Representing nearly 30% of global sales, the Chinese market is by far the largest in the World.

Over 1.000 models are sold in the country with a sales spread among several models and a low concentration among the top models, with the best-seller market share just above the 2%.

Looking at the passenger cars’ ranking up to October 2023, the BYD Qin Plus becomes the new leader, rising 6 spots with 355,017 new sales (+36.7%).

The Tesla Model Y jumps 3 spots into second reporting 346,462 sales and a 20.9% year-on-year increase in sales, followed by the BYD Song in 3rd place with 310,939 units sold (-10.1%).

Previous year’s leader Nissan Sylphy falls 3 spots into 4th with 290,782 sales (-25.9%), followed by the Volkswagen Lavida  with 278,110 (-6.8%), the Toyota Corolla with 269,863 sales (-0.5%) and the BYD Yuan Plus -up 21 spots- in 7th place with 248,285 sales (+96.0%)

The BYD Dolphin jumps 12 spots into 8th with 246,314 registrations (+61.2%), followed by the Volkswagen Sagitar up 6 spots in 9th with 220,450 units sold (+25.5%) and the Changan CS75  closing the Top 10 with 205,361 new sales (+8.7%).

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In the tables below we report sales for the top 100 Models

Representing near 30% of global sales, the Chinese market is by far the largest in the World.

Over 1.000 models are actually on sales in the country with a sales spread among several models and a low concentration among the top models, with the best-seller market share just above the 2%.

Looking at the passenger cars’ ranking in 2022, the BYD SONG becomes the new leader, rising 17 spots with 459,424 total sales (+128.7%).

Not far behind in second ranks previous year’s leader, the Nissan Sylphy, with 446,492 sales and a 10.7% decrease from the prior year.

The Wuling Hongguang MINI EV  falls into 3rd place with 443,384 sales (+4.0%) losing one place from the previous year.

Gaining 15 spots, the Tesla Model Y jumps in 4th place with 368,385 sales (+84.1%), followed by the Volkswagen Lavida  with 361,734 (-8.1%), the Toyota Corolla with 343,689 (+6.8%) and the BYD Qin PLUS -up 20 spots- in 7th place with 308,368 sales (+81.6%)

The BYD Han rises 49 spots into 8th position with 273,221 registrations (+132.5%), while the Haval H6 falls 5 spots into 9th with 264,040 (-28.7%) and the Toyota Camry -up 4 spots- closes the Top 10 with 261,084 cumulative sales (+20.4%).

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In the tables below we report sales for the top 100 Models

The Chinese new vehicles market is the largest in the World and is characterized by a very low concentration of sales in the top models. Indeed the top 10 model sales represent only 13.5% of the market, while the top 50 represent 41.7% and the top 100 62%.

In 2021 the Nissan Sylphy maintains the leadership it regained in September 2020 with 500,150 sales (2% market share), followed by the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV -up 57 spots-, which sold 426,484 units (1.7% share), followed by the Volkswagen Lavida with 393,496 units (1.6% share).

In fourth place there is the Haval H6 with 370,438 sales (1.5% share) followed by the Toyota Corolla -up 1 spot- with 321,912 units (1.3% share), the Wuling Mini Truck -down 4 spots- with 294,219 sales (1.2% share), the Changan CS75 -up 4 spots- with 281,862 (1.1% share), and the Tesla Model 3 -up 39 spots- with 272,975 units sold (1.1% share).

In ninth place, the Buick Excelle GT ended up with 263,017 sales (1.1% share), and in 10th place the Wuling Hongguang with 255,922 sales (1% share).

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In the tables below we report sales for the top 100 Models

The Chinese new vehicles market is the largest in the World and is characterized by a very low concentration of sales in the top models. Indeed the top 10 model sales represent only 15.1% of the market, while the top 50 represents 43.6% and the top 100 the 62.7%.

The best-seller in the period 2010-2015 was always a light commercial, the Wuling Hongguang, which is utilized both a minibus and eight-seat MPV. Since 2017 the leadership was in the hands of the Volkswagen Lavida, a compact sedan, which in 2019 reached a peak of 2.4% market share.

In 2020, the Nissan Sylphy obtained the leadership it regained in September with 542.725 sales (2.2% market share) by overtaking the Wuling Mini Truck, which sold 477.569 units (1.9% share), followed by the Volkswagen Lavida -dropping 2 spots compared to last year- with 419.793 units (1.7% share).

In fourth place the Foton Light Truck -up 3 spots- with 410.857 sales (1.7% share) followed by the Haval H6 -down 1 spot- with 376.864 (1.5% share), the Toyota Corolla with 350.310 (1.4% share), the Volkswagen Bora -up 1 spot- with 331.682 (1.3% share), and the Volkswagen Sagitar -up 1 spot- with 299.839 units sold (1.2% share).

