Brazil Passenger Vehicle Market September 2026: Top 5 OEM Sales Rise 4.0% as FCA Leads
Brazil’s Top 5 passenger vehicle OEM sales reached 1,69,789 units in September 2026, up 4.0% MoM. FCA led with 67,947 units, while Renault also posted strong growth and Hyundai was the only Top 5 OEM to decline.
Brazil’s tracked Top 5 passenger vehicle OEM sales increased 4.0% month-on-month in September 2026, rising from 1,63,264 units in August to 1,69,789 units in September. The Top 5 OEMs collectively added 6,525 units, reflecting a positive overall market performance.
FCA remained Brazil’s leading passenger vehicle OEM in September 2026, recording 67,947 units, compared with 61,548 units in August. Sales increased by 10.4% MoM, while FCA accounted for approximately 40.0% of Top 5 OEM sales.
Volkswagen ranked second with 42,789 units, up from 41,976 units in August, representing a 1.9% month-on-month increase.
General Motors recorded 27,549 units in September, compared with 27,516 units in August. Sales remained broadly stable, increasing by approximately 0.1% MoM.
Renault delivered one of the strongest performances among the Top 5 OEMs, with sales increasing from 15,212 units in August to 16,599 units in September, representing a 9.1% MoM increase.
In contrast, Hyundai Motor was the only Top 5 OEM to record a decline. Sales decreased from 17,012 units in August to 14,905 units in September, representing a 12.4% month-on-month decline.
Key Insights
- Brazil’s tracked Top 5 passenger vehicle OEM sales increased 4.0% MoM to 1,69,789 units.
- The Top 5 OEMs added 6,525 units compared with August 2026.
- FCA remained the market leader with 67,947 units.
- FCA accounted for approximately 40.0% of Top 5 OEM sales.
- FCA recorded the strongest volume gain, adding 6,399 units month-on-month.
- Renault posted strong growth of 9.1% MoM to 16,599 units.
- Volkswagen increased sales by 1.9% MoM, while General Motors remained broadly stable.
- Hyundai Motor was the only Top 5 OEM to decline, falling 12.4% MoM.
- The tracked Top 5 OEMs were FCA, Volkswagen, General Motors, Renault and Hyundai Motor.
Conclusion
Brazil’s passenger vehicle market showed positive momentum in September 2026, with tracked Top 5 OEM sales rising 4.0% month-on-month. FCA strengthened its leadership position with 67,947 units, while Renault also recorded healthy growth. Volkswagen and General Motors remained stable, whereas Hyundai Motor posted the only decline among the leading OEMs.