Over the past two years, China's automotive market has undergone significant changes, most notably the rapid rise of SUV models. In the past, sedans were the first choice for Chinese families to buy cars, but with the diversification of consumer needs and higher requirements for space and off-road performance, SUVs have gradually become the darling of the market. According to the latest statistics, the market share of Chinese brand SUVs has exceeded 50%, an achievement that marks the overall progress of domestic SUVs.
Various data show that the popularity of SUV models in the Chinese market continues to rise, and the proportion of sales continues to increase. Behind it is not only the consumer's favor for the characteristics of SUV models such as high passability, large space and good vision, but also the continuous progress of the domestic automobile industry in terms of technology, design and quality. In particular, China's own brand SUV has successfully won the trust and love of consumers by virtue of the advantages of new energy, rich configuration and continuously upgraded product strength.
Advantages of the model
SUV models generally have a larger interior space, both in terms of ride and storage are more spacious and comfortable, to meet the needs of modern family travel. Especially in families with many children, the large space of an SUV has become one of the important factors in purchasing. While most urban SUVs aren't commonly used off-road, their high ground clearance and all-wheel drive system still provide drivers with more confidence, especially when driving in rain and snow or in difficult road conditions. In addition, the design of modern SUVs is increasingly focused on fashion and dynamics, adding more entertainment functions to attract the favor of young consumers. Many brands have also launched personalisation services that allow consumers to create a unique ride based on their preferences.
The ranking of SUVs above 400,000 yuan in China's auto market
6-10 on the list: Prado, Voyager, Tank 700 Hi4-T, NIO ES8 and Volvo XC60 PHEV. The Toyota Prado, which ranks sixth, has retail sales of 2,450 units in September 2024. With a domineering exterior design and a high value retention rate, the Prado is a classic hard-core off-road vehicle under Toyota, which has excellent off-road ability. It also performs well in everyday driving, with stable driving quality and good handling, allowing drivers to enjoy a pleasant driving experience on city roads as well.
List 1-5: Mercedes-Benz GLC, Wenjie M9, Li L9, BMW X5 and NIO EC6. The Mercedes-Benz GLC topped the list, with monthly retail sales reaching 15,926 units. The key to the popularity of Mercedes-Benz GLC in the Chinese market lies in its brand influence, accurate market positioning, marketing strategy, and upgrades and improvements in line with market trends. The combination of these factors has made the Mercedes-Benz GLC a remarkable success in the Chinese market.
For high-end SUVs, quality and reliability are one of the most important factors for consumers. Therefore, when choosing, consumers need to carefully understand the information, evaluation and after-sales service of the vehicle to ensure the quality and reliability of the selected model. In addition, consumers can also pay more attention to the intelligent configuration and driving experience of the vehicle. With the rapid development of intelligent technology, more and more high-end SUVs have begun to be equipped with various advanced intelligent configurations, such as autonomous driving, intelligent interconnection, voice recognition, etc. These configurations not only improve the convenience and safety of the vehicle, but also bring consumers a more comfortable and enjoyable driving experience.