Renault Korea introduced on Nov. 3 that it bought 7,201 models within the international market final October. This determine represents a 42.2% lower in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months.
Home gross sales decreased by 40.4% to three,810 models, whereas exports decreased by 44.1% to three,391 models.
The lower in home gross sales is attributed to diminished manufacturing quantity because of the Chuseok vacation and the bottom impact attributable to the best-selling mid-size sports activities utility automobile (SUV) Grand Koleos. Grand Koleos gross sales dropped by 45.5% from 5,385 models instantly after its launch in October final 12 months to 2,934 models this October.
The lower in abroad gross sales was largely because of the Arkana, a key export mannequin, getting into its sixth 12 months of export and promoting solely 2,245 models, a 56.7% lower in comparison with the identical month final 12 months.
Moreover, the steady-selling SUV QM6 bought 391 models, whereas the pure electrical automobile Scenic E-Tech 100% Electrical bought 22 models.
Renault Korea is anticipated to hunt efficiency enchancment centered on hybrid fashions, that are common in each home and worldwide markets. Hybrid fashions accounted for about two-thirds (4,767 models) of Renault Korea’s gross sales final month. Amongst Grand Koleos fashions, the hybrid E-Tech mannequin accounted for 87.9% with 2,578 models. This mannequin has surpassed 50,000 models, accumulating 51,550 models from its launch in September final 12 months till final month.
