Check Out The 10 Vehicles That Dominated Sales In The Brazilian Market This Year And How The Leader Polo Established Itself Once Again
In 2024, the Brazilian automotive market saw a consolidated leader emerge at the top of sales: the Volkswagen Polo. The National Federation of Motor Vehicle Distribution (Fenabrave) released the final numbers, confirming that the German brand’s hatch maintained its leadership for the second consecutive year, with an impressive 140,177 units registered.
The Volkswagen Polo secured the first position with a significant lead over the second-place vehicle, the Chevrolet Onix, which recorded 97,503 units sold. The third place went to the Hyundai HB20, which sold 97,079 units. These three models continue to be the preferred choices of Brazilian consumers, reflecting their combinations of design, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
Fiat Argo And Volkswagen T-Cross Also Stand Out
The Fiat Argo took the fourth position, reaching 91,139 units sold. Meanwhile, the Volkswagen T-Cross, the first SUV to appear on the list, came in fifth place, with 83,990 units. The success of the T-Cross highlights the growing popularity of SUVs in Brazil, especially among families and young people seeking space and comfort without giving up on modernity.
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A French brand placed a car on four huge red balloons to prove that its suspension made the vehicle “float,” and the surreal scene became one of the most iconic and unusual images in automotive history.
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Jeep Avenger begins production in Brazil, debuting as the brand’s new entry-level SUV and inaugurating an unprecedented phase by becoming the first national Jeep manufactured outside of Goiana, as part of a R$ 3 billion plan.
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Costing R$ 12,490, the new Shineray Urban Lite 150 “cheap one” arrives in Brazil with a CVT transmission, digital dashboard, and LED lights, making it more affordable than the Biz and targeting those who want to abandon the bus.
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Ducati brings to Brazil the Superleggera V4 Centenario: 228 hp that become 247 with a track kit, carbon fiber and carbon-ceramic brakes, estimated price between R$ 1.5 and 2 million, deliveries only in 2027.
Sedans Lose Space In The Market
While hatchbacks and SUVs dominate the top positions, sedans are facing a decline in consumer preference. The Chevrolet Onix Plus was the only sedan to enter the top 10, in tenth place, with 59,960 units sold. The Fiat Cronos and the Toyota Corolla, which traditionally occupied higher positions, finished in 18th and 20th places, respectively.

Fiat Strada And T-Cross Reign Among Pickups And SUVs In 2024
The Fiat Strada maintained its supremacy as the best-selling pickup in Brazil in 2024, with an impressive 144,684 units registered, nearly tripling the sales of the second-place vehicle, the Volkswagen Saveiro, which sold 56,984 units. Among SUVs, the Volkswagen T-Cross reaffirmed its dominance, followed by the Chevrolet Tracker and Hyundai Creta.
Top 10 Best-Selling Cars In Brazil In 2024
- Volkswagen Polo: 140,177 units
- Chevrolet Onix: 97,503 units
- Hyundai HB20: 97,079 units
- Fiat Argo: 91,139 units
- Volkswagen T-Cross: 83,990 units
- Chevrolet Tracker: 69,431 units
- Hyundai Creta: 69,116 units
- Fiat Mobi: 67,382 units
- Nissan Kicks: 60,155 units
- Chevrolet Onix Plus: 59,960 units
The Brazilian car market in 2024 showed a clear preference for hatchbacks and SUVs, with the leadership of the Volkswagen Polo and the growing popularity of the T-Cross. These numbers reflect trends that may continue to influence consumer choices in the coming years.

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