2022 Best Selling Passenger Cars In China (All Models Ranked)
According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), total passenger car sales in China in 2022 were 26.86 million units, down 2.4% from 2021. This was the first decline in Chinese passenger car sales since 2019. The decline in sales was due to a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the global semiconductor shortage, and rising fuel prices.
Despite the decline in overall sales, there were a number of passenger car models that sold well in China in 2022. The top 5 best-selling passenger car models in China in 2022 were. the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV, BYD Song, Tesla Model Y, BYD Qin Plus, and Geely Boyue Pro. These models are popular among Chinese consumers due to their affordability, fuel efficiency, and advanced features.
Other popular passenger car models in China in 2022 included the Haval H6, the Changan CS75 Plus, the Volkswagen Lavida, the Nissan Sylphy, and the Toyota Corolla. The Chinese passenger car market is expected to remain challenging in the coming years. However, there are a number of trends that are shaping the market and creating opportunities for automakers.
One trend is the growing demand for electric vehicles. Electric vehicle sales in China are expected to continue to grow rapidly in the coming years, as the government provides incentives to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. Another trend is the shift towards SUVs. SUVs continue to gain popularity in China, accounting for more than half of all new passenger car sales in 2022. The shift towards SUVs is being driven by a number of factors, including their versatility, spaciousness, and all-wheel drive capability.
Overall, the Chinese passenger car market is expected to remain challenging in the coming years. However, there are a number of trends that are shaping the market and creating opportunities for automakers. Automakers that are able to adapt to these trends and develop vehicles that meet the needs of Chinese consumers will be well-positioned to succeed in the future.
Here Are The Most Popular Passenger Cars in China for 2022
This data table looks at full year passenger car sales volumes in China by model. We compare China market passenger car model sales for the full year versus the full year last year.
| Model | Month | Month LY | Change | This Year Sales | Last Year Sales | YTD Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeekr 001 | 71,941 | 6,007 | 1,097.62 | 71,941 | 6,007 | 1,097.62 |
| Lynk and Co 02 | 7,801 | 13,841 | -43.64 | 7,801 | 13,841 | -43.64 |
| Lynk and Co 03 | 53,853 | 76,725 | -29.81 | 53,853 | 76,725 | -29.81 |
| Haima 1 Aishang | 50 | 0 | 0.00 | 50 | 0 | 0.00 |
| BMW 1-Series | 24,913 | 36,350 | -31.46 | 24,913 | 36,350 | -31.46 |
| Mazda 3 | 63,100 | 76,725 | -17.76 | 53,853 | 76,725 | -29.81 |
| MG 3 | 9,657 | 76,725 | -87.41 | 53,853 | 76,725 | -29.81 |
| BMW 3-Series | 141,888 | 173,000 | -17.98 | 141,888 | 173,000 | -17.98 |
| Baojun 310 | 11 | 2,377 | -99.54 | 11 | 2,377 | -99.54 |
| Peugeot 4008 | 14,365 | 15,168 | -5.29 | 14,365 | 15,168 | -5.29 |
| Peugeot 408 | 20,390 | 12,466 | 63.56 | 20,390 | 12,466 | 63.56 |
| MG 5 | 125,460 | 140,866 | -10.94 | 125,460 | 140,866 | -10.94 |
