New analysis signals a resilient market with long-term opportunities for the automotive aftermarket
Rochester Hills, Mich.—Mexico’s total vehicle parc has reached a historic peak of 36.1 million units, signaling a resilient market with long-term opportunities for the global automotive aftermarket. And new data shows the automotive fleet continues to expand while maintaining a high average age of 16.2 years — a primary driver for service and parts demand.
The 14-Million Unit “Modern Segment“
Aftermarket research provider Integrate Data Facts (IDF), in its 2025 year-end Vehicles in Operation (VIO) study for Mexico, analyzed the vehicle population from model years 1961 through 2026. Despite the aging fleet, IDF identified a “modern segment” of nearly 14 million vehicles from model years 2016 to 2025.
“This segment now accounts for 37.9% of the total VIO,” said Evaristo Garcia, CEO of IDF. “The influx of 14 million newer units has effectively counterbalanced the legacy fleet, preventing the average age from climbing despite the survival of older vehicles on the road.”
2025 Market Performance vs. 2024
| Metric | 2025 Year-End | 2024 Year-End | Growth (YoY) |
| Total VIO | 36.1 million | 35.1 million | +2.8 % |
| Light Vehicles | 35.0 million | 34.0 million | +2.9 % |
| Med. & Heavy Trucks | 1.1 million | 1.1 million | Stable |
| Average Vehicle Age | 16.2 years | 16.2 years | Stable |
The Shift: From Cars to Versatility
Historically a passenger-car market, Mexico is seeing a significant shift in its VIO mix toward SUVs and pickups. While cars hold the majority at 56% (down from 57% in 2024), trucks now account for 35% of the total parc. Vans and heavy trucks remained stable at 6% and 3%, respectively.
Chinese Brands Make Reality Check
The report also clarified the impact of Chinese brands such as MG, BYD and Geely. While capturing high new-sale shares, their penetration in the total Mexico vehicle parc is still in the early stages:
- Light Vehicles: Chinese brands makes represent 1.2% of the total VIO.
- Medium and Heavy Trucks: Penetration is higher in the commercial sector at 4.5%.
“Showroom success and road reality move at different speeds,” Garcia added. “As these makes entered recently, it will take decades to deeply penetrate a fleet of 36.1 million. Legacy makes will continue to dominate demand for the foreseeable future.”
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