Ireland August 2026: Toyota RAV4 distant leader, Kia EV2 breaks into Top 10

The Kia EV2 is among the Top 10 best-selling models in Ireland in August.

The Irish new car market is up 3% year-on-year in August to 7,806 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 5.1% to 121,972. Toyota (+61.7%) and Kia (+21.6%) both shoot up to lead the brands charts with 14% and 12.5% share respectively. On the other hand Skoda (-13.1%) struggles at #3. Ford (+47.2%), Volkswagen (+24.9%) and Dacia (+19.9%) are the only additional gainers in the Top 10, with Hyundai (-33.7%) and BMW (-21.8%) hit particularly hard. 

The Toyota RAV4 (+446.4%) is up 5-fold year-on-year to sail off into the distance with 5.9% share, but is stuck at #9 year-to-date with sales down -19.8%. #1 so far this year, the Toyota Yaris Cross (+63.6%) ends August in 2nd place, up 8 on July. The Skoda Octavia (-22.7%) was #1 last month but is now down to #3, followed by the Kia Sportage (-22.4%) and Skoda Kodiaq (-8%). The Kia Stonic (+73.8%) and VW Tiguan (+24.9%) also shine while the new Kia EV2 spectacularly breaks into the Top 10, up 40 spots on July to #9.

Previous month: Ireland July 2026: Skoda Octavia signs first win in almost a year, BYD breaks volume and ranking records

One year ago: Ireland August 2025: Skoda and Octavia lead, BYD Sealion 7 up to #5

Full August 2026 Top 38 All brands and Top 229 All models below.

Ireland August 2026 – brands:

PosBrandAug-26%/25Jul2026%/25PosFY25
1Toyota1,09514.0%+ 61.7%116,95113.9%+ 6.1%11
2Kia97512.5%+ 21.6%59,4597.8%+ 3.9%55
3Skoda92511.8%– 13.1%312,0819.9%+ 5.6%33
4Volkswagen87211.2%+ 24.9%214,28711.7%+ 6.3%22
5Audi4385.6%– 12.4%94,8694.0%+ 6.6%67
6Hyundai4085.2%– 33.7%410,4188.5%– 7.3%44
7BMW3724.8%– 21.8%104,6673.8%– 0.8%76
8Ford3154.0%+ 47.2%124,3893.6%+ 14.5%89
9BYD2813.6%– 15.6%64,1863.4%+ 82.6%915
10Dacia2292.9%+ 19.9%73,7753.1%– 5.0%1110
11Mercedes1682.2%– 18.8%182,7662.3%+ 7.5%1513
12Cupra1592.0%– 33.8%172,2091.8%+ 9.4%1719
13Tesla1361.7%– 41.4%302,1911.8%+ 12.1%1814
14Volvo1351.7%+ 20.5%162,0321.7%+ 11.1%1920
15MG1321.7%+ 1.5%112,4302.0%+ 76.5%1621
16Suzuki1211.6%+ 21.0%201,8091.5%– 17.4%2216
17Citroen1111.4%+ 11.0%191,9381.6%+ 75.2%2022
18Peugeot1001.3%– 28.1%133,6093.0%– 13.0%138
19Opel991.3%+ 39.4%152,8262.3%+ 31.8%1417
20Renault971.2%– 18.5%83,9643.2%– 2.1%1011
21Nissan831.1%– 21.7%143,6663.0%– 7.4%1212
22Seat791.0%– 54.9%211,8711.5%– 12.2%2118
23Mazda740.9%+ 80.5%239840.8%– 24.3%2424
24Lexus650.8%– 13.3%221,0350.8%– 13.7%2323
25Mini570.7%+ 16.3%286130.5%+ 1.8%2626
26Xpeng530.7%+ 307.7%255320.4%+ 306.1%2733
27Leapmotor520.7%+ 766.7%264520.4%+ 7433.3%2838
28Land Rover510.7%+ 50.0%276600.5%– 16.9%2525
29Porsche250.3%+ 31.6%293190.3%– 16.3%3028
30Honda220.3%– 8.3%244470.4%+ 14.9%2929
31KGM/SsangYong180.2%+ 500.0%34880.1%+ 95.6%3436
32Fiat170.2%+ 142.9%312060.2%– 61.7%3227
33Jeep120.2%+ 9.1%321750.1%– 10.3%3331
34Alfa Romeo90.1%+ 28.6%38360.0%– 47.8%3635
35Polestar90.1%– 52.6%332610.2%+ 93.3%3132
36DS50.1%n/a36640.1%– 47.5%3534
37Smart40.1%+ 100.0%37150.0%– 93.0%3830
38Alpine30.0%+ 0.0%35310.0%+ 34.8%3737

