Search for Chinese cars 0 km grows 220% in Brazil

Data shows that Caoa Chery leads the search for Chinese models in March this year in the country

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A Webmotors survey revealed a 220% increase in demand for new Chinese cars and 111% for used models between 2021 and 2023.

A survey by Webmotors, Brazil’s automotive ecosystem and business and solutions portal for the segment, reveals that the search for brand new Chinese brand cars grew 220% on the platform between 2021 and 2023. Data from Webmotors Autoinsights also points to an increase of 111% in searches for Chinese models used in the same period.

In the ranking of the most searched new Chinese vehicles on the marketplace in March this year, two Caoa Chery models appear in the first places: Tiggo 7 Pro (1st) and Tiggo 5X (2nd). Completing the podium, in third, is the electric BYD Dolphin.

In relation to used cars, Caoa Chery stands out again, this time occupying the first three positions in the survey with the models Tiggo 7 Pro (1st), Tiggo 5X (2nd) and Tiggo 8 (3rd).

“The behavior of our users signals an increasing curiosity and acceptance of Chinese models in the Brazilian automotive market, mainly linked to the growth of hybrid and electric vehicles in the preference and interest of consumers, since these brands stand out for offering a electrified portfolio in the country”, says Natalia Spigai, CMO of Webmotors.