Brazil Automotive Output Surges to 2019 Levels

2026-04-08 14:40 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

Brazil's car production rose 27.6% to over 264,000 units in March 2026 compared to February, marking its best monthly output since October 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic.

First-quarter production reached nearly 635,000 units, up 6% from the same period in 2025.

Passenger cars led growth, driven by new brands and models.

Electrified vehicles posted strong gains, with nearly 100,000 units registered by end of March, almost double the first-quarter 2025 volume.

Exports reached 40,400 units, softening the year-over-year first-quarter decline to 18.5%.

New car sales also rose, posting their best March result since 2013.



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Brazil Automotive Output Surges to 2019 Levels
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