Ireland August 2026 – models:

PosModelAug-26%/25Jul2026%/25PosFY25
1Toyota RAV44595.9%+ 446.4%82,5332.1%– 19.8%95
2Toyota Yaris Cross2833.6%+ 63.6%103,7143.0%+ 11.0%14
3Skoda Octavia2483.2%– 22.7%13,0152.5%– 12.3%32
4Kia Sportage2323.0%– 22.4%222,9342.4%– 10.6%43
5Skoda Kodiaq2182.8%– 8.0%112,8082.3%+ 8.0%67
6VW Tiguan2112.7%+ 24.9%62,6202.1%+ 5.1%88
7Kia Stonic1461.9%+ 73.8%479640.8%+ 32.1%3747
8VW ID.41461.9%– 6.4%72,4292.0%+ 30.2%1113
9Kia EV21451.9%new494000.3%new99 –
10Skoda Karoq1311.7%– 10.9%271,3021.1%– 7.5%2121
11Audi A31281.6%+ 34.7%576070.5%– 28.9%6040
12Tesla Model Y1241.6%+ 1.6%1071,1811.0%+ 48.7%2427
13Hyundai Kona1201.5%– 20.0%52,6402.2%+ 6.2%79
14BYD Seal U1191.5%+ 43.4%141,6431.3%+ 43.2%1626
15Hyundai Tucson1181.5%– 42.4%93,3082.7%– 25.3%21
16VW Golf1141.5%+ 107.3%122,2181.8%– 6.1%1210
17Toyota Corolla Cross1131.4%– 4.2%372,0921.7%+ 7.1%1311
18Kia EV31101.4%+ 7.8%331,0940.9%– 6.7%3125
19VW Tayron1011.3%+ 55.4%171,2991.1%+ 41.2%2231
20Ford Tourneo1001.3%+ 112.8%1164320.4%+ 22.0%8676
21Kia EV5971.2%new418980.7%new40267
22Skoda Elroq951.2%– 43.8%251,1390.9%+ 74.4%2853
23Ford Puma921.2%+ 31.4%211,4641.2%+ 15.5%1824
24VW T-Roc891.1%+ 2.3%41,8451.5%+ 0.7%1415
25VW Polo851.1%+ 73.5%181,3591.1%– 2.8%2022
26Dacia Duster811.0%+ 12.5%191,1671.0%– 19.9%2620
27Audi Q6 e-tron710.9%+ 317.6%643650.3%+ 172.4%105150
28Skoda Enyaq710.9%+ 34.0%231,1671.0%+ 78.2%2751
29Toyota C-HR700.9%– 1.4%32,4422.0%+ 23.8%1012
30Audi Q3670.9%– 50.0%321,0600.9%+ 31.7%3341
31Dacia Bigster660.8%+ 65.0%281,0560.9%+ 196.6%3482
32Skoda Superb660.8%+ 13.8%557820.6%– 9.9%4635
33Dacia Sandero650.8%+ 20.4%131,1721.0%– 26.7%2517
34Toyota Corolla650.8%– 50.0%22,8922.4%+ 9.8%56
35Suzuki Vitara640.8%+ 146.2%625850.5%+ 0.3%6559
36Volvo XC90630.8%+ 231.6%824770.4%+ 21.7%8089
37BMW iX3620.8%n/a434820.4%+ 1995.7%77227
38BYD Sealion 7620.8%– 69.5%309300.8%+ 158.3%3975
39Kia Sorento610.8%– 22.8%846420.5%– 30.7%5730
40BMW X5570.7%– 13.6%547090.6%– 16.2%5139
41BYD Dolphin Surf570.7%+ 612.5%345910.5%+ 7287.5%63206
42BMW IX1550.7%+ 3.8%734780.4%+ 31.7%7997
43Hyundai Inster550.7%– 51.3%201,0860.9%+ 19.1%3232
44BMW 5-Series540.7%+ 25.6%787540.6%– 11.4%4836
45Ford Explorer540.7%+ 134.8%467060.6%+ 97.8%5284
