Top 10 best-selling cars in Vietnam in March 2018
Toyota Vios continued to lead, Honda City thrived with sales of nearly 850 units, while only one fully imported model made it into the list of the top 10 best-selling cars in Vietnam in March 2018.
Recovered purchasing power, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding the arrival of imported vehicles from ASEAN countries, helped make the Vietnamese automotive market in March 2018 a showcase for domestically assembled cars. According to sales reports from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA), total market sales reached 21,127 vehicles in March 2018, a 70% increase compared to February 2018.
Of these, 18,777 vehicles were assembled domestically, an increase of 76%, while 2,350 vehicles were imported, an increase of 37% compared to the previous month. The impact of government policies continued to create a clear differentiation among the best-selling car models in the market in March 2018. Domestic-assembled vehicles from Toyota, Mazda, KIA, etc., continued to dominate sales, while only one imported model made it into the top 10 best-selling cars of the month. Let's take a look at the list of the 10 best-selling car models in Vietnam in March 2018:
1. Toyota Vios: 2,240 vehicles
The Toyota Vios continues to demonstrate its appeal to Vietnamese consumers. Compared to February 2018, sales of Vios increased by nearly 700 units, primarily the Vios 1.5E version. With this sales figure, the Vios continues to widen the gap with its competitors in the B-segment sedan market. Following the price adjustment at the end of 2017, the selling prices of Vios versions are currently between 513 and 586 million VND. |
2. Toyota Innova: 1,469 vehicles
With sales doubling compared to the previous month, the Innova surpassed the Mazda CX-5 to take second place. Among the five Innova versions currently sold in Vietnam, the 2.0E version, priced at 743 million VND, accounted for the highest sales with 1,131 units. At the end of the first quarter of 2018, the Innova was leading the MPV segment in sales with 3,503 units sold. |
3. KIA Morning: 871 vehicles
With sales increasing by nearly 300 units, the KIA Morning climbed 3 positions in the list of best-selling cars this month, and continues to be one of the best-selling small cars in Vietnam. This model is distributed by Truong Hai (THACO) in 5 versions, with prices ranging from 290 to 390 million VND. |
4. Honda City: 845 vehicles
Honda's B-segment sedan experienced a booming March with sales reaching nearly 850 units, an increase of 356 units compared to February 2018. Compared to the Toyota Vios, Honda's models mainly target customers buying cars for family and personal use. Currently, the two City versions, both equipped with a 1.5-liter engine, are priced from 559 to 599 million VND. |
5. KIA Cerato: 778 vehicles
The competitive price and feature set have helped the KIA Cerato continue to attract customers in the market. With 778 units sold in March 2018, the Cerato ended the first quarter with sales of 2,517 units. This model is currently distributed by THACO at a price of 530 - 635 million VND. |
6. Mazda3: 729 units
The Mazda3 remains an unassailable force in the C-segment sedan market. Its youthful design and attractive price continue to draw consumer attention. In March 2018, Mazda3 sales reached 729 units, an increase of 117 units compared to February 2018. In Vietnam, the Mazda3 is available in both sedan and hatchback variants, with prices ranging from 659 to 750 million VND. |
7. Ford Ranger: 706 vehicles
Despite tightening import restrictions, the Ford Ranger maintained its supply and was the only imported model to make the list of best-selling cars in March 2018, with sales reaching 706 units, an increase of 69 units compared to February 2018. Most of these vehicles were imported and cleared through customs at the end of 2017. Currently, the Ford Ranger is distributed in Vietnam in 7 versions with prices ranging from 634 to 925 million VND. |
8. Mazda CX-5: 702 vehicles
Compared to February 2018, CX-5 sales decreased by 157 units, pushing this 5-seater crossover down to 8th place in the list of 10 best-selling cars. Nevertheless, at the end of the first quarter of 2018, the Mazda CX-5 continued to maintain its position as the best-selling crossover in its segment with cumulative sales reaching 3,372 units. |
9. Ford EcoSport: 435 vehicles
With its refreshed design and features, the Ford EcoSport continues to prove its appeal in the market. In March 2018, this model achieved sales of 435 units, an increase of 389 units compared to February 2018. |
10. Mazda2/Toyota Corolla Altis: 422 cars
With sales reaching 422 units each, the Mazda2 and Toyota Corolla Altis shared the 10th position on the list of best-selling car models in March 2018. Currently, the Mazda2, assembled in Vietnam by THACO, is priced between 529 and 569 million VND, while Toyota's C-segment sedan is priced from 678 to 905 million VND. |
