The best-selling cars in July 2025, Toyota dominates the Spanish market

The Spanish automotive market accelerates its growth. Car sales in Spain closed the month of July 2025 with a total of 119,125 units. This volume of registrations, when compared to the same period last year, translates into a significant growth of 17.1%. The good performance of electrified car registrations, combined with the additional boost in the DANA area with the Restart Auto+ Plan, is behind this growth.

The accumulated sales figures also show a positive result. Between January and July, new car registrations totaled 708,139 units, 14.3% more than in the first seven months of 2024.

Dacia Sandero, the best-selling car in Spain in July 2025

What have been the standout vehicles? If we take a look at the ranking of the 10 best-selling cars in Spain during July, we will find significant changes compared to previous editions of this monthly delivery list. However, there is no novelty in the model that leads this market. Once again, the victory has been for the Dacia Sandero.

In second place is the Hyundai Tucson, which claims the title of the most popular SUV. And closing the podium, in third place, is the SEAT Ibiza. Just outside the podium is the Toyota Yaris Cross, which is achieving extraordinary sales figures. This model is key to the dominance that the Toyota brand maintains over the Spanish automotive market.

The middle of the table does not present major surprises with the Toyota Corolla in fifth place while the Volkswagen T-Roc remains in sixth position. Just behind is the SEAT Arona, which maintains good performance.

We cannot overlook the return of the KIA Sportage to the Top 10 and that, for the second consecutive month, the MG ZS has been left out of this ranking. The most popular Chinese car continues to suffer from the departure of the old model and the consolidation of the renewed ZS which, let us remember, is available in a purely thermal version and in a HEV hybrid version.

Toyota bZ4X, the best-selling electric car in Spain in July 2025

Electric car sales in Spain closed July with 8,691 units registered, which translates to a rise of 127.10% compared to the same month last year. The market share of electric cars is 8.84%. Between January and July, electric car registrations totaled 54,927 units, 89.58% more than in the first seven months of 2024.

The ranking of the 10 best-selling electric cars in Spain during July presents significant news compared to previous editions of this monthly delivery list. Changes that even affect the model that leads this category. The victory has been for the Toyota bZ4X. It is not common for Toyota's electric SUV to be at the top of the ranking.

In second place is the BYD Dolphin Surf. This newcomer to the Spanish market is set to play a leading role in the competitive B segment. And closing the podium, in third place, is the KIA EV3. Just outside the podium is a model from the Tesla brand. More specifically, the Tesla Model 3. Just behind is the BYD Atto 2, another electric from BYD that recently debuted in our market.

The lower part of the table is also dominated by newcomers. While the Skoda Elroq has been seventh, the Hyundai Inster has achieved a remarkable eighth place. Closing the Top 10 is the Tesla Model Y.

MG HS PHEV, the best-selling plug-in hybrid car in Spain in July 2025

The plug-in hybrid car (PHEV), also known as "all-in-one", accelerates its growth. In July 2025, sales of plug-in hybrid cars in Spain totaled 12,311 units, 178.78% more than in the seventh month of 2024. The market share of PHEV cars is 12.52%. Between January and July, registrations of cars with PHEV technology totaled 68,388 units, 94.51% more than in the first seven months of last year.

What are the PHEV cars preferred by Spaniards? If we take a look at the ranking of the 10 best-selling plug-in hybrid cars in Spain during July, we will find a fairly clear picture of the market reality. A ranking that presents numerous novelties. However, the changes do not affect the model that leads the category.

Once again, the victory has been for the MG HS PHEV. The plug-in hybrid SUV from MG continues to achieve significant sales figures. In second place is the Toyota RAV4, a model that will soon leave dealerships to make way for a new generation. Closing the podium, in third place, is the BYD Seal U DM-i. Just outside the podium is the Jaecoo 7. It has outperformed important models such as the Toyota C-HR and the Mercedes GLC. It is also worth noting the seventh place achieved by the Omoda 9. This model was recently officially launched in our market.

Toyota Yaris Cross, the best-selling hybrid car in Spain in July 2025

The hybrid car remains the first choice for purchase among Spanish drivers who want to enter electrified mobility. In July 2025, hybrid car sales in Spain reached 40,028 units, 15.89% more than in the same period last year. The market share of hybrid cars stands at 40.70% respectively.

The accumulated sales figures also show a positive data. Between January and July, registrations of non-plug-in hybrid cars totaled 293,978 units, 30.23% more than in the first seven months of 2024. It is worth noting that these sales figures include both mild hybrid cars (MHEV) and self-recharging hybrid cars (HEV).

