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Israelis Favor SUVs and Electrified Vehicles, Data Shows
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By ליאור באקאלו
First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
New data from Israel's Yad2 car marketplace reveals a significant shift in consumer preferences towards SUVs and electrified vehicles. Demand for SUVs has surpassed 50% of searches, while electrified powertrains now represent one-third of all inquiries, indicating a move away from traditional sedans and gasoline engines.
- 01Israelis increasingly prefer SUVs and electrified vehicles.
- 02SUV searches now exceed 50% of total vehicle inquiries.
- 03Electrified vehicle searches account for one-third of demand.
- 04Traditional family cars and smaller vehicles are losing popularity.
- 05Chinese electric models show the fastest demand growth.
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