Renault Samsung Sells 132,769 Units in 2021... Impact of XM3 Export Expansion

14%↑ Year-on-Year... XM3 European Exports Take Off Despite Domestic Slump

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Renault Samsung Motors reported that it sold about 130,000 units last year, an increase of approximately 14% compared to the previous year, influenced by exports of the XM3 (export name New Arkana) to Europe.

Renault Samsung Motors announced on the 3rd that it sold a total of 132,769 units in the global market in 2021. This represents a 14.3% increase compared to the previous year.

In the domestic market, sales decreased by 36.3% compared to the previous year, with 61,096 units sold. In the domestic market, the mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) QM6 accounted for more than half with 37,747 units, followed by the XM3 (16,535 units). Among the detailed models, the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) model QM6 LPe was the best-selling with 23,732 units.

Exports increased by 254.3% compared to the previous year, totaling 71,673 units. Among the export models, the XM3 saw a 6,139.7% increase with 56,719 units sold, and the QM6 also increased by 5.2% with 13,990 units sold.

A Renault Samsung official stated, "In 2022, Renault Samsung will focus all efforts on increasing domestic sales centered on key models such as the SM6, QM6, and XM3, leveraging proven quality competitiveness and fast customer delivery."

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