In the mini car segment, the Chinese manufacturers rule the roost. The Chinese manufacturers have managed to combine style and economy, and the ability to pump out thousands of the cars per month to satisfy a gigantic demand for these types of cars.

source: chinacartimes

See also:

• [January 2009] China car sales report: Compact Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Mid Size Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Full Size Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: MPV Sales (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: SUV Sales (0)

As you can see, the compact car segment is one of the hottest car segments in China, with many models selling over 3000 cars per month, and also many manufacturers hitting over 10,000 sales. The Nissan Tiida range seems to be performing extremely well as the product matures, and prices fall. The Ford Focus has taken a hit in January despite the new model being launched.

source: chinacartimes

See also:

• [January 2009] China car sales report: Kei cars and mini cars (3)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Mid Size Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Full Size Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: MPV Sales (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: SUV Sales (0)

Model	January 09 Sales	Jan 08 Sales	Year on Year increase
Honda Accord	10445	5853	78.5
Toyota Camry	10162	12653	-19.3
VW Santana	9099	18493	-50.8
VW Passat	7471	11148	-33.0
Mazda6	7015	5739	22.2
Nissan Teana	6234	5108	22.0
FAW Besturn	4303	4310	-0.2
VW Magotan	4074	7977	-48.9
Buick Regal	4069	1891	115.2
Ford Mondeo	3575	6027	-40.7
Brilliance BS4	3374	6248	-46.0
Buick Lacrosse	3362	3013	11.6
Toyota Reiz	3279	4359	-24.8
Chevrolet Epica	3024	5225	-42.1
BYD F6	2761	0	-
Hyundai Sonata NFC	1550	1197	29.5
Hyundai Sonatana	788	2853	-72.4
Merc-Benz C-Class	784	0	-
Audi A4	770	1959	-60.7
BMW 3-Series	750	1110	-32.4
Brilliance BS6	721	2072	-65.2
Citroen C-Triomphe	511	2957	-82.7
Roewe 750	471	651	-27.6
Mitsubishi Galant	428	941	-54.5
Kia Optima	224	631	-64.5
JAC Binyue	209	1701	-87.7
Chery Eastar	178	871	-79.6

The new Buick Regal hasn’t made a great splash into the market as was expected, but it is doing okay when compared to the Germans models such as the C-Class, the A4 and 3-Series

source: chinacartimes

See also:

• [January 2009] China car sales report: Kei cars and mini cars (3)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Compact Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Full Size Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: MPV Sales (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: SUV Sales (0)

source: chinacartimes

See also:

• [January 2009] China car sales report: Kei cars and mini cars (3)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Compact Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Mid Size Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: MPV Sales (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: SUV Sales (0)

The drop in sales is due to the fact that businesses make up the biggest MPV makers, as Chinese families don’t have the need for big MPV’s. When business turns sour, so do MPV sales.

2008 saw the launch of the Greatwall MPV, however, sales of that particular model look rather poor.

source: chinacartimes

See also:

• [January 2009] China car sales report: Kei cars and mini cars (3)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Compact Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Mid Size Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Full Size Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: SUV Sales (0)

Model	January 09 Sales	Jan 08 Sales	Year on Year increase
Honda CRV	7833	5617	39.5
Great Wall Hover	5147	5087	1.2
Zotye 5008	3425	0	-
Dongfeng Kia Sportage	3344	2535	31.9
Dongfeng Nissan Qashqai	2822	0	-
Beijing Hyundai Tucson	2623	4949	-47.0
Chery Tiggo3	1951	1836	6.3
Huai Tai Sante Fei	1930	859	124.7
Changfeng Liebao	1650	851	93.9
Dongfeng Nissan X-Trail	1626	0	-
Zotye 2008	1533	3025	-49.3
Zhengzhou Nissan Paladin	325	864	-62.4
Zhongxing	932	711	31.1
Chevrolet Captiva	918	489	87.7
Changfeng Pajero	900	88	922.7
Buick Enclave	812	0	-
Gonow	799	753	6.1
FAW-Toyota Prado	700	1115	-37.2
JAC Eagle	501	1060	-52.7
Huanghai	441	666	-33.8
Dongfeng Aoding	193	161	19.9
Huatai Terracan	176	101	74.3
FAW-Toyota Landcrusier	152	173	-12.1
Landwind	151	354	-57.3
Cadillac Escalade	4	53	-92.5
Cadillac SRX	1	36	-97.2

The Honda CRV is still the clear champion in this sector, and by a long reach. The CRV seems to be one of the only SUV’s to be selling extremely well. The Changfeng Pajero has also increased in sale by an amazing 922%.

source: chinacartimes

See also:

• [January 2009] China car sales report: Kei cars and mini cars (3)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Compact Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Mid Size Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: Full Size Sedans (0)
• [January 2009] China car sales report: MPV Sales (0)