Toyota had 12.38% market share, László said, according to MTI.

Hybrid vehicles accounted for 76.5pc of sales, cars with petrol engines for 17.1% and diesels for 4.3%.

Plug-in hybrids made up 1.6% of sales and battery electric models 0.5%.

Sales of Lexus models rose 35% to 1,493 giving Toyota’s luxury brand 6.7% market share in the segment.

LCV sales climbed 13.7% to 3,500, giving Toyota 14.12% market share. Toyota dealerships sold 5,274 used vehicles during the year.