46Opel Frontera530.7%new241,4321.2%new19201
47Xpeng G6530.7%+ 307.7%615320.4%+ 306.1%69149
48Audi A6510.7%– 16.4%775970.5%– 15.0%6255
49Kia EV6510.7%– 44.6%386940.6%– 24.9%5333
50Kia Picanto480.6%– 22.6%794260.3%+ 0.9%9085
51MG S5470.6%new –470.0%new206 –
52VW T-Cross460.6%+ 119.0%587280.6%– 12.6%4944
53Audi A5440.6%– 29.0%666390.5%– 4.2%5854
54Skoda Fabia440.6%+ 18.9%538380.7%+ 5.9%4246
55Ford Kuga430.6%+ 53.6%359670.8%+ 19.5%3634
56Mercedes GLC430.6%+ 13.2%1114370.4%+ 5.3%8480
57Cupra Terramar420.5%– 17.6%954810.4%+ 32.5%7895
58BMW X1410.5%– 47.4%985860.5%– 17.9%6450
59Suzuki Swift410.5%– 18.0%638870.7%+ 31.6%4152
60Toyota Yaris390.5%– 43.5%151,6631.4%– 15.4%1514
61Cupra Formentor380.5%+ 31.0%995000.4%– 16.8%7463
62Toyota Aygo X380.5%+ 1166.7%894470.4%+ 39.3%81105
63VW ID.7380.5%+ 100.0%743700.3%+ 12.1%10493
64BMW X3360.5%– 33.3%1024360.4%– 24.4%8560
65Cupra Tavascan340.4%– 69.1%604930.4%+ 43.3%7696
66Skoda Kamiq340.4%+ 17.2%596890.6%+ 8.5%5457
67Audi Q5330.4%+ 6.5%885040.4%+ 38.1%7392
68MG S6330.4%new403080.3%new115 –
69Mini Cooper330.4%+ 50.0%1242860.2%– 23.3%12486
70Volvo XC60330.4%– 13.2%655770.5%– 6.0%6658
71Citroen C3 Aircross320.4%n/a695350.4%+ 17733.3%68275
72Nissan Qashqai300.4%– 31.8%291,5691.3%– 0.6%1718
73Hyundai Ioniq 6290.4%n/a455990.5%+ 375.4%61162
74Range Rover Sport290.4%+ 93.3%1212930.2%– 11.2%121100
75Renault 5280.4%– 33.3%515290.4%+ 83.7%71103
76Seat Arona280.4%– 58.2%715740.5%– 22.3%6749
77Mazda6270.3%n/a163570.0%n/a198 –
78Lexus NX250.3%– 13.8%924320.4%+ 0.7%8779
79Kia EV4240.3%new524220.3%new93176
80Toyota bZ4X240.3%+ 60.0%161,1210.9%+ 147.5%3078
81Cupra Born230.3%– 14.8%833770.3%+ 21.2%102102
82Lexus LBX230.3%+ 4.5%1083070.3%– 38.4%11788
83Mercedes CLA230.3%+ 76.9%1042450.2%– 10.9%132108
84Peugeot 3008230.3%– 51.1%421,1220.9%– 30.2%2916
85Peugeot 5008230.3%– 30.3%567850.6%– 25.0%4529
86BYD Seal220.3%+ 10.0%904270.4%+ 4.4%8887
87Cupra Leon220.3%+ 4.8%1153470.3%– 1.1%108117
88Mercedes GLA220.3%– 24.1%1224170.3%+ 17.1%9594
89Nissan Leaf220.3%n/a153590.0%– 80.4%194109
90Citroen C3210.3%– 27.6%765090.4%+ 471.9%72118
91Hyundai Santa Fe210.3%– 22.2%863700.3%– 33.8%10369
92Peugeot 2008210.3%– 36.4%487910.6%+ 5.2%4338
93Seat Ibiza210.3%– 47.5%1123820.3%– 30.8%10167