| BMW 5-Series | 171,443 | 172,854 | -0.82 | 171,443 | 172,854 | -0.82 |
| Peugeot 508 | 6,945 | 9,206 | -24.56 | 6,945 | 9,206 | -24.56 |
| MG 6 | 16,677 | 61,428 | -72.85 | 16,677 | 61,428 | -72.85 |
| Volvo 60-Series | 26,530 | 0 | 0.00 | 26,530 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Maple 60S | 20,332 | 0 | 0.00 | 20,332 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Volvo 90-Series | 34,841 | 36,217 | -3.80 | 34,841 | 36,217 | -3.80 |
| Geometry A | 53,361 | 14,986 | 256.07 | 53,361 | 14,986 | 256.07 |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 50,486 | 58,880 | -14.26 | 50,486 | 58,880 | -14.26 |
| Audi A3 | 70,790 | 60,281 | 17.43 | 70,790 | 60,281 | 17.43 |
| Audi A4 | 131,589 | 130,263 | 1.02 | 131,589 | 130,263 | 1.02 |
| Soueast A5 | 1,617 | 13,727 | -88.22 | 1,617 | 13,727 | -88.22 |
| Audi A6 | 119,732 | 154,417 | -22.46 | 119,732 | 154,417 | -22.46 |
| Audi A7 | 3,801 | 0 | 0.00 | 3,801 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hyundai Accent | 201 | 0 | 0.00 | 201 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Honda Accord | 221,178 | 201,329 | 9.86 | 221,178 | 201,329 | 9.86 |
| Aion Aion S | 115,655 | 69,219 | 67.09 | 115,655 | 69,219 | 67.09 |
| Sehol Aipao | 4,687 | 0 | 0.00 | 4,687 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Suzuki Alivio | 9,578 | 10,101 | -5.18 | 9,578 | 10,101 | -5.18 |
| Toyota Allion | 28,539 | 32,050 | -10.95 | 28,539 | 32,050 | -10.95 |
| Changan Alsvin | 22,759 | 32,566 | -30.11 | 22,759 | 32,566 | -30.11 |
| Chery Ant EV | 300 | 1,023 | -70.67 | 300 | 1,023 | -70.67 |
| Chery Arrizo 5 | 81,601 | 109,157 | -25.24 | 81,601 | 109,157 | -25.24 |
| Chery Arrizo 8 | 18,941 | 0 | 0.00 | 18,941 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mitsubishi ASX | 1,570 | 6,006 | -73.86 | 1,570 | 6,006 | -73.86 |
| Toyota Avalon | 118,031 | 117,188 | 0.72 | 118,031 | 117,188 | 0.72 |
| Ora Ballet Cat | 3,816 | 0 | 0.00 | 3,816 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Changan Benni | 92,053 | 76,438 | 20.43 | 92,053 | 76,438 | 20.43 |
| FAW Besturn B70 | 29,763 | 19,859 | 49.87 | 29,763 | 19,859 | 49.87 |
| Geely Binrui | 60,530 | 52,630 | 15.01 | 60,530 | 52,630 | 15.01 |
| Volkswagen Bora | 230,192 | 248,388 | -7.33 | 230,192 | 248,388 | -7.33 |
| Geely Borui | 7,575 | 17,110 | -55.73 | 7,575 | 17,110 | -55.73 |
| Geely Borui GE | 145 | 2,256 | -93.57 | 145 | 2,256 | -93.57 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 146,033 | 0 | 0.00 | 146,033 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Leapmotor C01 | 4,815 | 0 | 0.00 | 4,815 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Citroen C5 X | 43,163 | 14,152 | 205.00 | 43,163 | 14,152 | 205.00 |
| Citroen C6 | 2,895 | 7,877 | -63.25 | 2,895 | 7,877 | -63.25 |
| Toyota Camry | 261,084 | 216,764 | 20.45 | 261,084 | 216,764 | 20.45 |
| Chevrolet Cavalier | 20,722 | 15,325 | 35.22 | 20,722 | 15,325 | 35.22 |
| Volkswagen CC | 32,948 | 21,081 | 56.29 | 32,948 | 21,081 | 56.29 |
| Hyundai Celesta | 27,874 | 31,996 | -12.88 | 27,874 | 31,996 | -12.88 |
| Buick Century | 1,544 | 0 | 0.00 | 1,544 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Honda Civic | 159,725 | 159,026 | 0.44 | 159,725 | 159,026 | 0.44 |
