Different body types are made to meet different needs. Some drivers choose small hatchbacks, while others prefer more spacious versions such as station wagons or city SUVs. Hungarians prefer hatchbacks and station wagons more than others, and show less interest in convertibles, according to Hungarian research conducted by automotive data provider carVertical.
The proportion of hatchback cars is increasing
in hungary, Hatchback (Hatchback) is the most popular body type (in 2023, these models accounted for 31.4 percent of all vehicle history checks conducted by carVertical), while in 2022 this percentage reached 27 percent.
although Trolley station Its percentage decreased from 29.1 percent last year to 27.2 percent this year, and it is still among the most inspected cars in the country.
The third most common body type in Hungary is Sedan. But compared to a rate of 20.2 percent in 2022, their number decreased significantly this year to 14.3 percent.
In general, station wagons and hatchbacks are clearly the most popular among Hungarians. The two body types constitute more than half of the compounds examined.
Convertibles and coupes are the least popular
The least interesting was convertibles, where their share of vehicle history checks was just 1.9 percent, exactly the same numbers as last year.
Coupes are not among the most sought-after cars in Hungary either, although their popularity rose from 2.1 percent in 2022 to 3.1 percent in 2023. While SUV history checks increased from 7.5 percent to 9.9 percent, interest in this The body type still lags far behind hatchbacks and station wagons.
The most pronounced decline of 5.9 percent compared to the previous year occurred in the case of sedans.
The main reason drivers are less likely to vote for sedans is that these types are less suitable for city commuters. For everyday use, most people are reluctant to choose larger cars with little luggage space
– said Matas Bozlis, car expert at carVertical.
According to the specialist, in addition to individual preferences, the most important thing is that the car buyer does not miss any step during the purchasing process, including the test drive, checking the technical condition at the service center, and checking the history. Vehicle history reports reveal vehicle damage and mileage changes, helping eliminate bad decisions before anyone spends valuable time and money on physical inspections and test drives.
