C-segment car sales slump
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In the first half of the year 6,787 C-segment sedans, as medium-sized passenger cars are categorized, were sold, a year-on-year decrease of 59.5%.
The Mazda3 and Kia K3 assembled and distributed by Thaco accounted for 3,983 of them.The former was the bestseller, replacing the K3, which topped last year with sales of 7,439.
Two Japanese models imported from Thailand, the Toyota Altis and Honda Civic, the highest priced in the segment, had the lowest combined sales of 1,057 units.
Unlike in the A- and B-segments, few new models have been launched in the C-segment.
The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association said its members sold 404,635 vehicles in 2022, up 33% from the previous year, with Toyota having the biggest market share of 25.4%.
Questions & Answers
Q.What was the total percentage decrease in C-segment sedan sales compared to the previous year?
What was the total percentage decrease in C-segment sedan sales compared to the previous year?
Sales of C-segment sedans in the first half of the year saw a year-on-year decrease of 59.5%. Only 6,787 units were sold in this period, marking a significant drop for medium-sized passenger cars.
Q.Which C-segment model was the bestseller in the first half of the year?
Which C-segment model was the bestseller in the first half of the year?
The Mazda3 was the bestseller among C-segment sedans in the first half of the year. It replaced the Kia K3, which had topped sales in the previous year with 7,439 units.
Q.What were the combined sales figures for the Toyota Altis and Honda Civic in the C-segment?
What were the combined sales figures for the Toyota Altis and Honda Civic in the C-segment?
The Toyota Altis and Honda Civic, both Japanese models imported from Thailand, had combined sales of 1,057 units. These models are noted as being the highest priced within the C-segment.
Q.How many vehicles did Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association members sell in 2022?
How many vehicles did Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association members sell in 2022?
Members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association sold 404,635 vehicles in 2022. This figure represented a 33% increase compared to the sales recorded in the previous year.
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