In the first quarter of 2025, the Italian automotive market confirmed some established trends and offered new surprises. From the most popular models to the most popular fuel options, let's discover together the best-selling cars from January to March 2025 and their main engines.
🚗 GENERAL RANKING: BEST-SELLING CARS (JANUARY-MARCH 2025)
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Fiat Panda – 37,808 units (engine: mild hybrid)
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Dacia Sandero – 16,650 units (petrol/LPG)
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Citroën C3 – 15,426 units (petrol and electric)
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Jeep Avenger – 14,307 units (electric and mild hybrid)
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Peugeot 208 – 11,674 units (petrol, diesel, electric)
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Dacia Duster – 10,739 units (LPG, petrol)
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Toyota Yaris – 10,295 units (full hybrid)
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MG ZS – 9,390 units (petrol and electric)
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Toyota Yaris Cross – 9,297 units (full hybrid)
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Opel Corsa – 7,963 units (petrol, electric)
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⚡ THE BEST-SELLING HYBRID CARS IN MARCH 2025
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Fiat Panda (mild hybrid): 12,581 units
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Toyota Yaris : 3,784 units
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Toyota Yaris Cross : 3,735 units
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Nissan Qashqai : 3,581 units
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Ford Puma : 2,916 units
Hybrids remain the first choice for Italians, with a market share of 45.4%.
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⛽ PETROL CARS: THE MOST POPULAR MODELS
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Citroën C3 : 4,740 units
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Opel Corsa : 3,075 units
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Peugeot 208 : 2,997 units
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Volkswagen T-Cross : 2,344 units
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MG ZS : 2,336 units
Petrol remains a popular choice, especially among compact urban models.
💨 DIESEL: A INDUSTRY THAT RESISTS
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Alfa Romeo Tonale : 1,469 units
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Volkswagen Tiguan : 1,465 units
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Mercedes GLA : 1,175 units
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Volkswagen T-Roc : 929 units
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Audi Q3 : 911 units
Diesel is a key driver among SUVs and crossovers, where high mileage and efficiency remain priorities.
🔌 ELECTRIC: THE CHALLENGE CONTINUES
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Tesla Model 3 : 1,565 units
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Dacia Spring : 655 units
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Tesla Model Y : 649 units
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Citroën C3 : 373 units
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Renault 5 : 315 units
Despite incentives and increasingly accessible models, 100% electric cars represent only 5.4% of the market.
🌋 LPG: AN ECONOMIC CHOICE
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Dacia Sandero : 4,610 units
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Dacia Duster : 2,169 units
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Renault Captur : 1,497 units
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Renault Clio : 1,008 units
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DR 5.0 : 887 units
LPG continues to be chosen by those who want to keep costs down without sacrificing autonomy.
⚡️ HYBRID PLUG-INS: A GROWING NICHE
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BYD Seal-U : 1,435 units
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Toyota C-HR : 703 units
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Volkswagen Tiguan : 380 units
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BMW X1 : 347 units
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Jeep Renegade : 305 units
Plug-in hybrids represent 4.5% of the market, preferred by those seeking performance and the possibility of electric driving in the city.
📊 CONCLUSIONS: WHAT THE 2025 AUTO MARKET TELLS US
The first quarter of 2025 confirmed the Fiat Panda as the undisputed sales leader, followed by the Dacia Sandero, appreciated for its excellent quality/price ratio. Hybrids dominate the market, while electric and plug-in hybrids are slowly growing. Diesel is holding firm in SUVs, and LPG remains an advantageous option for many Italians.
If you're thinking of buying a car in 2025, carefully consider fuel consumption based on your daily needs: mileage, city of residence, available incentives, and maintenance costs.
