THERE was a huge increase in new car sales in Kerry in May compared to the same month in 2025, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
There were 117 new car registrations in the county in March compared to 75 in May 2025, an increase of 56%. So far this year, new car sales in Kerry are at 1,751 compared to 1,616 in the first five months of 2025, an increase of over 8%.
Nationally, new car registrations for April were 8,062 compared to 5,822 in May 2025, an increase of nearly 38.47%.
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In the first five months of 2026, Toyota is the most popular make of car in Kerry with 240 units sold, followed by Volkswagen (201), Hyundai (200), Kia (199) and Skoda (182).
The most popular model sold this year so far is the Hyundai Tucson (89), followed by Toyota Yaris Cross (79), Kia Sportage (73), Hyundai Kona (48) and Volkswagen Tiguan (43).
Petrol Electric Hybrid is the most popular engine type with 461 units sold this year, followed by Electric (379); Petrol (358); Diesel (286); Petrol/Plug-In Electric Hybrid (224); Diesel Electric Hybrid (36) and Diesel/Plug-In Electric Hybrid (7).
