Emre Özpeynirci: SUVs took off

Journalist Emre Özpeynirci, in his post from his X account on June 4, said, “65 out of every 100 cars sold in May were SUVs.”

Özpeynirci's full post is as follows:

“SUVs have taken off!

65 out of every 100 cars sold in May were SUVs.

Last year this rate was 57%.

The sedan fell, the hatchback melted.

Market by body type in May 2025:

SUV: 65.16%

Sedan: 20.15%

Hatchback: 13.9%

Others: less than 1%

Station wagon? CDV? MPV?

They are still a “niche enthusiast” business.

The table does not change in the 5-month total:

SUV share 61.7%

Sedan 22.3%

HB 15%

SUV sales increased by 17.8%.

So people like to sit high!”

SUVs are on the rise! 65 out of every 100 cars sold in May were SUVs. Last year, this rate was 57%. 🚙 Sedans fell, Hatchbacks melted away. May 2025 market by body type: ◾ SUV: 65.16% ◾ Sedan: 20.15% ◾ Hatchback: 13.9% ◾ Others: Under 1% Station wagon? CDV? MPV?

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— Emre Ozpeynirci (@eozpeynirci) June 4, 2025

Source: NEWS CENTER