Renault Korea, 16,673 Units Sold in July... 38.8% Increase from Previous Month

Domestic 4,257 units, Export 12,416 units

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Renault Korea Motors announced on the 2nd that it achieved a total sales performance of 16,673 units last month, with 4,257 units sold domestically and 12,416 units exported.

The mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) QM6 led Renault Korea Motors' domestic sales performance, with 2,517 units sold in one month. In particular, the QM6 LPe model continued its high popularity by selling 1,772 units, accounting for about 70% of total QM6 sales. The QM6 LPe is characterized by its patented LPG donut tank mounting system, the only one in Korea, which secures both space utilization and passenger safety.

The coupe-style SUV XM3 recorded a total of 1,254 units sold in July, ranking second in sales performance after the QM6. By engine type, the economical and practical 1.6 GTe model accounted for 990 units, and the TCe 260 model with a 1.3L gasoline turbo engine, which offers excellent fuel efficiency and dynamic driving performance, accounted for 264 units. The XM3 is notable for having a particularly high preference for premium specifications among Renault Korea Motors' sales vehicles. In July as well, sales of premium specifications at the RE trim level or higher reached 1,129 units, accounting for more than 90% of total sales.

The mid-size sedan SM6 saw a 127% increase compared to the same period last year, with 459 units sold, more than doubling sales for three consecutive months compared to the same month last year. The TCe 260 model with a 1.3L gasoline turbo engine, jointly developed with Daimler, accounted for about 46% of total SM6 sales with 210 units.

Renault brand models recorded sales of 27 units of the Master.

Renault Korea Motors' exports in July continued their strong popularity, with 11,431 units of the XM3 (export name Renault New Arkana) shipped, following the cumulative export milestone of 100,000 units reached last month. In particular, the hybrid model scheduled for domestic release this fall accounted for 63% (7,177 units) of total XM3 exports. The XM3 has received high praise from experts in the European market, its main export region, and was recently selected as the best hybrid car of 2022 by British consumers. The E-TECH hybrid technology applied to the XM3 was developed by incorporating hybrid technology know-how used in the Renault Group's F1 machines, and is characterized by high energy efficiency and dynamic driving performance. Additionally, EV mode driving is possible in certain urban sections.

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