Renault Samsung Sells 7,570 Units in August... Exports Plunge 72%

Domestic Sales 6,104 Units · Exports 1,466 Units 'Simultaneous Slump'

The New QM6 LPe (Photo by Renault Samsung)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Renault Samsung Motors announced on the 1st that it sold 6,104 units in the domestic market in August, a 21.5% decrease compared to the same period last year. During this period, exports recorded 1,466 units, bringing Renault Samsung's total monthly sales performance for August to 7,570 units.

Domestic sales in August were led by the QM6. The New QM6 sold 3,317 units, a 25.7% increase compared to the previous month. In particular, the LPe model, the only LPG sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Korea, accounted for 1,998 units, representing 60.2% of total QM6 sales.

The mid-size sedan SM6, which introduced a facelift model with a new turbo engine in mid-July, sold 562 units in August. Full-scale supply began in late August, and considering the summer vacation and the COVID-19 situation in August, Renault Samsung explained that substantial sales performance is expected to appear from September.

The compact SUV 'XM3' sold 1,717 units last month, supported by interest from customers in their 20s and 30s.

Renault brand models recorded 48 units of Twizy, 270 units of Captur, and 142 units of Master. The electric vehicle Zoe, introduced to the domestic market in mid-August, will begin full-scale deliveries from this month.

Exports last month totaled 1,466 units, consisting of 1,310 units of QM6 (export name Renault Koleos), 20 units of XM3, and 136 units of Renault Twizy. This represents a 71.9% decrease compared to the same period last year.

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