Autohero, the online shop of used cars leader in Europe, has revealed an overview of best-selling used cars in 2023revealing the trends of the Italian market.
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In an industry that closed 2023 with positive growth of +6.6%, according to the ACI Auto-Trend bulletin, Autohero emerges as the spotlight on an ever-evolving automotive scene. The analysis of the recent AUTO1 Group Price Index highlights a substantial stability of the second hand priceswith a slight decline of 1.6% from January to December 2023.
Favorite brands in Italy
Leading the rankings brand names most loved in Italy for used cars we find Fiat, the symbol of “made in Italy” in the world, with 13.34% of sales on Autohero in the last year. Renault (7.13%) and Volkswagen (6.81%) follow with distinction, completing the podium of the Bel Paese’s automotive preferences. A statement of style and technology, Renault is positioned as a popular choice, followed by the solid presence of Volkswagen.
The top 5 is completed by Ford (6.22%) and Toyota (5.85%), confirming the diversity of automotive preferences in Italy. Toyota’s presence, in particular, is also notable in the hybrid category.
The models: the best-selling used cars in 2023
As for the most popular models, Fiat continues to shine with three cars in the top 5 of the best-selling in 2023. At the top of the ranking best-selling used cars in 2023 the Panda stands out (3.91%), a confirmation of Italians’ affection for this compact and reliable small car. In second place, the Renault Clio (2.84%) wins with a mix of design and cutting-edge technology.
The 500 (2.66%), a timeless icon of city cars, comes in third place, highlighting its elegant design and compact formula. The 500X (2.33%), an iconic crossover with a sporty look, and the Toyota Yaris (2.3%), with its modern and versatile design, complete the top 5.
Preference for hybrid cars
Deepening the overview of used cars hybrids, Toyota stands out as the undisputed leader with the Yaris and the C-HR in the top positions. However, the Panda, faithful to its place in the hearts of Italians, is confirmed here too, completing the podium of the best-selling hybrids on Autohero in Italy in 2023. A figure that highlights the special connection of Italian consumers with the Fiat brand.
The geographic distribution of these sales of used hybrid cars reveals that Lombardy leads the ranking of the regions most inclined to the adoption of hybrid vehicles, followed by Lazio and Piedmont. An analysis that highlights regional differences in sustainable automotive preferences.
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The favorite colors of Italians
As for the colors of used cars most popular, white and gray emerge as protagonists, representing 27% of the cars sold on Autohero in Italy in 2023. This preference is followed by black, which stands at 17%. A statement of style and taste that is reflected in the choices of Italian consumers.
Best-selling used cars 2023: driving preferences
Exploring the types of best-selling used cars in 2023, SUVs dominate the scene with 36.83% of sales, highlighting a preference for versatile and spacious vehicles. Small cars (24.89%) and sedans (24.35%) follow at a distance, confirming that, despite the growing popularity of SUVs, there is still a strong interest in more compact and traditional vehicles.
Finally, in the eternal debate between manual and automatic transmission, Italians demonstrate that they are traditionalists when driving. 64.47% of the cars sold on Autohero in Italy are equipped with a manual transmission, while the automatic transmission represents 35.53%.
A detail that suggests how, despite the advancement of technologies, many Italian drivers still appreciate the tactile control and connection with the vehicle offered by the manual gearbox.