What are the most notable hybrids? If we take a look at the ranking of the 10 best-selling hybrids in Spain during July, we will discover that Toyota dominates this category with an iron fist. Changes have occurred. Changes that even affect the model that leads sales. The victory has been for the Toyota Yaris Cross.

In second place is the Toyota Corolla and, closing the podium, in third place, is the Nissan Qashqai. Just outside this podium, in fourth place, is the Toyota Yaris. It is also worth noting the return of the KIA Niro to the Top 10.

Dacia Sandero, the best-selling gas car in Spain in July 2025

The bifuel car continues to grow. During July 2025, gas car sales in Spain totaled 3,917 units. This number of registrations represents a growth of 54.46% compared to the same period last year. The market share of gas cars is 3.98%.

The accumulated sales figures also show a positive result. Between January and July, registrations of bifuel cars totaled 34,931 units, 91.32% more than in the first seven months of 2024. Almost all gas cars registered during this period are adapted to LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). It is the most popular alternative fuel.

The ranking of the 10 best-selling gas cars in Spain during July does not present major surprises compared to previous editions of this list. A clear example is the model that leads this category. There are no changes in the car that firmly leads the sales figures. Once again, the victory has been for the Dacia Sandero. This model represents more than half of the total registrations of bifuel cars.

In second place is the Renault Clio. And closing the podium, in third place, is the Renault Captur. This is the same podium as in previous months. In fourth place is the Dacia Duster. It has narrowly surpassed the Dacia Jogger. The young brand EVO remains the alternative to Dacia and Renault. Its most notable model is the EVO5.

SEAT Ibiza, the best-selling gasoline car in Spain in July 2025

Gasoline car sales in Spain report a negative figure again. In July 2025, registrations totaled 28,153 units. This number of registered cars, when compared to the same period last year, represents a decrease of 6.59%. The market share of gasoline cars is 28.63%. Between January and July, registrations of gasoline cars totaled 216,432 units, 12.56% less than in the same period of 2024.

What are the preferred gasoline cars among Spanish drivers? If we take a look at the ranking of the 10 best-selling gasoline cars in Spain during July, we will find interesting changes. Changes that even affect the model that leads the category. Indeed, the victory has been for the SEAT Ibiza.

In second place is the SEAT Arona. These SEAT models are currently the reference and rivals to beat. Closing the podium, in third place, is the Volkswagen T-Roc. Although this generation is in the final stretch of its commercial life, it continues to have significant success. Just outside the podium is the Opel Corsa.

The Peugeot 2008 returns to this Top 10 with strength and is positioned in the middle of the table with a remarkable fifth place. Just behind, at a very short distance, is the Skoda Fabia.

Audi Q3, the best-selling diesel car in Spain in July 2025

The diesel car continues to decline. In July 2025, this trend remains. Diesel car sales in Spain totaled 5,237 units, which represents a 38.59% decrease compared to the registrations obtained during the same period in 2024. The market share of diesel cars was 5.33%. The accumulated sales figures are also poor with 39,482 registered during the first half, 37.94% less than in the first six months of the previous year.

What are the most notable diesel cars in the Spanish market? The ranking of the 10 best-selling diesel cars in Spain in July is a clear snapshot of how things are in this category. There are significant novelties compared to other editions of this list. Novelties that affect the model that leads sales. The victory has been for the Audi Q3.

In second place is the SEAT León and, closing the podium, in third place, is the Volkswagen T-Roc. Just outside the podium is the Skoda Karoq. Just behind is the Renault Clio, a model that usually aims for the first place but has been fifth this time.

It is also worth noting that, in addition to the T-Roc, two other models from the Volkswagen brand have made their presence felt in the Top 10. The Volkswagen Tiguan and the Volkswagen Golf with sixth and eighth places respectively.

THE BEST-SELLING CARS IN SPAIN IN 2025 (JANUARY-JULY)

Dacia Sandero, the best-selling car in Spain in 2025 (January-July)

Tesla Model 3, the best-selling electric car in Spain in 2025 (January-July)

BYD Seal U DM-i, the best-selling plug-in hybrid car in Spain in 2025 (January-July)

Toyota Corolla, the best-selling hybrid car in Spain in 2025 (January-July)

Dacia Sandero, the best-selling gas car in Spain in 2025 (January-July)

SEAT Ibiza, the best-selling gasoline car in Spain in 2025 (January-July)

Renault Clio, the best-selling diesel car in Spain in 2025 (January-July)

So far this year, affordable cars lead the sales ranking. Between January and July 2025, the Dacia Sandero is the best-selling. The MG ZS is second and, in third place, is the Renault Clio. Just outside this podium, in fourth place, is the SEAT Ibiza.

Fuente: ANFAC / IDEAUTO