Renault Samsung, 8,572 Units Sold in March... 43% Decrease Year-on-Year

Domestic Demand Increased by 46% Compared to the Previous Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Renault Samsung Motors announced on the 1st that it sold a total of 8,572 units in March. This figure represents a 43.2% decrease compared to the same month last year.

According to Renault Samsung, domestic sales in March were 5,695 units, down 52.6% year-on-year but up 46.0% compared to the previous month (February).

By model, the mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) QM6 led domestic sales with 3,313 units sold, a 56% increase from the previous month. Notably, the QM6 LPe model, the only LPG SUV in Korea, accounted for 2,008 units, representing 61% of total QM6 sales.

Renault Samsung stated, "This is interpreted as reflecting the purchasing trends of customers who prefer eco-friendly consumption," and added, "With the outdoor season approaching, the QM6, which offers a full lineup of powertrains including gasoline, LPG, and diesel, is expected to receive a wide range of consumer choices."

The compact SUV XM3 sold 1,688 units, a 34.4% increase from the previous month, while the mid-size sedan SM6 sold 321 units, up 76.4% from the previous month. Among SM6 sales, 52% were the TCe260 model equipped with the new 4-cylinder 1.3 turbo direct injection gasoline engine jointly developed by the Renault Group and Daimler.

The electric vehicle Renault ZOE saw sales increase by 117% from the previous month, with 102 units sold. Other Renault brand models sold included 53 units of Twizy, 162 units of Captur, and 56 units of Master.

Export performance was 2,877 units, down 6.8% year-on-year. By model, exports included 1,343 units of QM6 (export name Koleos), 1,320 units of XM3, and 214 units of Twizy.

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