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Romania Passenger Cars Market

Publisher Renub Research
Published Aug 01, 2025
Length 20 Pages
SKU # RNBR20317496

Description

The Romania passenger cars market in 2023 shows a mix of rising new registrations, gradual adoption of alternative fuel technologies, and an aging fleet. New passenger cars by type of engine fuel in 2023 were still led by petrol, followed by diesel, while hybrid and electric cars gained traction, supported by national incentive schemes such as Rabla Plus. Between 2021 and 2023, the share of alternative fuel vehicles among new registrations increased steadily, although the pace of adoption remains below the EU average. The total number of passenger cars in circulation expanded from 2018 to 2023, yet the motorisation rate in 2023, measured as passenger cars per thousand inhabitants, remains one of the lowest in the EU, highlighting both a reliance on used imports and significant potential for growth. The fleet composition by fuel shows that petrol dominates, but diesel cars still account for a substantial share of the market, particularly in mid- to larger engine sizes. Petrol cars are concentrated in smaller engines, reflecting affordability and urban driving needs. The age distribution of passenger cars as of December 2023 underscores a key challenge for Romania: a large proportion of the fleet is over 10 years old, pointing to persistent environmental and safety issues, while also creating opportunities for market renewal through alternative and cleaner powertrains.

Table of Contents

20 Pages
1. New passenger cars by type of engine fuel, 2023 (numbers)
2. New passenger cars with alternative fuel engine, 2021-2023 (% of new passenger cars)
3. Passenger cars, 2018-2023 (number)
4. Motorisation rate, 2023 (number of passenger cars / thousand inhabitants)
5. Passenger cars by type of engine fuel, 2023 (% of all passenger cars)
6. Petrol-driven passenger cars by size of engine, 2023
7. Diesel-driven passenger cars by size of engine, 2023
8. Passenger cars by age, 2023 (i.e. on 31 December 2023) (% of all passenger cars)

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