Domestic Sales Down 50%... Exports Up 87%

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Renault Samsung Motors announced on the 3rd that it sold a total of 9,344 units last month, including domestic and export sales. This figure represents a 28.6% decrease compared to the same period last year.


In the domestic market, 5,466 units were sold, down 50.4% from the same period last year. Among all models, the QM6 led overall sales with 3,409 units sold. Of the QM6 sales, about 64%, or 2,181 units, were the LPG model QM6 LPe.


Additionally, 1,443 units of the XM3 were sold, and by Renault brand, the Captur (153 units), Twizy (96 units), Zoe (66 units), and Master Bus (49 units) followed in sales volume.


Exports increased by 87.2% year-on-year to 3,878 units. By model, 2,961 units of the XM3, 891 units of the QM6, 1 unit of the SM6, and 25 units of the Renault Twizy were shipped.



Renault Samsung stated, "The initial volume of the XM3 introduced to the European market has received positive responses from local media and consumers," adding, "If we can continue to supply the European market steadily with excellent quality and price competitiveness, it will greatly contribute to the recovery of production volume at the Busan plant."


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