| Roewe Clever | 49,960 | 47,338 | 5.54 | 49,960 | 47,338 | 5.54 |
| Chery Cowin Xuandu | 11,717 | 3,037 | 285.81 | 11,717 | 3,037 | 285.81 |
| Honda Crider | 29,063 | 44,216 | -34.27 | 29,063 | 44,216 | -34.27 |
| Cadillac CT4 | 9,738 | 14,809 | -34.24 | 9,738 | 14,809 | -34.24 |
| Cadillac CT5 | 65,480 | 62,098 | 5.45 | 65,480 | 62,098 | 5.45 |
| Cadillac CT6 | 10,801 | 17,715 | -39.03 | 10,801 | 17,715 | -39.03 |
| Venucia D60 | 49,717 | 37,784 | 31.58 | 49,717 | 37,784 | 31.58 |
| BYD Destroyer 05 | 62,095 | 0 | 0.00 | 62,095 | 0 | 0.00 |
| BYD Dolphin EV | 204,895 | 29,598 | 592.26 | 204,895 | 29,598 | 592.26 |
| DS DS9 | 1,253 | 1,831 | -31.57 | 1,253 | 1,831 | -31.57 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 140,802 | 142,216 | -0.99 | 140,802 | 142,216 | -0.99 |
| Hongqi E-QM5 | 30,105 | 16,641 | 80.91 | 30,105 | 16,641 | 80.91 |
| Weltmeister E.5 | 15,639 | 12,121 | 29.02 | 15,639 | 12,121 | 29.02 |
| Sol E10X | 46,236 | 36,228 | 27.63 | 46,236 | 36,228 | 27.63 |
| BYD e2 EV | 17,864 | 34,265 | -47.87 | 17,864 | 34,265 | -47.87 |
| Baojun E200 | 6,987 | 10,210 | -31.57 | 6,987 | 10,210 | -31.57 |
| BYD e3 EV | 5,726 | 3,842 | 49.04 | 5,726 | 3,842 | 49.04 |
| Baojun E300 | 27,398 | 14,134 | 93.84 | 32,818 | 14,134 | 132.19 |
| JMC E300 | 5,420 | 14,134 | -61.65 | 32,818 | 14,134 | 132.19 |
| Everus EA6 | 1,342 | 2,513 | -46.60 | 1,342 | 2,513 | -46.60 |
| Changan Eado | 171,325 | 170,198 | 0.66 | 171,325 | 170,198 | 0.66 |
| Changan Eado DT | 2,758 | 0 | 0.00 | 2,758 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Geely EC7 Emgrand | 158,686 | 209,471 | -24.24 | 158,686 | 209,471 | -24.24 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 90,917 | 130,839 | -30.51 | 90,917 | 130,839 | -30.51 |
| Geely Emgrand L | 32,772 | 0 | 0.00 | 32,772 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Honda Envix | 7,642 | 35,155 | -78.26 | 7,642 | 35,155 | -78.26 |
| Chery eQ1 | 95,382 | 77,003 | 23.87 | 95,382 | 77,003 | 23.87 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan | 1,664 | 0 | 0.00 | 1,664 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ford Escort | 18,656 | 43,001 | -56.61 | 18,656 | 43,001 | -56.61 |
| NIO ET5 | 11,813 | 0 | 0.00 | 11,813 | 0 | 0.00 |
| NIO ET7 | 23,046 | 0 | 0.00 | 23,046 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Buick Excelle | 1,827 | 3,502 | -47.83 | 1,827 | 3,502 | -47.83 |
| Buick Excelle XT/GT | 72,726 | 263,017 | -72.35 | 72,726 | 263,017 | -72.35 |
| BYD F3 | 1,544 | 29,177 | -94.71 | 1,544 | 29,177 | -94.71 |
| Dongfeng Fengguang Mini EV | 11,727 | 861 | 1,262.02 | 11,727 | 861 | 1,262.02 |
| Dongfeng Fengshen D53 | 71,106 | 0 | 0.00 | 71,106 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dongfeng Fengshen E70 | 74,360 | 30,411 | 144.52 | 74,360 | 30,411 | 144.52 |
| Honda Fit | 60,473 | 96,326 | -37.22 | 60,473 | 96,326 | -37.22 |
| Ford Focus | 15,337 | 0 | 0.00 | 15,337 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kia Forte | 19,806 | 15,539 | 27.46 | 19,806 | 15,539 | 27.46 |
| Dongfeng Fukang e-Elysee | 2,339 | 5,081 | -53.97 | 2,339 | 5,081 | -53.97 |
| Dongfeng Fukang ES600 | 10,116 | 0 | 0.00 | 10,116 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Geometry G6 | 3,140 | 0 | 0.00 | 3,140 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Trumpchi GA4 | 93 | 3,703 | -97.49 | 93 | 3,703 | -97.49 |
