3 cars are not easily seen in France but which are very heavy in Europe and without electric version.

For all manufacturers, the European car market is a headache, because it is divided into many countries whose management differs at the political level and whose population also shows different tastes.. To meet all expectations, it is better to aim broadly, even if the SUV clearly remains the main category. This is why we see sometimes a very big difference between car sales in the country, France, incidentally, and the results of this model in the whole Old Continent. To illustrate these differences, we have selected three models that do not even appear in the list of the 50 best cars in France but which are among the 25 best-selling cars across the continent.. Please understand that we arrange sales for individuals and businesses here.

1.Audi A3: 55th place for sales in France, 23rd place in Europe

Like other models, small hatchbacks have suffered for more than a decade compared to similarly sized SUVs. The Audi A3 is no exception, which was the first luxury compact to be sold within the infernal Audi/BMW/Mercedes trio. The first generation arrived in 1996 while the Series 1 and Class A were born in 2004 and 1997 respectively. Pioneers, the Audi A3 is today ahead of the BMW and both of these guys were downgraded in French sales as it attracted only 8,598 buyers. But in Europe, computer rings have won more than 128,122 customers in 2023, more than its two historical rivals and which brings it closer to the top 20.

2. Skoda Octavia: 67th place for sales in France, 10th in Europe

Worse than compact sedans, “3-volume” sedans have a hard time living here. Apart from the exception of the Model 3, whose customers buy mainly because it is a Tesla and an electric one, no sedan with a trunk appears before the Skoda Octavia, that is in the 67th position! With more than 6,600 units sold, the Czech model changes colors in our market where the leaders are approaching 100,000 units. But here again, in Europe, Octavia is in the top 10, with over 160,000 registrations last year! It is precisely this success that is prompting Dacia for its next sedan, a direct replacement for the Logan. It shows that the classic sedan is not buried.

3. Fiat Panda: 25th place in Europe, 102nd in France

It’s hard to believe who closes this little list. With 3,593 units sold in France in 2023, the Fiat Panda almost no longer exists. He is officially 102 in sales. Logical, for this third generation released more than 13 years ago and which today seems to tell the truth “has been” in the face of competition. But now, because of the very attractive price, the open housing offered by its small minivan silhouette while its length of 3.65 m makes it very easy to use in urban environments, the Panda sold 124,796 buyers in Europe! Almost like 2022, which confirms the stability of this achievement. Which may last since if a new 100% electric generation is expected this summer, the old fuel should be extended until 2027 with a smooth transition to a design that is less flexible and above all more expensive.