NZ Low Volume Brands (Premium) : 2026 (Jan-Sep)

The numbers here are indeed small, but not overlooked by me. Jaguar stopped making cars over a year ago and April 2026 was the first month of zero sales. The importer stocked up, but that can only go so far. When was the last time Jaguar didn't sell cars in NZ? 

Cadillac has recently started making RHD cars so they are now arriving, but it will always be in limited numbers as premium EVs aren't that popular. 

The GMC Yukon and Chevy Corvette come through a RHD conversion in Australia, so have started selling here. Maserati isn't doing too badly but the same can't be said for Alfa Romeo. 

Data source: NZTA. Photos: Morgan (Plus 6) & Cadillac (Vistiq).

NZ Luxury Car Sales : 2025-26 (Jan-Sep)

The low volume marques in a car market can be overlooked due to their modest sales. However, in monetary terms, a lot is tied up in a relatively few vehicles. For a small country, 114 luxury car registrations in just four months isn't too bad a tally. 

The top sellling model is the Lamborgjhini Urus (16), Bentley Continental (15) and the Aston Martin DBX (14). Aston Martin (31) and Ferrari (30) are the best selling marques. 

Data source: NZTA.

Photos: Aston Martin (DBX) & Ferrari (Amalfi). 

Renault/Dacia Model Deliveries: 2025-26 (Q1-Q3)

Sales are holding up well. The top two best selling models have both lost share of the total Renault and Dacia deliveries Despite that, many others are doing well, as evidenced by the green shading above.

The new Renault 5 is going well as is the Dacia Bigster. The Twingo returns as an ev and is made in Slovenia.  The Boreal medium sized (I ignore generally accepted sizing descriptions) had a nice increase. It's not sold in mature markets. 

The Filante is a large SUV built in Korea but it isn't going to Europe. It is made in coioperation with Geely. Meanwhile, the Dacia Striker (no connection with football apparently) is a large crossover/estate car made in Turkey and has just started its journey.  

Data source: Renault Group.
Photos: Renault Kardian (above) & Filante (below).