94Hyundai i20200.3%– 52.4%449550.8%– 11.7%3828
95Mercedes C Class200.3%– 13.0%1133240.3%+ 32.2%113112
96Renault Austral200.3%+ 100.0%966630.5%+ 121.7%55106
97Citroen Berlingo190.2%– 20.8%1422030.2%+ 2.0%140121
98Citroen C5 Aircross190.2%+ 0.0%974140.3%+ 39.9%96107
99Kia Niro190.2%– 64.2%1343880.3%– 52.7%10042
100Mercedes E Class190.2%– 29.6%1324950.4%+ 6.5%7573
101Kia EV9180.2%+ 38.5%1591500.1%– 31.5%155130
102Leapmotor C10180.2%+ 350.0%1481840.2%+ 4500.0%143253
103MG ZS180.2%+ 38.5%814070.3%+ 19.7%9798
104Skoda Scala180.2%+ 28.6%1143400.3%– 15.2%10990
105VW Passat180.2%n/a118890.1%n/a179 –
106Dacia Jogger170.2%+ 21.4%753520.3%– 20.2%10681
107Mini Countryman170.2%– 22.7%1512260.2%+ 68.7%134135
108Fiat Panda160.2%n/a1201480.1%– 41.5%156124
109Seat Leon160.2%– 54.3%1414210.3%+ 42.2%9491
110Suzuki SX4 S-Cross160.2%– 33.3%1063370.3%– 57.8%11045
111Hyundai Ioniq 5150.2%– 54.5%367630.6%+ 40.0%4768
112KGM Torres150.2%+ 400.0%204790.1%+ 182.1%182200
113Kia K4150.2%new1453060.3%new118 –
114Mazda CX-5150.2%n/a126910.1%– 51.1%178134
115MG HS150.2%– 48.3%1232620.2%+ 4.0%128119
116Audi Q4 e-tron140.2%– 51.7%1492050.2%– 11.6%139115
117BMW 2-Series140.2%– 39.1%1352610.2%+ 9.2%130123
118BMW i4140.2%– 17.6%1381790.1%– 5.8%145136
119Hyundai Bayon140.2%+ 16.7%1012910.2%– 11.3%123101
120Leapmotor B05140.2%new195260.0%new224 –
121MG4140.2%– 48.1%394230.3%– 7.4%9277
122Opel Mokka140.2%– 48.1%933280.3%– 44.6%11266
123Renault Symbioz140.2%+ 0.0%726330.5%– 18.3%5948
124Seat Ateca140.2%– 57.6%1104050.3%– 21.2%9865
125Leapmotor B10130.2%new1361790.1%new147273
126Mazda CX-80130.2%+ 116.7%1671870.2%+ 71.6%141165
127Mercedes GLB130.2%+ 160.0%1801200.1%– 28.6%171141
128Mercedes GLE130.2%– 27.8%1502240.2%+ 30.2%136142
129Porsche Cayenne130.2%+ 62.5%1281400.1%– 6.0%162138
130BMW 3-Series120.2%– 70.7%1292960.2%+ 0.0%11999
131BYD Sealion 5120.2%new1051500.1%new154 –
132Peugeot Rifter120.2%– 14.3%196790.1%– 1.3%183169
133Renault Megane120.2%– 45.5%315310.4%+ 147.0%70129
134Tesla Model 3120.2%– 89.1%2231,0100.8%– 12.9%3519
135BMW IX2110.1%– 69.4%1721210.1%+ 21.0%170164
136Citroen C4110.1%+ 0.0%1541790.1%– 30.4%146114
137Nissan X-Trail110.1%– 38.9%1173300.3%– 24.8%11183
138Opel Astra110.1%+ 120.0%1391480.1%– 53.2%156104
