THERE was an increase in new car sales in Kerry in April compared to the same month in 2025, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
There were 188 new car registrations in the county in March compared to 160 in March 2025, an increase of over 17%. So far this year, new car sales in Kerry are at 1,635 compared to 1,541 in the first three months of 2025, an increase of over 6%.
Nationally, new car registrations for April were 10,184 compared to 8,707 in April 2025, an increase of nearly 17%.
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.In the first four months of 2026, Toyota is the most popular make of car in Kerry with 216 units sold, followed by Hyundai (191), Volkswagen (185), Kia (181) and Skoda (162).
The most popular model sold this year so far is the Hyundai Tucson (88), followed by Toyota Yaris Cross (72), Kia Sportage (69), Hyundai Kona (43) and Toyota Corolla Cross (41).
Petrol Electric Hybrid was the most popular engine type with 430 units sold, followed by Petrol (342); Electric (333); Diesel (273); Petrol/Plug-In Electric Hybrid (216); Diesel Electric Hybrid (35) and Diesel/Plug-In Electric Hybrid (6).
