Used Eco-Friendly Cars Also Popular: "Interest in Grandeur Hybrid, Bolt EV, and More"

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] As the popularity of used cars has recently increased, consumer interest in eco-friendly vehicles such as hybrid and electric cars has also risen in the used car market.

Used car company K Car announced on the 19th that the number of searches for eco-friendly cars registered on its application (app) increased by 29% in the first half of this year compared to the second half of last year.

This survey analyzed hybrid and electric cars registered with K Car over the one-year period from June last year to May this year.

The most searched hybrid model on K Car over the past year was Hyundai's Grandeur IG Hybrid. The Hyundai Grandeur IG Hybrid is traditionally a popular model in both the new and used car markets.

The second most searched model was Kia's representative compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), the Niro Hybrid. Since its launch in 2016, the Niro has consistently been loved by drivers for its excellent product quality, high fuel efficiency, and spacious interior relative to its class.

Following were the Kia All New K7 Hybrid, Hyundai LF Sonata Hybrid, and Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid in order of customer interest.

The most searched electric vehicle model was Chevrolet's Bolt EV. The Chevrolet Bolt EV has maintained steady popularity due to its relatively long driving range and product quality compared to newly released electric vehicle models. In particular, the Bolt EV is close to an urban crossover vehicle (CUV), giving it a dynamic image as well as ample interior space.

The second place Tesla Model 3, as Tesla's affordable premium electric vehicle model, has attracted high interest not only in the new car market but also in the used car market. Following were the Hyundai Kona Electric, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, and Renault Samsung SM3 Z.E., capturing the attention of customers looking to purchase used electric vehicles.

Jung In-guk, CEO of K Car, said, “Eco-friendly products are emerging as a new consumer trend across all industries, including automobiles,” and added, “As various new eco-friendly car models continue to be released in the domestic automobile market and various purchase benefits and related infrastructure expand, the market share in the used car market is expected to grow rapidly.”

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