The first six months of 2021 have been positive for the automotive giant Renault. The French brand sold a total of 901,500 vehicles, supported by the European market, which acquired 59% of the units, while Latin America had 15.9%.
In Europe, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom were the countries boosting company sales, with Brazil being the most attractive market representing Latin America.
The E-TECH segment has been one of Renault’s key growth factors. One out of every four of its cars sold in Europe was hybrid technology, with the Arkana model representing 50% of sales.
Renault Group published its worldwide sales results, which despite the current economic crisis caused by Covid-19, reported a sales increase in Kiger, India (+86.6%) and Duster, Russia (+36%), two of its most important markets.
Dacia
Renault Group managed to sell 1,422,600 vehicles, 901,500 units being Renault-branded. A part of the remaining demand came from Dacia, which sold 262,814 cars (+ 24.5%), with the New Sandero model being the most demanded.
Lada
Russia was the most important country for Lada brand, selling 200,219 vehicles (+ 51%) there, making it number one with 23%, the best figure in the last 10 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), followed by NIVA including the new Travel model and finally the new Largus launched in March”
Renault Group Worldwide Sales Report
About E-TECH
Expertise in electric vehicles, combined with Renault’s energy management expertise in Formula 1, results in E-TECH hybrid technology.
The mentioned car line-up, available on the manufacturer’s most iconic models, lets the driver experience a perfect throttle, and operate on electric mode for at least 80% of the city driving. In addition, it has a system for recovering energy during braking and deceleration.
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