Colombia April 2024: Kia (+70.9%) shoots up, Toyota (+33.2%) leads again

The Kia K3 breaks into the Colombian Top 10 for the first time in April.

For the first time this year, the Colombian new vehicle market is in positive with April volumes up 11.2% year-on-year to 15,315. The year-to-date tally is now down -8% to 55,882. Toyota (+33.2%) brilliantly confirms it is the new favourite of Colombian customers with a splendid 16.1% market share, identical to its YTD level. Previous leader Renault (-19.3%) follows in great difficulty at 11.9% share. Chevrolet (+10.3%) almost matches the market while Kia (+70.9%) surges at #4. Ford (+50.6%), Suzuki (+49.6%) and Nissan (+34.5%) also shine in the remainder of the Top 10.

Over in the models lane, the Toyota Corolla Cross (+20.9%) threepeats at #1 with 4.8% share and cements its YTD domination. It distances the Mazda CX-30 (+75.6%) and Chevrolet Joy up two spots on March to #3 vs. #10 so far this year. The Renault Duster (-23%) and Toyota Hilux (-12.2%) struggle below whereas the Kia Picanto (+26%) and Toyota Corolla (+171.5%) impress. The recently launched Kia K3 soars 29 ranks on last month and breaks into the Top 10 for the first time at #7. Further down, notice the Ford Escape (+368.4%), Nissan Kicks (+156.3%) and Toyota RAV4 (#16).

Previous month: Colombia March 2024: Toyota Corolla Cross repeats at #1, now also #1 YTD in depleted market

One year ago: Colombia April 2023: Mazda2 best-seller in worsening market (-33.2%)

Full April 2024 Top 30 brands and Top 75 models below.