in the third quarter.

In the Americas Region, the Group posted its best performance with a 41.3% increase in a market that expanded 14.1%. The Group achieved a 5.3% market share in Brazil, breaking through the 5% threshold in the third quarter.

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