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South Korea March 2012: Hyundai Avante and Accent shine

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Hyundai Accent

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South Korean consumers bought 120,175 local cars this month, down 10% year-on-year. For the first time in 2012 but the 8th time in the last 12 months the Hyundai Avante (aka Elantra) is the best-selling model in the country with 10,210 sales and 8.5% share and is also #1 year-to-date at 26,770 units and 8.2%. #1 in January, the Hyundai Sonata takes the 2nd spot this month with 8,469 sales and 7%, followed by the Kia Morning at 8,174 units and 6.8%.

After leading the way last month, the Hyundai Grandeur is down to #5 in March with 8,019 sales, while the Kia Ray drops one spot to a still very robust 8th position and 4.7% share. Up two ranks to #13, the Hyundai Accent reaches its highest South Korean position since the launch of the new generation last year. Other good performers this month include the SsangYong Korando Sports up to #16, the Chevrolet Orlando up to #21 and the Hyundai i30 up to #23.

Previous month: South Korea February 2012: SsangYong Korando Sports in Top 20

One year ago: South Korea March 2011: Avante #1, Orlando and Korando arrive

Full March 2012 Top 40 Ranking Table below.

South Korea March 2012 (local models only):

Pos Model Mar % Feb 2012 % Pos 2011
1 Hyundai Avante 10,210 8.5% 2 26,770 8.2% 1 1
2 Hyundai Sonata 8,469 7.0% 3 23,728 7.2% 3 4
3 Kia Morning 8,174 6.8% 4 21,538 6.6% 4 2
4 Hyundai Porter 8,105 6.7% 5 21,475 6.5% 5 5
5 Hyundai Grandeur 8,019 6.7% 1 24,340 7.4% 2 3
6 Kia K5 7,703 6.4% 6 20,378 6.2% 6 6
7 Chevrolet Spark 6,422 5.3% 8 14,197 4.3% 8 7
8 Kia Ray 5,672 4.7% 7 15,807 4.8% 7 38
9 Kia Bongo 4,631 3.9% 9 11,939 3.6% 9 9
10 Hyundai Grand Starex 4,498 3.7% 10 11,088 3.4% 11 8
11 Kia Sportage R 3,890 3.2% 11 11,356 3.5% 10 10
12 Hyundai Tucson ix 3,120 2.6% 13 9,209 2.8% 12 12
13 Hyundai Accent 2,843 2.4% 15 6,963 2.1% 15 19
14 Kia Carnival R 2,511 2.1% 16 6,957 2.1% 16 16
15 Samsung SM5 2,479 2.1% 12 8,952 2.7% 13 11
16 SsangYong Korando Sports 2,249 1.9% 17 5,628 1.7% 17  -
17 Kia Sorento R 2,245 1.9% 14 7,472 2.3% 14 13
18 Chevrolet Cruze 1,955 1.6% 23 4,541 1.4% 23 17
19 Kia Pride 1,793 1.5% 19 4,950 1.5% 18 25
20 Kia Forte 1,609 1.3% 21 4,843 1.5% 19 15
21 Chevrolet Orlando 1,596 1.3% 27 3,779 1.2% 26 22
22 Hyundai Genesis 1,560 1.3% 20 4,667 1.4% 21 21
23 Hyundai i30 1,535 1.3% 26 4,551 1.4% 22 39
24 Hyundai Santa Fe 1,497 1.2% 25 4,702 1.4% 20 18
25 Samsung SM3 1,314 1.1% 22 4,361 1.3% 24 14
26 Kia K7 1,309 1.1% 24 3,905 1.2% 25 20
27 SsangYong Korando C 1,090 0.9% 30 2,794 0.9% 30 29
28 Chevrolet Malibu 1,050 0.9% 31 2,827 0.9% 29 40
29 Hyundai i40 1,019 0.8% 18 3,204 1.0% 27 n/a
30 Hyundai Equus 967 0.8% 28 2,937 0.9% 28 26
31 Hyundai Veracruz 919 0.8% 29 2,325 0.7% 32 35
32 Kia Soul 858 0.7% 34 2,396 0.7% 31 24
33 Chevrolet Captiva 699 0.6% 37 1,502 0.5% 38 n/a
34 Daewoo Alpheon 690 0.6% 32 2,017 0.6% 34 30
35 Kia Mohave 624 0.5% 35 1,768 0.5% 35 32
36 Kia Opirus 618 0.5% 40 1,653 0.5% 36 36
37 Daewoo Damas 602 0.5% 36 1,556 0.5% 37 34
38 Samsung SM7 528 0.4% 33 2,087 0.6% 33 23
39 Samsung QM5 467 0.4% 38 1,453 0.4% 39 33
40 Hyundai Veloster 343 0.3% 41 1,065 0.3% 40 27

Source: DC from www.autoweek.nl, www.bobaedream.co.kr

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