Study: Which Cars Were Most Purchased by Women and Men in 2022?

By detailing sales statistics of new and used cars, the differences between women and men are (literally) significant in 2022.

The Auto Infos Distribution website partnered with a data valuation company specializing in vehicle fleet data (AAA Data) to enable an analysis of car sales in 2022. Both women and men, this study reveals the purchasing trends of new and used cars from last year.

In the top 10 for new car sales, a majority of models are French. This is even more true for used vehicles sold last year. A national preference has clearly established itself within France’s automobile fleet, and it’s good news for our French companies!

What are the sales data for new and used vehicles?

The sales data reveal the preferences of men and women for new cars, with figures aggregated by AAA Data. They are presented in the form of a table.

At the top of the list, we find a common car: the Dacia Sandero. It seems that this city car appeals to a fairly broad group of people, as 53,608 units were sold. In second place, among women, is the Peugeot 208, and the Dacia Duster among men. This already shows a divergence between the city car favored by women and the SUV favored by men. The rest of the new vehicle list follows a similar pattern. Six city cars feature among women, and five SUVs/crossovers are in the top 10 for men.

For used cars, the top 10 sales slightly differ. It seems the choice of the heart prevails. A true icon of the French car fleet was the best-seller in 2022: the Renault Clio. It outsells the Renault Mégane among men and the Citroën C3 among women. City cars are roughly equal in the used car sector, with 6 models in the women’s top 10 and 5 in the men’s top 10. However, the Peugeot 3008 appears as the only SUV in the top 10 used car sales. Can we say that men are more interested in larger vehicles?

And compared to 2012?

This study by Auto Infos Distribution also included a comparison between data from 2012 and 2022, for both men and women. Some interesting facts to highlight include:

• The top 10 new vehicles among men are composed of 90% French cars;
• The former group PSA (Peugeot-Citroën) had the largest number of vehicles;
• The Renault Laguna and the Citroën Xsara were present in the 2012 top 10 used cars among men, but are now absent.

Perhaps in the future, a list of these sales will help trace the trends in evolution similar to those in fashion, although choosing a car remains a personal decision based on budget!

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