139Opel Grandland X110.1%– 57.7%1034270.4%– 17.9%8972
140Peugeot 408110.1%+ 450.0%1002620.2%+ 79.5%129148
141Range Rover 110.1%+ 120.0%1861240.1%– 17.9%168146
142Honda Civic100.1%+ 233.3%207710.1%– 1.4%185187
143Hyundai i30100.1%+ 66.7%1371460.1%– 31.8%159131
144Nissan Juke100.1%– 61.5%501,2271.0%– 11.2%2323
145Porsche Macan100.1%+ 11.1%183940.1%– 15.3%176156
146Renault 4100.1%new683180.3%new114219
147Audi Q290.1%– 55.0%1442470.2%+ 5.1%131125
148Ford Capri90.1%+ 125.0%1432080.2%+ 103.9%138168
149Jeep Compass90.1%+ 800.0%147950.1%+ 352.4%175233
150Kia PV590.1%new1551390.1%new163 –
151Mazda CX-6090.1%+ 80.0%1711790.1%+ 39.8%148158
152Polestar 490.1%– 30.8%1561280.1%+ 70.7%167172
153Volvo C40/EC4090.1%+ 28.6%1701240.1%+ 90.8%169179
154Volvo EX3090.1%– 40.0%1461630.1%– 50.9%150111
155Volvo EX9090.1%+ 800.0%173500.0%– 10.7%202190
156Audi A180.1%– 66.7%1601580.1%– 19.0%152132
156Peugeot 20880.1%+ 166.7%1272920.2%– 28.4%122113
157BYD Seal 670.1%new1092150.2%new135 –
158Leapmotor T0370.1%+ 250.0%162630.1%+ 3050.0%192264
159Renault Captur70.1%+ 16.7%947870.6%– 15.6%4461
160VW ID.370.1%– 85.7%806440.5%+ 14.4%5662
161Alfa Romeo Junior60.1%+ 20.0%233190.0%– 40.6%231211
162Hyundai Ioniq 960.1%– 53.8%1581020.1%+ 75.9%174191
163Land Rover Defender60.1%– 45.5%190690.1%– 52.4%188147
164Lexus ES60.1%+ 20.0%197300.0%– 77.1%218155
165Lexus UX60.1%– 40.0%175880.1%+ 2.3%180175
166Mini Aceman60.1%+ 100.0%185740.1%+ 94.7%184208
167Nissan Micra60.1%new871860.2%new142 –
168Opel Corsa60.1%+ 20.0%914410.4%– 22.1%8370
169Volvo EX4060.1%– 79.3%674260.3%+ 103.8%91110
170VW T760.1%+ 50.0%205520.0%– 37.3%200174
171Audi Q750.1%– 37.5%1821290.1%– 40.6%166128
172Citroen C250.1%n/a166490.0%n/a203 –
173Honda Jazz50.1%– 16.7%1311440.1%+ 27.4%160160
174Lexus RX50.1%– 44.4%1681140.1%– 12.3%172156
175Mazda CX-3050.1%– 58.3%1561810.1%– 22.6%144127
176Mercedes A Class50.1%– 54.5%1741080.1%– 32.5%173145
177MG350.1%– 50.0%852630.2%+ 57.5%127137
178VW ID.550.1%– 50.0%1522300.2%+ 90.1%133151
179BMW 4-Series40.1%– 55.6%191420.0%– 30.0%209193
180BMW X740.1%+ 0.0%229250.0%+ 19.0%227228
181BMW XM40.1%+ 0.0%184570.0%+ 18.8%197196
182DS 740.1%n/a219350.0%– 55.7%212180
183Ford Focus40.1%– 88.2%1614450.4%– 48.3%8237
