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New commercial vehicle registrations dip 4.3% in September

New commercial vehicle registrations over 3500kg GVM were down 4.3% year-on-year in September 2025, while used commercial registrations recorded an increase of 7.9% for the period.

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Isuzu led the market for new commercial vehicles in September.

New commercial vehicle registrations over 3500kg GVM were down 4.3% year-on-year in September 2025, while used commercial registrations recorded an increase of 7.9% for the period.

Total registrations of new trucks, vans, and buses over 3500kg GVM reached 581 units for the month, a drop from the 607 units registered in September 2024.

Isuzu led the market for new commercial vehicles in September, with 72 units registered, capturing a 12.4% market share and marking a 12.5% increase from the 64 units registered in the same period last year.

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Mercedes-Benz followed, up 42% year-on-year with 71 units registered for a 12.2% market share.

Iveco came in third spot, recording 51 units, up 13.3% with 8.8% share.

LDV climbed 72.4% (50 units); Hino was down 4% (48); Fuso fell 24.1% (44); Fiat rose 51.9% (41); CRRC registered 21 units; DAF edged up 5% (21); Scania dropped 62.5% (21) and other brands collectively saw a 32.2% decrease with 141 units registered.

Used commercial vehicle registrations over 3500kg GVM totalled 109 units in September 2025, compared to 101 in the same period last year.

Hino led the used commercial market with 25 units registered, down 3.8% year-on-year, and holding a 22.9% market share.

Mitsubishi followed with 23 units, up 35.3%, holding a 21.1% share.

Toyota was in third spot, registering 20 units, up 17.6%, with an 18.3% share.

Isuzu recorded 17 units, down 15%; UD Trucks registered five units; Mercedes-Benz four; Fiat, Fuso and Iveco three each; Nissan three. Other brands recorded three units, down 66.7%.

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