Volkswagen Tera Takes the Lead as the Best-Selling Car in Brazil in October, Surpassing Fiat Argo, Hyundai HB20, and Volkswagen Polo in the Tight Compact Car Race

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Published on 15/10/2025 at 20:06

Updated on 15/10/2025 at 20:23

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With 4,170 Units Registered By October 14, The Volkswagen Tera Took Over The Sales Leadership In Brazil, Dethroning Traditional Rivals While The Fiat Strada Remains Undefeated Among Light Commercials

The Brazilian automotive market recorded an important change in the sales ranking for October 2025. By October 14, the Volkswagen Tera took the lead among the best-selling cars in the country, reaching 4,170 registered units. The compact SUV surpassed established models and confirmed the automaker’s strength in the segment.

Tight Competition Among The Compacts

The difference between the top positions was small. The Fiat Argo ranked second, with 4,128 units sold, while the Hyundai HB20 secured the third spot with 4,080.

Right behind, the Volkswagen Polo maintained strong performance, totaling 3,740 registrations.

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Among the intermediate positions, standout models include the Fiat Fastback (2,395) and the Jeep Compass (2,185), followed by the Chevrolet Onix Plus (2,065). The Caoa Chery Tiggo 7, with 1,836 units, and the Fiat Mobi, with 1,830, also maintained a strong presence on the list.

Next are the Hyundai HB20S (1,818), Volkswagen Virtus (1,808), Fiat Pulse (1,785), Volkswagen Nivus (1,741), and Jeep Renegade (1,701).

These numbers confirm that compact models and SUVs remain the favorites among Brazilian consumers.

Light Commercials: Fiat Strada’s Absolute Dominance

In the light commercial segment, the Fiat Strada continues to reign supreme. The model reached 6,672 registrations, maintaining a wide lead over competitors.

In second place, the Fiat Toro with 2,515 units, followed by the Volkswagen Saveiro with 2,466.

The Toyota Hilux secured fourth place with 2,207 units sold, while the Chevrolet S10 closed the top 5 with 1,473.

Right after them are the Ford Ranger (1,151), Ram Rampage (1,097), and Chevrolet Montana (902).

Renault Master (847) and Fiat Fiorino (669) complete the top 10 of the segment, which continues to be dominated by medium and small pickups.

The data shows that, by mid-October, Volkswagen achieved an important milestone with the Tera, while Fiat maintained dominance in the work categories, balancing the competition among the major automakers in the country.

The information comes from the Mundo do Automóvel portal.

Volkswagen Tera Takes the Lead as the Best-Selling Car in Brazil in October, Surpassing Fiat Argo, Hyundai HB20, and Volkswagen Polo in the Tight Compact Car Race

With 4,170 Units Registered By October 14, The Volkswagen Tera Took Over The Sales Leadership In Brazil, Dethroning Traditional Rivals While The Fiat Strada Remains Undefeated Among Light Commercials

Tight Competition Among The Compacts

Complete List Of The Best-Selling Cars

Light Commercials: Fiat Strada’s Absolute Dominance

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