France Passenger Vehicle Market July 2026: Top 5 OEM Sales Decline 30.9% as Renault Maintains Leadership

France’s tracked Top 5 passenger vehicle OEM sales recorded a sharp 30.9% month-on-month decline in July 2026, falling from 94,071 units in June to 65,009 units in July. The tracked market lost 29,062 units, with all five leading OEMs reporting lower sales compared with June.

Renault remained the clear market leader in July 2026, recording 19,804 units, compared with 32,410 units in June. Despite a significant 38.9% MoM decline, Renault accounted for 30.5% of the tracked Top 5 OEM sales.

Peugeot secured second position with 16,946 units in July, down from 22,619 units in June. The company recorded a 25.1% month-on-month decline, but remained a major contributor to France’s passenger vehicle market.

Dacia ranked third with 9,901 units, falling sharply from 16,246 units in June. This represented a 39.1% MoM decline, the steepest percentage decrease among the Top 5 OEMs.

Citroën recorded 9,545 units in July 2026, compared with 12,395 units in June. Sales declined by 23.0% MoM, placing the brand fourth among the tracked OEMs.

Toyota reported 8,813 units in July, down from 10,401 units in June. However, Toyota recorded the mildest decline among the Top 5 OEMs, falling by 15.3% month-on-month.

Key Insights

• France’s tracked Top 5 passenger vehicle OEM sales declined 30.9% MoM to 65,009 units in July 2026.
• The tracked Top 5 OEMs collectively lost 29,062 units compared with June.
• Renault remained the market leader with 19,804 units and a 30.5% market share.
• Peugeot ranked second with 16,946 units, accounting for 26.1% of Top 5 sales.
• Dacia recorded the sharpest decline, falling 39.1% MoM.
• Toyota recorded the mildest decline, decreasing 15.3% to 8,813 units.
• Renault and Peugeot together accounted for 56.6% of the tracked Top 5 OEM sales.

Conclusion

France’s tracked Top 5 passenger vehicle market experienced a significant 30.9% month-on-month contraction in July 2026, with all leading OEMs reporting lower sales. Renault maintained its market leadership, followed by Peugeot, despite substantial declines. The sharp drops recorded by Dacia and Renault were major contributors to the overall market contraction, highlighting a challenging month for France’s leading passenger vehicle brands.