New vehicle sales continue to rise in 2026, registering the registration of 212,876 units during August. This number represents an increase of 22.6% compared to the same period in 2025.
The vehicle that achieved the highest sales volume in Brazil in August was the Volkswagen Polo, with 10,472 units registered. It maintained a small advantage of only 133 units over the second-place model, which is its sibling, and the Fiat Argo occupied the third position in the ranking.
The order of the best-selling cars in August showed changes compared to the usual pattern, as the BYD Dolphin Mini surpassed the Chevrolet Onix in fourth place, selling more than 8 thousand units. The Dolphin model, considered the larger sibling, reached the eighth position in the ranking.
Other notable brands in the top 10 include the BYD Song; it is important to note that Fenabrave sums up the Pro and Plus models, which are distinct. Furthermore, the GWM Haval H6 also featured among the best-sellers. The first vehicle to fall out of the top 10 was the Geely EX2, which occupied the 11th position.
Regarding established brands, the Yaris Cross assumed the sales leadership for Toyota. A recent launch, the Honda WR-V, registered 21st place in sales. The recently updated Caoa Chery Tiggo 5X positioned itself in 22nd, ahead of the Omoda 5. Finally, the Hyundai i20 shows a growth trend by surpassing the HB20, while the Chevrolet Sonic maintains a modest sales volume.