Last month, the domestic and overseas sales of five domestic automakers exceeded 640,000 units, maintaining an upward trend. The increase in overseas sales, which rose nearly 3% despite a worsening trade environment due to high tariffs imposed in the U.S., played a significant role.
According to the sales results released on the 1st by Hyundai Motor, Kia, GM Korea, KG Mobility, and Renault Korea, the five companies' domestic and overseas sales last month totaled 646,614 units, reflecting a 2.4% increase compared to the same period last year. This represents an expansion of 2.2 percentage points from the increase recorded in June (0.2%). Domestic sales rose by 0.9% to 110,926 units, while overseas sales increased by 2.7% to 535,188 units.
By company, Hyundai Motor sold 336,294 units in total in July, including 56,227 units domestically and 278,567 units overseas. This figure represents a 0.5% increase compared to the same period a year ago. Domestically, the Grandeur sedan (4,408 units) was the best-selling model among sedans, while the Palisade (6,238 units) was the top-selling model among sports utility vehicles (SUVs).
Kia's total sales were recorded at 262,705 units, a 0.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Domestic sales decreased by 2.2% to 45,017 units, but overseas sales grew by 0.9% to 217,188 units. Sales of special vehicles dropped by 16.7% to 500 units. Domestically, the Carnival was the most sold model with 7,211 units, while the Sportage recorded 41,477 units overseas, driving overall sales.
GM Korea sold 32,244 units in domestic and overseas markets in July, which is a remarkable 42.9% increase compared to the same period last year. Notably, overseas sales surged 52.3% to 31,018 units. The Chevrolet Trax crossover and the Chevrolet Trailblazer saw increases of 43.8% and 66.0%, respectively. However, domestic sales fell by 44.2%, totaling only 1,226 units.
KG Mobility sold a total of 9,620 units, including 4,456 units domestically and 5,164 units for export. This marks a 15.7% increase compared to the same period last year, setting a record for this year. Domestic sales rose by 5.2%, exceeding 4,000 units thanks to the recently launched Actyon Hybrid (1,060 units) and Musso EV (1,339 units). Exports increased by 26.7%, driven by an increase in sales of the Torres EVX in the Turkey region.
Renault Korea's domestic and overseas sales reached 7,251 units, a 33.1% increase compared to the same period last year. Domestic sales surged by 172.3% to 4,000 units, thanks notably to the sale of 3,029 units of the Grand Koleos in July. Conversely, overseas sales declined by 18.3% to 3,251 units.