Gasgoo Munich- On June 3, GAC Group released its production and sales report for May 2026. Cumulative auto sales for the group exceeded 628,200 units from January to May, up 3.80% year-on-year; in May alone, sales climbed 8.18% to 127,300 units.
The new energy vehicle (NEV) segment stood out, with May sales surging 71.64% to 46,056 units. Over the first five months, NEV sales totaled 201,300 units, marking a 62.38% jump from the previous year.
Notably, GAC's proprietary brands are seizing the growth baton from joint ventures, while overseas markets have emerged as a new strategic breakthrough point.
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Sales Divergence Between self-owned and JV Brands
Self-owned brands have become the absolute engine of GAC's growth. In May, combined sales of Trumpchi, HYPTEC, and AION hit 55,434 units — a 32.48% year-on-year rise.
GAC AION sustained a growth streak exceeding 60% monthly since March. May deliveries reached 31,946 units, a massive 74.76% surge, bringing the January-to-May total to 144,100 units — up 62.28%.
Among popular models, the AION i60 A-class NEV SUV consistently topped 10,000 monthly sales, maintaining a solid footing in its segment. Meanwhile, the AION N60 — bringing advanced driver-assistance features to the 100,000 yuan price bracket — began deliveries in mid-May. Pre-sales also launched for the HYPTEC S600, a 200,000 yuan-class sport SUV equipped with standard LiDAR across the lineup.
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GAC Trumpchi sold over 136,400 units from January to May, up 16.15% year-on-year, with May sales climbing 12.86% month-on-month to 23,488 units. The MPV series remains Trumpchi's sales pillar, moving 10,584 units in May — a 16.18% increase. The M8 series alone sold 7,563 units, jumping 35.76%. The 2026 M6 MAX and the Xiangwang M8 PHEV L launched or opened for pre-orders in May.
Historically, the Trumpchi M8 claimed the top spot within the brand in April with 4,916 units, while the GS3 surpassed 25,000 units in the first four months. However, the S7 and S9 models under Trumpchi's high-end "Xiangwang" NEV lineup are facing market headwinds, with sales in a period of adjustment.
On the joint venture front, the two major ventures posted a combined 15.68% month-on-month increase in May. GAC Toyota's sales rose 10.09% to 62,200 units, bringing its January-to-May total to 291,600 units — a 6.58% year-on-year gain.
GAC Toyota's Bozhi brand is gaining traction, selling over 10,000 units in May — a 100.09% year-on-year surge. The 2026 Bozhi 3X officially launched in early May, featuring comprehensive upgrades to smart features and practical configurations.
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GAC Honda saw May sales soar 77.61% month-on-month. The newly refreshed Breeze, featuring a smart cloud cockpit developed in collaboration with Huawei Cloud, recorded 4,402 terminal sales in May — a 38.7% monthly increase.
Additionally, the GT7 — the first model from the AISTALAND brand, a joint venture between GAC and Huawei's Qiankun — opened pre-orders on the evening of May 29. Priced between 219,900 and 309,900 yuan, the GT7 racked up over 10,000 orders in just five hours, signaling strong market appeal.
Overseas Markets Emerge as Second Growth Engine
Another major growth driver for GAC Group is its overseas business. As the "systematic global expansion" strategy accelerates worldwide, GAC's international operations are shifting from isolated breakthroughs to scaled growth.
From January to May, cumulative exports of proprietary brands approached 100,000 units, surging 135% year-on-year. May exports alone jumped 140% to 28,386 units, with the growth rate widening every month since January.
Regionally, GAC is leading in several overseas markets. Asia-Pacific terminal sales climbed 123% in May. After ranking first and second in electric vehicle sales in Hong Kong and Singapore respectively in April, the Hong Kong market surged 293% in May, while Thailand jumped 129%. GAC has also entered Pakistan with models like the HYPTEC HT, AION V, and AION UT, further expanding its footprint in South Asia.
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Growth in the Americas was equally rapid, with terminal sales rising 144% in May. Colombia skyrocketed 1,088%, Uruguay surged 806%, Costa Rica jumped 733%, and Venezuela increased 223%.
In Europe, the AION V officially launched in the UK on May 28, marking another key step in GAC's deepening push into the region's NEV market.
GAC has set clear overseas targets: locking in 250,000 to 300,000 vehicle sales for 2026, with a progressive goal of "guaranteeing 250,000 and sprinting for 300,000." Looking further ahead, GAC plans to expand its overseas reach to 120 countries and regions during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (through 2030), aiming to build 2,000 sales and service outlets and establish a comprehensive global marketing network.
First-quarter data shows proprietary brand overseas sales reached 42,200 units, an 86% increase, with products sold in 102 countries and regions. While full-year exports for 2025 just surpassed 130,000 units, 2026 has already approached 100,000 units in just five months. At this pace, the overseas sales target set at the start of the year is well within reach.
Overall, GAC Group is demonstrating a "proprietary plus joint venture" dual-drive structure. The growth momentum of its proprietary brands is becoming increasingly prominent, while overseas markets have emerged as a second growth curve driving GAC's upward trajectory.