184Mercedes CLE Coupe40.1%– 71.4%1691650.1%+ 0.6%149140
185Nissan Ariya40.1%– 77.8%1302950.2%+ 13.9%120116
186Opel Combo40.1%– 50.0%221480.0%– 36.0%204170
187Smart #340.1%+ 100.0%210150.0%– 11.8%238238
188VW Touareg40.1%+ 100.0%189710.1%+ 34.0%187194
189Alpine A29030.0%+ 0.0%199300.0%+ 150.0%215237
190Audi e-Tron30.0%n/a212150.0%n/a236 –
191Audi Q830.0%– 25.0%193500.0%– 51.5%201166
192Honda CR-V30.0%– 40.0%192430.0%– 8.5%208198
193Honda HR-V30.0%– 66.7%1251580.1%+ 17.0%153152
194Jeep Avenger30.0%– 70.0%181710.1%– 53.9%186143
195Mazda330.0%– 50.0%1783520.3%+ 181.6%107161
196Mercedes AMG GT30.0%– 25.0%208540.0%+ 25.6%199204
197Range Rover Evoque30.0%+ 200.0%198580.0%– 10.8%196184
198Renault Clio30.0%n/a1402210.2%– 59.8%13743
199Renault Scenic30.0%– 82.4%702670.2%+ 20.3%126126
200Volvo XC4030.0%+ 200.0%1651470.1%+ 8.9%157154
201Alfa Romeo Giulia20.0%+ 0.0%23290.0%– 18.2%246244
202BYD Dolphin20.0%– 87.5%1761420.1%+ 23.5%161157
203Citroen Ami20.0%n/a24460.0%– 71.4%250229
204Mazda MX-520.0%+ 100.0%217160.0%– 56.8%235181
205Mercedes V Class20.0%n/a218400.0%+ 8.1%210202
206Peugeot 30820.0%– 60.0%1192740.2%+ 226.2%125178
207Toyota Prius20.0%– 80.0%202340.0%– 73.6%214159
208Toyota Proace20.0%n/a24060.0%– 60.0%254236
209Volvo ES9020.0%new211290.0%new221 –
210VW ID.Buzz20.0%– 71.4%241210.0%– 60.4%229189
211Alfa Romeo Tonale10.0%n/a24340.0%– 42.9%258234
212Audi A6 e-tron10.0%– 90.9%200670.1%+ 509.1%189188
213Audi e-Tron GT10.0%+ 0.0% –40.0%– 42.9%260251
214BMW 1-Series10.0%– 95.5%1571460.1%– 34.2%158122
215BMW i710.0%new –20.0%new269 –
216BMW iX10.0%– 88.9%215300.0%+ 11.1%216215
217BMW X210.0%– 75.0%224160.0%– 40.7%234221
218Citroen C4 Cactus10.0%n/a24520.0%n/a273 –
219Citroen C5 X10.0%n/a24760.0%– 81.8%251214
220DS 910.0%new235150.0%new237 –
221Fiat 60010.0%– 85.7%194580.0%– 31.0%195177
222Honda ZR-V10.0%+ 0.0%187300.0%+ 42.9%217231
223Land Rover Discovery Sport10.0%+ 0.0%188610.1%– 16.4%193182
224Mercedes G Class10.0%+ 0.0%209230.0%+ 91.7%228243
225Mini Convertible10.0%+ 0.0% –80.0%– 57.9%249230
226Porsche Panamera10.0%n/a214300.0%– 55.9%219183
227Porsche Taycan10.0%– 50.0%201260.0%– 3.7%226217
228Range Rover Velar10.0%+ 0.0%222450.0%+ 104.5%207224
229Volvo V6010.0%– 50.0%228190.0%– 26.9%232220

Source: SIMI