The Mitsubishi Outlander topped the UAE best-selling models list in August 2026 with an 8.9% share and an exceptional 623% jump.
A jump of that size rarely reflects a shift in demand alone. It is usually the result of a mix: a new model entering the market, a low comparison base in the corresponding month a year earlier, and possibly a fleet or rental batch.
Behind it come the Toyota Hilux in second and the Nissan Patrol third on a 7% share and 20.6% growth — three models representing what the UAE market actually asks for: a family car, a practical pickup and a large SUV.
Two models from one Chinese marque among the best sellers is a stronger indicator than the marque’s overall share.
Notably, three Chinese models appear on the same list: the Jetour T2 fourth despite a 28.1% fall, the Jetour G700, and the MG 3 up 5.4%.
Leading models in the UAE — August 2026
| # | Model | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitsubishi Outlander | 8.9% | +623% |
| 2 | Toyota Hilux | — | −6.7% |
| 3 | Nissan Patrol | 7.0% | +20.6% |
| 4 | Jetour T2 | — | −28.1% |
| 5 | Toyota Land Cruiser | — | −25.1% |
| 6 | Land Rover Defender | — | +105.1% |
| — | Jetour G700 | — | — |
| — | Mitsubishi Destinator | — | — |
| — | MG 3 | — | +5.4% |
The UAE market in August 2026: 23,066 cars, down 15.1%, with 160,210 year to date, down 23.2%. Rows without a numeric rank appeared in the report without a stated position. — Source ↗
Having two models from a single Chinese marque among the best sellers in one market is a stronger indicator than the marque’s overall share, because it means demand is not concentrated in one model that succeeded by chance.
