Yearly Favorites: Top SUVs as Per KBA's Record
Top 10 Most Popular SUVs in Germany in 2025
In the ever-evolving world of automobiles, the German market has seen a significant shift towards SUVs and off-road vehicles in 2025. According to data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), these vehicle types have surpassed the compact class and small cars in popularity.
The top 10 most popular SUVs in Germany for the year up to August 2025 are as follows:
- Volkswagen T-Roc - Leading the pack, the T-Roc has maintained its position as the most popular SUV model of the year, with 48,023 new registrations up to and including July 2025.
- Volkswagen Tiguan - A close second, the Tiguan has shown consistent strength, ranking within the top 10 new passenger car models nationwide and securing a spot as a best-selling SUV. As of July 2025, it has registered 39,174 new units.
- Skoda Kodiaq - The Kodiaq has demonstrated a strong presence in the German market, regularly featuring in the top sales charts. Up to July 2025, it has recorded 24,785 new registrations.
- BMW X-series (especially X1, X3, X5 as premium SUVs) - BMW dominates the premium segment, with the X1, X3, and X5 models contributing to significant overall sales in 2025.
- Volkswagen T-Cross - The T-Cross has also made a strong showing, with 19,006 new registrations up to and including July 2025.
- Ford Kuga - The Kuga has been gaining ground, appearing in private sales rankings among popular SUVs in July 2025.
- Volvo XC40 - The XC40 maintains a solid position among high-demand SUVs in Germany's private sales.
- Seat Ateca - Another Volkswagen Group SUV, the Ateca is frequently listed among popular models in 2025 private sales figures.
- Dacia Bigster - A newcomer to the scene, the Bigster has risen quickly in popularity, currently holding the fourth spot in July 2025 private sales for SUVs.
- Mini Electric SUVs - Mini Electric SUVs have contributed significantly to BMW Group’s overall numbers in the premium segment, including electric variants.
Mercedes-Benz also holds a strong position in the premium SUV and electric SUV categories, with the GLC and EQC models making the list.
Interestingly, the Tesla Model Y has seen a decrease in popularity and is no longer among the top 30 most popular SUVs in Germany.
For those considering auto leasing, private leasing options for the VW T-Cross, Tiguan, and T-Roc are available at Leasing Market, starting at 168.55 Euro and 329 Euro per month, respectively. The BMW X1 can be leased privately for 373.22 Euro per month at Mein Auto. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is available for private leasing at 578.50 Euro per month at Leasing Market.
The data presented here reflects the latest updates from August 2025 and is based on private sales and registrations. The official annual report from KBA, which may provide a precise numeric ranking and a full official top 10 list for the complete year 2025, is usually published later in the year.
- What could be driving the increased popularity of SUVs in Germany's automotive industry in 2025? It seems that the industry's finance and transportation sectors have played a significant role, as more consumers are opting for SUVs over compact cars.
- Wondering which SUVs are dominating the German market in 2025? The top 10 most popular SUVs in Germany include models like the Volkswagen T-Roc, the Volkswagen Tiguan, and the Skoda Kodiaq, all of which have seen impressive sales figures.
- Curious about the role sports and premium segments play in the German automotive industry? BMW's X-series, including the X1, X3, and X5, represent strong contenders in the premium SUV segment in 2025, while the Mini Electric SUVs make a notable appearance, contributing to BMW Group’s overall numbers in the premium segment.
