Auto Market SHOCK! November Sales EXPLODE Past 1.1 Million - What's Next?!

Turkey's automotive market is humming right along, showing impressive growth in 2025. We're talking a solid 10% jump between January and November, fueled by the continued popularity of SUVs and, crucially, a surge in electric vehicle sales. November itself saw over 132,000 vehicles roll off the lots. Pretty impressive, considering the, shall we say, *interesting* economic climate we've been having lately.

Auto Market SHOCK! November Sales EXPLODE Past 1.1...

OGDM data paints a pretty clear picture: Turks are still buying cars, and in bigger numbers than last year. Despite tighter credit, rising costs, and all the other economic headwinds, total car and light commercial vehicle sales exceeded 1.176 million units. That's a 10.16% increase compared to the same period last year. I've seen markets crumble under less pressure, so this is definitely a positive sign.

That strong November and the record EV sales? That's momentum heading into the end of the year. And, let's be honest, the increasing demand for SUVs and electric cars isn't exactly surprising. It's a clear sign that consumer preferences are shifting, and shifting fast.

Most people (around 82.7% in fact) are still buying cars in the A, B, and C segments, which is to be expected. The C segment, the compacts, are the big winners, accounting for over half of all sales. People are still looking for affordable vehicles, that's no shocker.

But here’s where it gets interesting. The SUV boom is *real*. They're practically everywhere you look on the roads these days, and the sales figures prove it. SUVs now represent nearly two-thirds (62.5% to be exact) of all car sales. Sedans and hatchbacks are lagging far behind. It's a testament to how versatile people perceive them to be.

And then there are the electric vehicles. Folks, we're talking record numbers. Over 166,000 EVs sold, capturing a whopping 17.8% market share. That's huge for Turkey. What's even more interesting is the growing demand for higher-powered EVs. It's not just about being green; people are actually using them as their main cars, which is a big shift from a few years ago when they were seen as more of a luxury or a statement piece.

Diesel? Well, its decline continues. It’s now below 10% market share, which is pretty dramatic. Hybrids, on the other hand, seem to be finding a comfortable niche as a stepping stone to full electrification. Gasoline still dominates, but it's clearly losing ground. It’s all a part of a bigger picture, and it's fascinating to watch it unfold.

Finally, a quick note on engine size and transmissions. Smaller engines are still popular, likely due to tax advantages, but we are seeing a slight uptick in the larger engine sizes. And manual transmissions? Basically a thing of the past. Automatics are the overwhelming favorite now, which makes sense given the traffic in most Turkish cities.