Renault and Nissan reported strong year-on-year sales growth in May 2026, mainly driven by their recently launched new cars. While Renault benefited from the return of the Duster, Nissan continues to gain momentum with the new Gravitas. However, both brands saw a month-on-month decline in volumes compared to April.
renault sales may 2026
Renault sold 4,113 units in May 2026, registering a year-on-year growth of 64.39% compared to 2,502 units sold in May 2025. However, compared to April 2026, sales declined by 24.02% to 5,413 units. The Triber remained Renault’s best-selling model with 1,890 units, accounting for 45.95% of the brand’s total sales.
However, the biggest contributor to Renault’s growth was the return of the Duster, which added 1,267 units in its first full months of sales and already holds a 30.8% share in the company’s portfolio. Kiger continued to show steady numbers with 656 units, a growth of 19.06% YoY, while Kwid remained under pressure with sales falling 44.44% to 300 units. Renault recently added new variants to the Kiger lineup, which is likely to help boost sales further in the coming months.
nissan sales may 2026
Nissan reported sales of 2,948 units in May 2026, more than double the 1,354 units sold in May last year. This represents an impressive growth of 117.73% year-on-year. However, month-on-month sales declined by 7.96% from 3,203 units recorded in April.
Magnite remained Nissan India’s best-selling vehicle with 1,665 units, contributing 56.48% to total sales. The newly introduced Gravitas added 1,283 units, which already accounts for 43.52% of Nissan’s monthly volume. Nissan is preparing to unveil its Tecton SUV on July 9. Expected to launch in the coming weeks. Nissan India sales may reach new heights with the launch of Tecton, which is being touted as the baby petrol SUV for India.
New launches are driving growth
For both alliance partners, recent car launches have become key growth drivers. Renault’s Duster and Nissan’s Gravitas together contributed 2,550 units in May, boosting overall volumes significantly and helping offset the slump in older models. Among Renault’s existing products, Triber remains the volume backbone, while Kiger has maintained steady demand. On the other hand, the Kwid remains the weakest performer in the portfolio with declining sales.