Top 20 Best Selling Cars in Norway 2016

"Hoccy" (Hoccy) 01/14/2017 at 06:44 • Filed to: Car Sales, Norway

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Looking at car statistics is always fun, especially in a country that always seems to be a bit different. Here are the numbers for 2016.

20. BMW 2-series (1883 cars)

19. Toyota Prius (1985 cars)

18. Skoda Superb (2012 cars)

17. Nissan Qashqai (2021 cars)

16. Tesla Model S (2051 cars)

15. Volvo XC60 (2259 cars)

14. Mercedes Benz B-class (2271 cars)

13. Mazda CX-3 (2286 cars)

12. Mazda CX-5 (2655 cars)

11. Audi A3 (3018 cars)

10. Volkswagen Tiguan (3233 cars)

9. Skoda Octavia (3975 cars)

8. BMW i3 (3953 cars)

7. Nissan Leaf (4162 cars)

6. Toyota Yaris (4247 cars)

5. Toyota Auris (4419 cars)

4. Volkswagen Passat (4813 cars)

3. Toyota RAV4 (4955 cars)

2. Mitsubishi Outlander (5687 cars)

1. Volkswagen Golf (13148 cars)

As usual, we see electric cars and cars with hybrid variants do well. Volvo had a bad year with the V70 ending production, the XC60 and the V40 starting to get old and the V90 not being cheap nor available enough (yet) to make an impact.

duurtlang > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 06:55

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I’m surprised by the Mazda crossovers and the Merc B-Class. I assume the Toyotas, the Mitsubishi and the BMW 2-series are mostly hybrids?

Where are the French cars by the way? Where I live there are 5 in the top 20, which is less than what I expected. Not enough hybrid options?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 06:56

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I need to drive a 2 seriest grand tourer thingy to see if im being to harsh on them. They look a little less ugly in person than in photos, but certainly better looking than many MPVs.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 06:56

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any hydrogen powered cars sold in Norway?

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > duurtlang 01/14/2017 at 07:17

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I suspect the success of the B-class might have something to do with the Electric Drive version.

Tazio, Count Fouroff > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 07:23

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Interesting, thanks

Weird...they all seem to resemble each other really closely except maybe Tesla, and it’s pictured from a different angle so who knows?

duurtlang > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 01/14/2017 at 07:25

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I forgot about that version. So that leaves number 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17 and 18 without hybrid options, right? 13/20 with a hybrid/electric option or fully so, not a bad score.

Hoccy > duurtlang 01/14/2017 at 07:28

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Mazda has a solid standing in Norway, and their crossovers are considered quite good. As BvdV said below, the B-class is there because of the electric version, and your assumptions are correct.

I can’t see models lower than number 20, but Peugeot was the 12th best selling manufacturer, Renault 17th and Citroën 20th (DS 28th). Both Suzuki and Tesla sold more cars than Renault in Norway. It is probably due to a low number of hybrid or electric models and a reputation of bad quality.

Hoccy > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 01/14/2017 at 07:30

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I’m very undecided about the 225xe pictured. Offers a lot for the money, but it looks like you’re 70 years old.

Hoccy > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/14/2017 at 07:31

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I’ve seen both Mercedes B-class and Hyundai ix35's that has been hydrogen powered. They’re not common at all though.

Hoccy > Tazio, Count Fouroff 01/14/2017 at 07:33

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The i3 is also quite different, but I see your point. We like our wagons and small crossovers.

Tazio, Count Fouroff > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 07:36

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Lol applogies, not meant as a comment on any country’s population but instead on the derivative / emulative behavior of carmakers

duurtlang > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 07:36

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Interesting. That’s respectively #4, #2, #13 and #29 here. Renault outsells everyone but VW. Give the top 20 list I can see the need for hybrids/electrics to be successful in Norway. The quality thing is a weird one, as you’ve got VWs at #1 and #4. People here still have the wrong sentiment that VWs are reliable and a cost-effective way of owning a used car though, so I guess Norwegians are just as far removed from reality as the Dutch.

Hoccy > Tazio, Count Fouroff 01/14/2017 at 07:40

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No need to apologize! There is definitely enough diversity in the market (see DS brand), but new car buyers are behaving a bit like sheep..

pip bip - choose Corrour > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 07:45

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Toyota Mirai sold there?

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 08:00

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What I do miss in the list are the hybrid Volvos (V60 PHEV and XC90 T8 Twin Engine), though they might be a bit too expensive to make the list. It’s also odd that almost every EV offered in Europe is in there, except for the Renault ZOE.

