France: distribution of used vehicles by body type 2022-2023
Based on self-submitted car history reports, the hatchback was the most popular vehicle body type in France. At 41.8 percent in 2022 and 47 percent between January and May 2023, the hatchback held a share over twice the one recorded by sport-utility vehicles, which were second in the ranking. Estate cars, in contrast, recorded the steepest share decrease between the two periods.