SloveniaThe article presents the results of a quarterly survey conducted by the Slovenian research institute Valicon for AutoBrief, analyzing car purchase intentions among a representative sample of vehicle buyers in Slovenia for Q2 2025. The findings show a clear shift in buyer preferences towards gasoline-powered vehicles, luxury cars, and SUVs, while electric vehicles continue to gain traction albeit slowly. Toyota has experienced a significant increase in interest, nearly doubling its share within three months. Volkswagen remains the market leader with a 33.2% share, followed by Renault and Toyota. The report highlights a decline in diesel preference and the continued dominance of gasoline engines. Buyers are increasingly favoring larger vehicles such as limousines and SUVs, while interest in smaller models like hatchbacks has decreased. Financial preferences indicate a strong preference for cash payments over leasing or credit, with a growing trend toward combining cash with bank loans. The average budget of Slovenian buyers in Q2 2025 was around €18,270, with the majority interested in vehicles priced between €10,001 and €30,000.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual analysis of consumer trends in the automotive market without overtly promoting any political agenda. It reports on data-driven insights from a survey without taking sides or using emotionally charged language. The focus is purely on economic and consumer behavior, with