In ninth place, the Buick Excelle GT -up 1 spot- ended up with 295.857 sales (1.2% share), and in 10th place the Wuling Hongguang -down 5 spots- with 270.310 (1.1% share).

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In the tables below we report sales for the top 100 Models

The Chinese new vehicles market is the largest in the World and is characterized by a very low concentration of sales in the top models. Indeed the top 10 models sales represent only the 14.4% of the market, while the top 50 represent the 43.5% and the top 100 the 66%.

The best-seller in the period 2010-2015 was always a light commercial, the Wuling Hongguang, which is utilized both a minibus and eight seats MPV. Since the 2017 the leadership if under the Volkswagen Lavida, a compact sedan, which in 2019 reached a peak of 2.4% market share.

In second place again a sedan, the Nissan Sylphy, which after booming in 2018, it kept the 2.1% of market share.

In third the best SUV, the Haval H6, which was the market leader in the 2016 and now is quite aged, while offered at a very competitive price. In 2019 the H6 declined in double-digit, falling at 1.7% of share.

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In the tables below we report sales for the top 100 Models

In the 2018 the Chinese vehicles market has progressively lost steam, following the deceleration of the domestic consumer demand. Indeed, after a positive start, the market has performed negatively during the second half of the year, ending with sales down 3.7%. The market has interrupted the positive trend of recent years losing for the first time since ’90s and closing the 2018 with 27.5 million units sold.

As far as regard the ranking of best-selling cars, thanks to a very strong score in June (+25.8%) and July (+34%) with the arrival of the last generation, the Volkswagen Lavida is back on top of the list (as in the 2016), with 503.825 sales (-2.6%).

In second place the Nissan Sylphy with 481.216 (+18.6%), which gained this place in August for the very first time.

In third place the 2017 leader, the Wuling Hongguang, with 476.538 sales (-10.5%). This is a MPV produced since September 2010 by SAIC-GM-Wuling, the joint venture of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, Liuzhou Wuling Motors Co and GM China.

In fourth place the Haval H6, a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors since 2011, with 452.552 sales (-10.6%).

In fifth place the Toyota Corolla with 374.400 sales (+11.2%) followed by the Baojun 510 with 361.403 sales (+0.7%), the Volkswagen Jetta with 327.685 (+3.2%), the Volkswagen Sagitar, up 3 spots, with 309.902 (-5.2%), the Volkswagen Tiguan with 307.896 (-11.4%) and in 10th place the Hyundai Elantra with 284.284 (+1.5%).

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In the tables below we report sales for the top 100 Models

Chinese domestic vehicles market in the 2016 has finally reduced the growing speed, while achieving a mix on global market of 30%. The future evolution is clearly driven more by real solution regarding the two main issues created by the last decade market boom, pollution and traffic congestion.

Chinese government has shifted its attention from total volume to engine mix and is progressively creating incentives to small and low emission vehicles, while supporting investment in the AFVs, mainly electric. In this direction, in January 2017 it has been increased the duties for vehicles with engines displacements over 1.6 liter (from 5% to 7.5%).

During the 2017, according to the data released by the C.A.A.M., (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers) new light vehicles sales have been 28.2 million, up 0.9%.

As far as regard the ranking of best-selling cars in the 2017, the leader unchanged from the previous year, albeit all models on podium are losing volume compared with the previous year.

Leader is an MPV, the Wuling Hongguang, with 532.000 sales (-18.1%). It is produced since September 2010 by SAIC-GM-Wuling, the joint venture of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, Liuzhou Wuling Motors Co and GM China.

In second place again the Volkswagen Lavida with 517.000 units (-5.7%). This is a four door compact saloon manufactured by Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive for the Chinese market since 2008 with the current second generation on sales since 2012. A “mature” vehicles in a quite innovative market.

In third place the Haval H6, a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors since 2011, with 505.000 (-12.9%).

In fourth place the Buick Excelle, (including the GT), with 421.000 units followed by the Nissan Sylphy, up 2 spots,  with 404.000 (+10.0%), the new Baojun 510 with 358.000 units and the Volkswagen Tiguan, up 11 spots, with 340.000 sales (+40.4%).

In eight place the GAG Trumpchi GS4, up 3 spots, with 337.000 (+3.2%) ahead of the Toyota Corolla with 336.000 (-5.1%) and in 10th place the Volkswagen Sagitar with 327.000 units (-4.2%).

Tables with sales figures

In the tables below we report sales for the top 100 Models