SUVs, a relatively new type for the Chinese once soared in China’s car market. However, since increasing oil prices and fuel consumption rules in 2005, this market saw growth decrease and the landscape of the SUV market is changing as more and more private consumer become reasonable at car consumption.
THE SALES VOLUME OF SUV BY BRAND 2003-2005
TOP 10 SUVs BY SALES, 2005 (Unit: 10 thousands)
SALES GROWTH OF SUV, '04 '05
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