| Trumpchi GA6 | 3,770 | 3,756 | 0.37 | 3,770 | 3,756 | 0.37 |
| Trumpchi GA8 | 318 | 949 | -66.49 | 318 | 949 | -66.49 |
| Trumpchi GAC Empow55 | 45,743 | 39,911 | 14.61 | 45,743 | 39,911 | 14.61 |
| Zedriv GC | 36 | 1,342 | -97.32 | 36 | 1,342 | -97.32 |
| Ora Good Cat | 63,152 | 50,931 | 24.00 | 63,152 | 50,931 | 24.00 |
| Hongqi H5 | 86,750 | 83,875 | 3.43 | 86,750 | 83,875 | 3.43 |
| Hongqi H7 | 4,952 | 6,688 | -25.96 | 4,952 | 6,688 | -25.96 |
| Hongqi H9 | 19,454 | 40,343 | -51.78 | 19,454 | 40,343 | -51.78 |
| BYD Han | 273,041 | 117,665 | 132.05 | 273,041 | 117,665 | 132.05 |
| MG HS | 29,845 | 79,653 | -62.53 | 29,845 | 79,653 | -62.53 |
| BMW i3 | 13,440 | 0 | 0.00 | 13,440 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Roewe i5 | 97,997 | 144,030 | -31.96 | 97,997 | 144,030 | -31.96 |
| Roewe i6 | 7,780 | 21,849 | -64.39 | 7,780 | 21,849 | -64.39 |
| Roewe i6 MAX New Energy | 13,818 | 4,057 | 240.60 | 13,818 | 4,057 | 240.60 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | 24,452 | 6,737 | 262.95 | 24,452 | 6,737 | 262.95 |
| Honda Inspire | 70,882 | 56,353 | 25.78 | 70,882 | 56,353 | 25.78 |
| Honda Integra | 81,541 | 4,103 | 1,887.35 | 81,541 | 4,103 | 1,887.35 |
| Hyundai ix25 | 88 | 16,201 | -99.46 | 88 | 16,201 | -99.46 |
| Dongfeng Joyear S50 | 23,124 | 11,477 | 101.48 | 23,124 | 11,477 | 101.48 |
| Kia K3 | 13,799 | 19,925 | -30.75 | 13,799 | 19,925 | -30.75 |
| Kia K5 | 6,797 | 10,929 | -37.81 | 6,797 | 10,929 | -37.81 |
| Hyundai La Festa | 739 | 9,490 | -92.21 | 739 | 9,490 | -92.21 |
| Buick LaCrosse | 32,559 | 49,875 | -34.72 | 32,559 | 49,875 | -34.72 |
| Volkswagen Lamando | 101,089 | 55,713 | 81.45 | 101,089 | 55,713 | 81.45 |
| Nissan Lannia | 887 | 3,583 | -75.24 | 887 | 3,583 | -75.24 |
| Volkswagen Lavida | 361,734 | 393,496 | -8.07 | 361,734 | 393,496 | -8.07 |
| Toyota Levin | 197,501 | 220,549 | -10.45 | 197,501 | 220,549 | -10.45 |
| Toyota Levin GT | 18,148 | 6,297 | 188.20 | 18,148 | 6,297 | 188.20 |
| Honda Life | 14,445 | 24,896 | -41.98 | 14,445 | 24,896 | -41.98 |
| Changan Lumin EV | 63,713 | 0 | 0.00 | 63,713 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Volkswagen Magotan | 163,340 | 147,340 | 10.86 | 163,340 | 147,340 | 10.86 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 33,396 | 51,128 | -34.68 | 33,396 | 51,128 | -34.68 |
| Hyundai Mistra | 617 | 5,821 | -89.40 | 617 | 5,821 | -89.40 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 187,355 | 272,972 | -31.36 | 187,355 | 272,972 | -31.36 |
| Ford Mondeo | 59,868 | 33,302 | 79.77 | 59,868 | 33,302 | 79.77 |
| Chevrolet Monza (China) | 108,764 | 0 | 0.00 | 108,764 | 0 | 0.00 |
| MG Mulan | 2,685 | 0 | 0.00 | 2,685 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Skoda Octavia | 10,296 | 13,230 | -22.18 | 10,296 | 13,230 | -22.18 |
| MG ONE | 13,477 | 10,878 | 23.89 | 13,477 | 10,878 | 23.89 |
| XPeng P5 | 37,982 | 0 | 0.00 | 37,982 | 0 | 0.00 |
| XPeng P7 | 59,066 | 0 | 0.00 | 59,066 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 194,715 | 124,402 | 56.52 | 194,715 | 124,402 | 56.52 |
| Kia Pegas | 18,285 | 29,389 | -37.78 | 18,285 | 29,389 | -37.78 |
