Chile February 2025: Suzuki repeats at #1 in weakest market in 10 years

The Suzuki Baleno ranks #5 in Chile in February.

The Chilean new light vehicle market is down year-on-year for the second time in the past 8 months in February at -6.3% to 21,044 units. This is the weakest February in 10 years, since February 2015. As a result the year-to-date tally tilts into negative territory at -1.4% to 46,878. Suzuki (+23.1%) defies the surrounding gloom and repeats at #1 with 8.5% share. Not far below is Toyota (-8.5%) falling faster than the market but up one spot on January to #2. Kia (-9%) falls to #3 ahead of a struggling Hyundai (-15.7%). Chevrolet (-25%) is in even worse shape at #5. GWM (-2.1%) is by far the most popular Chinese carmaker at #7, with the total Chinese (-7.1%) coming at 29.7% share for the month vs. 28.8% so far this year. Chery (+24.6%), Citroen (+23%) and Changan (+13.8%) shine below.

Over in the models charts, the Toyota Hilux (-0.2%) signs a third win in the past 4 months, with only 3.1% share enough to snap the top spot, denoting a very fragmented market. The GWM Poer (+41.8%) surges ahead and stays in 2nd place above the Chery Tiggo 2 Pro Max soaring 21 spots on last month to #3. Leader in January, the Mitsubishi L200 (-31.7%) falls to #4 but remains #1 YTD. The Suzuki Baleno (+42.3%) contributes to the brand’s success, repeating at #5 vs. #10 over the Full Year 2024. Solid score also by the Peugeot Partner (+8.8%) at #6.

Previous month: Chile January 2025: Mitsubishi L200 ultra dominant, sales up

One year ago: Chile February 2024: Market down -14.4%, Mitsubishi L200 reclaims lead

Full February 2025 Top 72 All brands and Top 40 models below.