- April was the most productive in 2023
According to Association of Kazakhstan Auto Business (AKAB) in April 2023, sales of new cars in the Republic of Kazakhstan increased by 5%, and from April last year immediately to 53,6% - before 14 379 units cars and commercial vehicles. Cumulative sales for the first four months are 51 673 units, which is 62,8% more results from last year.
“April showed the highest results in new car sales per month in recent years. Deferred demand associated with the shortage of semiconductors and the post-pandemic period, as well as an increase in production volumes within the Republic of Kazakhstan, will continue to support a positive trend in the future. Moreover, 2023 promises to be rich in new brands and models that will appear on the Kazakhstan market,” - comments Anar MAKASHEVA, Vice President AKAB.
Chevrolet continues to lead the top ten brands in April - 4 units. (+003% by April last year), Hyundai in second position - 3 vehicles (+608%), Kia - 100,2 units. (+2%) in third place. Chery cars are in the fourth position - 092 units. (+116,1%). Toyota closes the top five of the best-selling - 708 units. (-316,5%). Next on the list: Haval - 622 units, Changan - 34,5, Jac (425 units; +414%), Lexus (395 units; +129,7%) and Exeed (373 units).
In the top three of the TOP-10 most popular models in April 2023: the Chevrolet Cobalt bestseller in the first position - 2 units. Kia Sportage is in second place with 828 units, and the third is Hyundai Tucson (1 units).
Next on the list: Chevrolet Nexia (875 units.), Hyundai Bayon (687 units.), Hyundai Elantra (669 units.), Hyundai St. Fe (531 units.), Hyundai Sonata (461 units.), Chery Tigo 7 Pro (319 units) and the newest Lexus RX (316 units).
TOP 20: NEW CAR SALES IN APRIL 2023
| APRIL | JANUARY-APRIL | |||||
| 2022 | 2023 | % | 2022 | 2023 | % | |
| Chevrolet | 3 004 | 4 003 | 33,3% | 5 893 | 14 336 | 143,3% |
| Hyundai | 1 802 | 3 608 | 100,2% | 8 675 | 13 060 | 50,5% |
| Kia | 968 | 2 092 | 116,1% | 3 326 | 7 668 | 130,5% |
| Chery | 170 | 708 | 316,5% | 476 | 2 739 | 475,4% |
| Toyota | 950 | 622 | -34,5% | 3 094 | 2 688 | -13,1% |
| Haval | 7 | 425 | 5971,4% | 447 | 1 457 | 226,0% |
| Changan | 414 | 0,0% | 1 114 | 0,0% | ||
| Jac | 172 | 395 | 129,7% | 628 | 1 306 | 108,0% |
| Lexus | 253 | 373 | 47,4% | 539 | 1 109 | 105,8% |
| GAZ | 143 | 287 | 100,7% | 360 | 928 | 157,8% |
| Exed | 23 | 282 | 1126,1% | 23 | 1 367 | 5843,5% |
| Geely | 229 | 0,0% | 637 | 0,0% | ||
| BMW | 34 | 179 | 426,5% | 341 | 525 | 54,0% |
| Jac Trucks | 61 | 114 | 86,9% | 161 | 287 | 78,3% |
| Subaru | 48 | 90 | 87,5% | 128 | 368 | 187,5% |
| Audi | 4 | 60 | 1400,0% | 35 | 171 | 388,6% |
| Golden Dragon | 190 | 58 | -69,5% | 210 | 64 | -69,5% |
| Kamaz | 93 | 56 | -39,8% | 426 | 172 | -59,6% |
| Mitsubishi | 47 | 56 | 19,1% | 195 | 270 | 38,5% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 27 | 47 | 74,1% | 107 | 176 | 64,5% |
| Others | 1 365 | 281 | -79,4% | 6 667 | 1 231 | -81,5% |
| The overall result | 9 361 | 14 379 | 53,6% | 31 731 | 51 673 | 62,8% |
For your information:
The Association of Kazakhstan Automobile Business (AKAB) is a non-profit organization that unites official distributors, dealers, and car manufacturers of passenger and commercial vehicles in the Republic of Kazakhstan. AKAB is the only organization that officially receives data on sales, production and registrations of cars in Kazakhstan and has the right to distribute them.
The main task of AKAB is to form a competitive, strong, modern market in Kazakhstan based on the best international standards and practices, as well as to organize a balanced system of relations between the state and participants in the automotive market: consumers and suppliers of goods and services in the automotive industry and spare parts.
For more information, please contact:
* Press Service of the Association of Kazakhstan Auto Business (AKAB)
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