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%).

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

The Chinese light vehicles market in the 2016 is booming running toward a superb new all time record mainly thanks to a strong acceleration reported since July.

Any month new models are launched in market and the list of model on sales is now over the 600, with several new entrance in the top 100 hot list.

In this dynamic environment, the best-selling model is the Chinese Wuling Hongguang that in the year reported sales for 650.000 units (-0.8%) ahead of the fast growing  Haval H6 with 580.000 (+55.6%) and the Volkswagen Lavida with 548.000 units (+16.0%).

In fourth place the Hyundai Elantra with 410.000 sales (+27.2%) followed by the Buick Excelle GT, up 3 spots, with 370.000 (+27.8%), the Baojun 730 with 370.000 (+15.3%) and the Nissan Silphy with 367.000 (+10.1%).

In eight place the Toyota Corolla with 354.000 (+8.6%) followed by the Volkswagen Jetta, up 3 spots, with 348.000 (+26.7%) and in 10th place the Volkswagen Sagitar with 341.000 (+22.0%).

Looking down through our top 100 list, you could see the great performances scored by the Buick Verano, the Hyundai Tucson and the Jeep Cherokee.

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

Traditionally the Chinese market is dominated by sedan mid size vehicles and by large MPVs frequently used to carry goods not only people. However the two growing segments are now the SUVs (all size) and the small vehicles.

Indeed, in the full year 2015 the best selling model was again an MPV, the Chinese Wuling Hongguang with 655.531 units (-18.4%) down 100.000 units from the previous year. Second was the sedan Volkswagen Lavida with 472.841 (-2.9%) followed by the new Great Wall suv, the Haval 6  with 373.229 (+18.2%).

In fourth place the Nissan Sylphy with 334.087 (+11.3%) ahead of the Hyundai Elantra with 323.198 (-22.5%), the Baojun 730, the best new entrance, landed in 5th place with 321.029, the World leader, the Toyota Corolla  with 300.641 (+16.8%), the Buick Excelle GT with 290.213 (+17.8%), the Volkswagen Sagitar  with 279.887 (-6.7%) and the Volkswagen Santana with 276.209 (-3.2%).

Great success for the ne Ford Escort, landed in 16th place with 214.363 sales.

Others models with significant increase in the top 100 list had been: the Jac Refine S3 (21st with 196.779), the ChangAn CS35 (24tht with 186.623), the Haval H2 (29th with 168.517), the Beijing Auto Huansu S3 (31st with 164.436), the Buick Envision (33rd with 162.941), the Honda Vezel (50th with 126.838) and the Toyota Levin and the Geely Vision.

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

In December 2014 according to data released by C.A.A.M., the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, total new Light Passengers Vehicles sold in China have been 2.433.308, up 14.0% compared with the correspondent month last year, achieving the 22^th year on year consecutive growing step.

Full Year 2014 sales in China have been 23.561.890, up 7.6% from 2013.

This is the highest level ever achieved by any single car market worldwide. China represents the 27.1% of total global light vehicles sales further improving its rule. One year ago it was the 26.0%, so Chinese growing trend is again astonishing.

December was above any expectations and pushed by need to reduce dealership inventory for many local producers combined with a strong wholesale push by others (mainly importers) aiming to improve quarterly and annual financial performance report.

Indeed, considering the huge weight of the country, the effect of numbers achieved here are directly and strongly correlated with the financial global performance of any carmaker.

Volkswagen did not need to improve 2014 outlook while well start the next year and this is clearly shown in the December heavy sales deceleration, with only 182.251 sales (-5.8%) with share only at 7.5%. Volkswagen full year sales were the all-time record at 2.793.266 (+13.1%) gaining share at 11.8%. And now German guys are ready to fast start the next year!

Honda’s December volume had been the best ever in a single month with a high fly from the previous year with 144.235 (+40.3%) jumping in second place. However, in the full year Honda was only 9^th with 795.934 sales (+5.8%).

Wuling was third in December with 129.234 sales (+1.8%) fueled by car passengers division. In the year it was second with record 1.624.264 sales (+6.0%).

The last month of the year was characterized by peak of sales for many brands. Let us highlight those of Chevrolet (5^th with 94.805 sales, +43.7%), Buick (6^th with 94.491, +63.6%), Kia (11^th with 69.505 units, +37.7%), Audi (13^th with 59.236 sales, +57.3%), Great Wall (15^th with 58.500 sales, +71.5%), Haval (16^th with 55.865 units, +94.6%) and Jimbei (18^th with 44.608, +59.5%).

If you are expert of this sector, you understand why a final year strong performance is not always an indicator of good healthy.

As far as the car groups performance and ranking, the December leader was  Volkswagen Group with 11.3% of market share, ahead of GM with 8.0% and SAIC with 7.9%.

As far as best-selling models ranking, the  Wuling Hongguang was first with 75.900 sales (+49.1%) ahead of Buick Excelle  with 51.887 units (+14.4%) and Toyota Corolla with 36.719 (+69.2%.

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In the tables below we report sales for all Brands, top 10 Manufacturers Group and top 10 Models