Chile October 2024: GWM (+120.3%), Peugeot Partner (+154.6%) excel in solid market

GWM Haval Jolion sales are up 82.6% in October.

The Chilean new car market confirms it is on the mend with a solid 10.3% year-on-year jump in October to 27,629 units. This is the year’s second highest monthly volume after last August (28,335). The year-to-date tally remains in negative however at -4.5% to 249,302. Toyota (-2.7%) stays on top of the brands charts but disappoints with a fall. In contrast Hyundai (+14.7%) and Suzuki (+20.8%) perform well to close out the podium. Below a struggling Kia (-2.4%) and a weak Chevrolet (+2.6%), Ford (+31.9%) and GWM (+120.3%) do even better. Further down, Jetour (+64%), Foton (+56.4%), Mitsubishi (+52%) and Changan (+35.7%) stand out.

Over in the models ranking, the Mitsubishi L200 (+82.6%) scores its first win since last March with 2.8% share, but stays #2 year-to-date at 2.5%. The GWM Poer (+22.9%) is up three spots on September to #2 while the Peugeot Partner (+154.6%) surges 8 ranks to #3. The Ford Ranger (+57.7%) and Toyota Hilux (+57.7%) complete the Top 5. Notice also the great performances of the GWM Jolion (+82.6%) and Hyundai Creta (+129.6%). 

Previous month: Chile September 2024: 5 pickups in Top 5 in third straight positive market

One year ago: Chile October 2023: Kia (+25.4%), Suzuki (+77.7%) stand out in market slowing down its fall

Full October 2024 Top 69 All brands and Top 30 models below.