August, 2026 auto sales ranking of Models from Korea's brands
September 18 , 2026 00:00 BJTGasgoo
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Sales of the Pegas amounted to 5,296 units, down 13 % year on year, the first on August, 2026 auto sales ranking of Models from Korea's brands, according to the August sales data of the China Passenger Car Association. Sales of the Seltos amounted to 3,812 units, down 22 % year on year, ranking second on the list while its YTD sales totaled 34,555 units. August sales of the Elantra reached 3,647 units, decreasing 29 % year on year and ranking third on the list while its YTD sales were 46,161 units. (Note: Sales data here includes that of locally-made cars, SUVs and MPVs.)
| Ranking | Model | Monthly sales | YTD sales | MoM change | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pegas | 5,296 | 47,158 | -34.5% | -12.9% |
| 2 | Seltos | 3,812 | 34,555 | 5.3% | -22.2% |
| 3 | Elantra | 3,647 | 46,161 | -7.0% | -28.7% |
| 4 | Sonet | 3,099 | 24,947 | -10.3% | 3.9% |
| 5 | Sportage | 2,703 | 16,228 | -27.5% | 11.5% |
| 6 | Tucson L | 1,839 | 17,627 | 84.3% | -51.9% |
| 7 | KX1 | 1,695 | 15,813 | -9.6% | -10.8% |
| 8 | Sonata | 1,622 | 18,453 | 4.8% | -28.1% |
| 9 | Kia K3 | 1,115 | 9,872 | -47.9% | 165.5% |
| 10 | Mufasa | 1,043 | 10,363 | -42.7% | -23.6% |
| 11 | Custo | 1,024 | 10,882 | 74.1% | -57.7% |
| 12 | KIA EV5 | 885 | 6,894 | -20.6% | 2.3% |
| 13 | K5 | 555 | 2,867 | -10.6% | 123.8% |
| 14 | ELEXIO | 342 | 2,728 | -11.2% | - |
| 15 | Sportage FHEV | 245 | 317 | 245.1% | 206.3% |
| 16 | Forte | 153 | 3,421 | -45.7% | -81.5% |
| 17 | Santafe | 142 | 2,408 | 22.4% | -49.3% |
| 18 | Carnival | 30 | 496 | -36.2% | -73.9% |