German sports car outperformed popular models and helped the principality to have one of the most unusual markets in Europe
While the humble Dacia Sandero reigns as one of the best-selling cars in Europe, the scenario is different in Andorra. The small principality nestled in the Pyrenees, between Spain and France, surprised and once again had the Porsche 911 as the sales leader in 2025.
According to data aggregated by the consultancy Car Industry Analysis, Porsche’s sports car registered 86 registrations last year, repeating the performance of 2024 and leaving behind much more affordable volume models. In second place in the timid Andorran market, the Toyota Yaris Cross appeared, with 63 units, followed by the Seat Arona, with 57, on an unlikely podium.
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The Andorran market has even more surprises in store. In 2025, Andorra was the only country in the world to place Ferrari among the top ten best-selling brands. There were 56 cars from the Maranello manufacturer registered in a territory with about 80 thousand inhabitants — the 16th smallest country on the planet.
The number is impressive for its scale. Neighboring Spain recorded 109 Ferraris in the same period, just under double the Andorran total, despite having a population hundreds of times larger.
The explanation for this appetite for luxury cars starts with the tax burden. In Andorra, the purchase of a vehicle is taxed at just 4.5% – compared to the 20% to 21% value-added tax charged in Spain and France – which can save thousands of euros on premium models. Add to this a top income tax rate of 10%, which makes the principality an attractive destination for high-income residents from abroad.
The rich profile of the population meets the ideal setting: nestled in the Pyrenees, Andorra has winding roads and mountain landscapes that rightly favour high-performance sports cars. The result appears on the streets and on the sales charts — where a 911 is worth more than any popular one.
