Luxury Car Sales in May 2025 Rose Amid Weakening Purchasing Power

The automotive industry is plagued by various challenges, but retail sales of luxury cars have actually seen an increase.

Luxury Car Sales in May 2025 Rose Amid Weakening Purchasing Power
author image

KatadataOTO – Economic conditions that have not yet improved and the Eid holiday period are among the culprits for the decline in car sales in 2025.

Several brands experienced a decline in May 2025. For example, BYD recorded retail sales of 2,639 units, down from its achievement in April of 3,531 units.

Meanwhile, the South Korean brand, Hyundai, also experienced a similar situation. Its retail sales figures dropped from 1,703 units to 1,651 units.

Amid these various challenges, sales of luxury cars actually experienced a slow increase, although the majority had plummeted throughout April 2025.

BMW is Undaunted by Unstable Market Conditions
Photo : KatadataOTO

The launch of new models by several brands seems to have played a role in boosting these achievements.

Processed from Gaikindo data received by KatadataOTO, BMW successfully sold 101 vehicle units last month, an increase from the April report of 88 units.

Meanwhile, Mini, which recently launched several new models, experienced an increase after its sales had plummeted throughout April.

The German manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz, delivered 109 vehicle units to consumers in May 2025. The previous month, Mercedes-Benz sales were at 74 units.


Latest

car
Chery Tiggo 9 CSH Vehicle Purchase Order

Chery Tiggo 9 CSH Bookings Reach 400 Units Since GIIAS 2025

The Chery Tiggo 9 CSH is reported to have received a positive response from consumers, with its bookings reaching 400 units.

car
Arief Muhammad's Car Collection

Arief Muhammad's Car Collection, Every Guy's Dream

Celebrity Arief Muhammad often shares his car collection on Instagram, one of which is the BAIC BJ40 Plus.

car
Used Suzuki Ignis

3 Options for Used Suzuki Ignis in October 2025, with a Down Payment starting from Rp 5 million

Used Suzuki Ignis models in October 2025 are expected to be quite varied, with some even offered with a down payment of IDR 5 million.

car
Geely's Name Associated with Aletra L8 Electric Car, Here's Why

Geely's Name Associated with Aletra L8 Electric Car, The Reason

The Geely name is still present on the Aletra L8 EV electric car, such as on the front and rear lights.

car
Used Daihatsu Sigra

Used Daihatsu Sigra Options for October 2025, Down Payment Starting from Rp 5 Million

Used Daihatsu Sigra models in October 2025 are quite appealing, as there are many options available with down payments starting from Rp 5 million.

car
Toyota Veloz Hybrid Could Use CATL Batteries

Toyota Veloz Hybrid Could Potentially Use Locally Assembled CATL Batteries

Set to launch next year, the Toyota Veloz Hybrid is likely to use locally assembled CATL batteries.

motor
Cheap Automatic Scooter Prices October 2025, Honda Scoopy Kuromi Available

Affordable Scooter Prices October 2025, Featuring Honda Scoopy Kuromi

The affordable automatic scooter market will welcome new products in October 2025, such as the Honda Scoopy Kuromi Limited.

motor
Honda motorcycles are still safe to use ethanol-blended fuel.

Honda Claims Its Motorcycles Can Use Ethanol-Blended Fuel

Honda claims that the motorcycles they currently sell can already use ethanol-blended fuel with a certain composition.