Also comparing this list to the list for the Netherlands, the lack of A and B segment cars becomes very obvious, I guess you guys don’t like small cars.

For Sweden > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 08:16

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Outlander hybrid was a mistake

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 08:19

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So Toyota sold 8 times as many Prius wagons in Norway, as Kia sold K900s in the United States.

Oh scratch that that is a Corolla iM wagon isn’t it.

Flavien Vidal > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 08:25

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Not looking at it but writing first...

I’m gonna guess Nissan Leaf and Tesla in the top 5?

Edit: Fuck I’m wrong.

duurtlang > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 01/14/2017 at 08:31

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Well, to be honest, our cars are taxed in such a way the prevalence of B and especially A segment cars in our country is quite unusual. Just hop over the border with Germany or even Belgium and watch the difference.

duurtlang > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/14/2017 at 08:33

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Yes. The Auris is sold in the US as the Corolla iM. The sedan-only Corolla isn’t even available in certain European countries, as most strongly prefer hatchbacks and wagons. Most Aurii are sold with the Prius drivetrain though, at least in countries like Norway (and my native the Netherlands) they are.

Cé hé sin > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 08:34

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Beat you to it (ok just the top ten! )

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/2016-statistics-1790814788

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > duurtlang 01/14/2017 at 08:38

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Okay at first I thought is was a euro version of our Prius V.Which I just realized should be pronounced 5, for the 5 doors. I guess they pronounce it Vee to match the compact Prius C

duurtlang > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/14/2017 at 08:44

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We got the Prius V too. The Auris is just the Euro-Corolla, if you will. With an optional hybrid drivetrain, hatchback or wagon. Yaris has an optional hybrid drivetrain too.

Steve in Manhattan > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 08:57

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We can’t get a lot of those in US America, but our brains are fried b/c we’re closer to the equator, I suppose. And if Trump launches missiles at you, please remember that most of us didn’t vote for him.

Matt Nichelson > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 09:27

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TIL there’s a lot of rich people in Norway and Mitsubishi is still a thing (outside the US at least). Not bad for a country with less people than New York City.

Hoccy > duurtlang 01/14/2017 at 10:33

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I agree on the quality aspect with VW. Another thing is that VW is regarded class independent in Norway, and doesn’t have any stereotypes attached.

Hoccy > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/14/2017 at 10:34

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Never seen one, so don’t think so.

Hoccy > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 01/14/2017 at 10:35

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I’m surprised the V60 PHEV hasn’t sold more myself, but I think it is considered a bit small by many families.

Hoccy > Flavien Vidal 01/14/2017 at 10:37

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Everyone is buying the e-Golf now..

Hoccy > Cé hé sin 01/14/2017 at 10:40

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Hm. Never saw that, but then again you posted it on my birthday.

Hoccy > For Sweden 01/14/2017 at 10:40

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Obviously.

wafflesnfalafel > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 11:10

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..and the Ford F-150 is number... what? I think that list is wrong - the pickups got accidentally left off.

Hoccy > wafflesnfalafel 01/14/2017 at 12:00

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AfromanGTO > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 12:22

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You left out the price of the cars to really give people a shock. You know the cars are significantly cheaper in Sweden, but you’d have to become a Swedish citizen, and we all know you don’t want to be a swede........

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > duurtlang 01/14/2017 at 12:25

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That’s true, but I just expected more than one(well the CX3 might be B segment too, depending on how you view CUVs)

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 12:34

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Well if that’s the case, they’re not fully wrong, the boot is a bit cramped due to the battery, and it’s not the roomiest car possible. But I thought the 4wd hybrid drivetrain would be suitable to Norway.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Hoccy 01/14/2017 at 13:57

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Im not fussed how I look really, I did buy a bright blue Panda on purpose. Im more concerned with how much of a step down it is from a 1 series driving wise. Itd be interesting to compare them.

Cé hé sin > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/14/2017 at 17:39

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I’ve found this:

2016 ble det registrert 24 245 nye nullutslipp personbiler, det er 1543 færre (-6,0 prosent) enn i samme periode i 2015. 23 av de nye nullutslippsbilene er hydrogenbiler , resten er elbiler.

According to my best guess of the Norwegian language, that’s 23 H2 powered vehicles in 2016

Also, no emission vehicles were down 6% on 2015.

Hoccy > pip bip - choose Corrour 03/28/2017 at 01:53

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Update: I’ve seen a Toyota Mirai.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Hoccy 03/28/2017 at 03:20

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colour?

Hoccy > pip bip - choose Corrour 03/28/2017 at 03:33

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I think it was dark blue.