| Volkswagen Phideon | 4,098 | 7,036 | -41.76 | 4,098 | 7,036 | -41.76 |
| Volkswagen Polo | 23,163 | 39,566 | -41.46 | 23,163 | 39,566 | -41.46 |
| Infiniti Q50 | 1,643 | 2,644 | -37.86 | 1,643 | 2,644 | -37.86 |
| BYD Qin EV | 29,742 | 19,477 | 52.70 | 29,742 | 19,477 | 52.70 |
| BYD Qin Plus | 308,368 | 169,807 | 81.60 | 308,368 | 169,807 | 81.60 |
| Chery QQ | 230 | 1,301 | -82.32 | 230 | 1,301 | -82.32 |
| Chery QQ Ice Cream | 96,529 | 12,679 | 661.33 | 96,529 | 12,679 | 661.33 |
| Roewe R ER6 | 8,692 | 11,372 | -23.57 | 8,692 | 11,372 | -23.57 |
| Ora R1 / Black Cat | 15,384 | 63,492 | -75.77 | 15,384 | 63,492 | -75.77 |
| Changan Raeton | 5,974 | 0 | 0.00 | 5,974 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Changan Raeton CC | 21,533 | 26,772 | -19.57 | 21,533 | 26,772 | -19.57 |
| Skoda Rapid | 6,720 | 10,150 | -33.79 | 6,720 | 10,150 | -33.79 |
| Baojun RC-5 | 1,538 | 12,043 | -87.23 | 1,538 | 12,043 | -87.23 |
| Buick Regal | 78,124 | 96,605 | -19.13 | 78,124 | 96,605 | -19.13 |
| Leapmotor S01 | 63 | 640 | -90.16 | 63 | 640 | -90.16 |
| Volkswagen Sagitar | 225,534 | 235,607 | -4.28 | 225,534 | 235,607 | -4.28 |
| Chevrolet Sail | 15,041 | 50,376 | -70.14 | 15,041 | 50,376 | -70.14 |
| Volkswagen Santana | 114,271 | 137,336 | -16.79 | 114,271 | 137,336 | -16.79 |
| BYD Seal EV | 51,200 | 0 | 0.00 | 51,200 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 3,559 | 0 | 0.00 | 3,559 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Skoda Superb | 3,272 | 2,129 | 53.69 | 3,272 | 2,129 | 53.69 |
| Nissan Sylphy | 446,492 | 500,160 | -10.73 | 446,492 | 500,160 | -10.73 |
| Leapmotor T03 | 61,919 | 40,245 | 53.86 | 61,919 | 40,245 | 53.86 |
| Ford Taurus | 2,985 | 18,588 | -83.94 | 2,985 | 18,588 | -83.94 |
| Nissan Teana | 147,271 | 162,010 | -9.10 | 147,271 | 162,010 | -9.10 |
| Lingbao Uni | 3,894 | 0 | 0.00 | 3,894 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Neta V | 96,911 | 49,646 | 95.20 | 96,911 | 49,646 | 95.20 |
| Jetta VA3 | 45,780 | 54,763 | -16.40 | 45,780 | 54,763 | -16.40 |
| Buick Velite 6 | 34,715 | 22,843 | 51.97 | 34,715 | 22,843 | 51.97 |
| Buick Velite 7 | 5,203 | 875 | 494.63 | 5,203 | 875 | 494.63 |
| Buick Verano | 137,284 | 30,077 | 356.44 | 137,284 | 30,077 | 356.44 |
| Hyundai Verna Yuena | 3,424 | 16,996 | -79.85 | 3,424 | 16,996 | -79.85 |
| Toyota Vios | 39,117 | 52,993 | -26.18 | 39,117 | 52,993 | -26.18 |
| Toyota Vios FS | 15,080 | 21,410 | -29.57 | 15,080 | 21,410 | -29.57 |
| Ora White Cat | 1,643 | 20,605 | -92.03 | 1,643 | 20,605 | -92.03 |
| Baojun x | 1,200 | 5,856 | -79.51 | 1,200 | 5,856 | -79.51 |
| Geely Xingrui | 110,747 | 133,596 | -17.10 | 110,747 | 133,596 | -17.10 |
| Jaguar XJ | 11,165 | 0 | 0.00 | 11,165 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jaguar XK | 10,127 | 0 | 0.00 | 10,127 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sehol Yao | 18,683 | 5,703 | 227.60 | 18,683 | 5,703 | 227.60 |
| Toyota Yaris | 82,621 | 80,873 | 2.16 | 82,621 | 80,873 | 2.16 |
| BAW Yuanbao | 8,298 | 0 | 0.00 | 8,298 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lincoln Z | 10,308 | 0 | 0.00 | 10,308 | 0 | 0.00 |
| MG ZS | 55,445 | 152,432 | -63.63 | 55,445 | 152,432 | -63.63 |
| ∑ = 9,667,413 | ∑ = 8,903,902 | ∑ = 9,735,180 | ∑ = 8,903,902 |
