Renault Samsung Motors February Vehicle Sales 7,057 Units... 39.8% Decrease Compared to Same Period Last Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Renault Samsung Motors announced on the 2nd that total vehicle sales last month amounted to 7,057 units, a 39.8% decrease compared to the same month last year. Domestic sales were 3,673 units, down 25.4% from February last year, and exports sharply declined by 50.2% to 3,384 units. However, compared to the previous month, domestic sales decreased by 14.6%, while exports increased by 75.3%.

Renault Samsung Motors stated, "Domestic sales in February slightly decreased due to the combined impact of the COVID-19 pandemic causing a sales slump," adding, "However, the main sales models SM6 and QM6 played a supporting role in domestic sales by selling 731 units and 2,622 units respectively."

SM6 sales increased by 9.3% compared to the previous month, while QM6 sales decreased by 25.9% compared to the previous month but increased by 15% compared to the same period last year.

Sales of the SM3 Z.E. significantly increased by 220% year-on-year, supported by a special purchase subsidy of 6 million KRW independently provided by Renault Samsung Motors to ease consumer purchase burdens following the Ministry of Environment's reduction of the 2020 electric vehicle purchase subsidy per unit.

The Renault Master Bus, noted as a school bus for children, was delivered 73 units in February. Both the 13-seat and 15-seat models come standard with fixed seats and 3-point seat belts, providing a high level of comfort and safety for all passengers.

Renault Samsung Motors' exports in February increased by 75.3% compared to the previous month but decreased by 50.2% compared to the same period last year. For North American exports, 1,900 units of the Nissan Rogue, 1,340 units of the QM6 (export name Renault Koleos), and 144 units of the Renault Twizy were shipped. Notably, the Twizy produced in Busan was exported to a total of 12 countries, with 125 units sold in Europe, including France.

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