U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Vehicle Technologies Office

Fact #315: April 12, 2004
China Passenger Car Sales

In 2003, nearly 1.9 million new cars were sold in China. That was a 61% rise from 2002 sales. One-quarter of China's new car sales were for cars costing between $15,000 and $22,000. Models in this price range include the Volkswagen Golf, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Accent, and Toyota Corolla.

Passenger Car Sales in China, 2003
Graph showing the price range and market share of passenger cars sold in China in 2003.

Supporting Information

Chinese Car Sales by Price Range, 2003
Price Range Market Share
$4,200–8,500 18.8%
$8,500–12,000 13.5%
$12,000–15,000 21.0%
$15,000–22,000 25.9%
$22,000–32,000 17.2%
$32,000 and up 3.5%
Total Cars Sold 1.9 million

Source: Crain Communications, Automotive News, March 15, 2004, p. 32K.

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