SUV hype: 40 percent of new cars in Germany set new standards!

SUV hype: 40 percent of new cars in Germany set new standards!

In 2025, SUVs in Germany are undisputed favorites on the automotive market. According to fr.de they already represent 40 percent of all new cars. and appreciate a high seating position.

The weight of a new car has increased on average to 1.6 tons, which corresponds to an increase of 20 percent compared to 20 years ago. The costs of fuel, space and purchase are often less problematic for many SUV owners. In rural areas, the proportion of SUVs is even higher, which particularly fuels the discussion about parking costs. Cities like Koblenz have already staggered fees according to vehicle size and have been introduced since March 2024, which are based on the weight of the vehicles.

SUV shares in cities and regions

The spread of SUVs varies greatly between urban and rural areas. In large cities such as Bottrop, the SUV share is 26 percent above average, while in Munich and Ingolstadt there are 11 and 15 percent of new cars SUVs. On the other hand, Münster has the lowest SUV share among large cities, with 35 percent below the national average. In Hesse, the Rheingau-Taunus district with a share of 21 percent is the region with the most SUVs. Frankfurt follows with 13.3 percent.

market development and trends

In 2024 there were a total of 2,817,331 new car registrations in Germany, a decrease of 1 percent compared to the previous year. There were 42 percent of the new cars SUVs, which corresponds to 1,168,322 new SUVs. The range of SUVs now comprises 173 models that range from small SUVs to luxury vehicles. The increase in electrical and hybrid SUVs is particularly striking, driven by the increasing environmental awareness and government funding.

The auto industry is optimistic. According to Auto Motor und Sport , the demand for SUVs is expected to continue to increase. The Tesla Model Y leads the list of electrical SUVs with 28,896 new registrations, followed by the Skoda Enyaq and VW Id.4. German manufacturers dominate the market and the Volkswagen Group provides most of the best-selling models, including the top sellers VW Tiguan and T-Roc.