årsmodell

Årsmodell is a term used primarily in Sweden to denote the model year of a product, especially motor vehicles. It refers to the version of a vehicle as designated by the manufacturer for a given calendar year, reflecting design, features and equipment that characterize that year’s production.

While often used interchangeably with production year in everyday language, the årsmodell is not always identical to the year the car was built. A vehicle marketed as a specific årsmodell may be produced in the previous year or even earlier, and the official model year may be chosen for marketing reasons or regulatory cycles.

In the automotive industry, the årsmodell affects warranties, registrations, insurance classifications, and valuation. When buying used cars, the årsmodell is commonly cited to indicate the variant and its expected features, and it influences price differences between consecutive years.

Advertisements and dealer listings typically present the årsmodell explicitly, for example “2024 årsmodell.” The term is also used in other industries to indicate an annual variant or edition, though it is most common in cars and consumer products with clearly defined model years.

In practice, the concept assists consumers, dealers and regulators in distinguishing between different generations or versions of a product. Its use may vary by country and over time, particularly in how model-year designations interact with tax or depreciation rules.