Key Highlights
- New cars market includes retail sales/registrations of new passenger cars. The scope of passenger cars covers saloons, hatchbacks, SUVs, 4x4s, and light pickup vehicles. Market volume refers to the total number of cars sold in a year, while market value is calculated by multiplying the average retail selling price with the market volume.
- The South American new cars market recorded revenues of $77 billion in 2024, representing a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% between 2019 and 2024.
- Market consumption volumes declined with a negative CAGR of 3.6% between 2019 and 2024, reaching a total of 2,659,027.0 units in 2024.
- In 2024, Brazil accounted for a share of 75.9% of the South American new cars market, making it the largest market in the region. This was followed by Argentina accounting for a share of 7.3%.
Report Scope
- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, and leading players in the new cars market in South America
- Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the new cars market in South America
- Leading company profiles reveal details of key new cars market players’ global operations and financial performance
- Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the South America new cars market with five year forecasts by both value and volume
Reasons to Buy
- What was the size of the South America new cars market by value in 2024?
- What will be the size of the South America new cars market in 2029?
- What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South America new cars market?
- How has the market performed over the last five years?
- How large is South America’s new cars market in relation to its regional counterparts?
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Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Stellantis NV
- Hyundai Motor Co
- General Motors Co
- Volkswagen AG

