Hyundai Elantra makes Koreans back to top sales in China

Hyundai Elantra

The Koreans have made a come back into the Chinese market with a surprise attack from the China only Hyundai Elantra. The new Elantra has gained top spot by a large lead over its rival the Corolla in June.



June 2008 Auto Sales Results in China

1. Hyundai Elantra - 24,257 cars sold (May 20,446)
2. Toyota Corolla 19,722 (May 19,924)
3. VW Santana 19,481 (May 16,144)
4. VW Jetta 17,135 (May 16,232)
5. Buick Excelle15,560 (May 11,139)
6. Chery QQ 12,073 (May 9167)
7. 7th Gen Honda Accord 12,042 (May 15,917)
8. Toyota Camry 10,386 (May 12,349)
9. Ford Focus 9,755 (May 9,567)
10. Chevrolet Lova/Aveo 9,520 (May 11,337)

A good month for smaller cars, with bigger cars such as the new Accord and Honda Camry falling down the ranks, probably as a result of the massive hike in fuel prices although the high rise in fuel costs probably wont hit the sales results until the end of July.

[Source : China Car Times]