January, 2026 auto sales ranking of Models from Korea's brands
February 16 , 2026 00:00 BJTGasgoo
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Sales of the Elantra amounted to 6,895 units, down 23 % year on year, the first on January, 2026 auto sales ranking of Models from Korea's brands, according to the January sales data of the China Passenger Car Association. Sales of the Pegas amounted to 5,117 units, up 41 % year on year, ranking second on the list while its YTD sales totaled 5,117 units. January sales of the Seltos reached 3,554 units, increasing 3 % year on year and ranking third on the list while its YTD sales were 3,554 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 | Elantra | 6,895 | 6,895 | -37.4% | -22.6% |
| 2 | Pegas | 5,117 | 5,117 | -25.2% | 40.7% |
| 3 | Seltos | 3,554 | 3,554 | -32.3% | 3.1% |
| 4 | Sonata | 2,835 | 2,835 | 41.9% | -11.6% |
| 5 | Tucson L | 2,386 | 2,386 | -22.9% | 60.7% |
| 6 | KX1 | 2,016 | 2,016 | 22.1% | 33.5% |
| 7 | Sonet | 1,807 | 1,807 | -23.4% | -24.6% |
| 8 | Mufasa | 1,616 | 1,616 | 121.4% | -21.8% |
| 9 | Kia K3 | 1,442 | 1,442 | 76.9% | 259.6% |
| 10 | Custo | 1,416 | 1,416 | 118.9% | 43.9% |
| 11 | Sportage | 1,395 | 1,395 | -42.5% | -24.5% |
| 12 | Forte | 599 | 599 | 17.7% | -47.2% |
| 13 | ELEXIO | 566 | 566 | 193.3% | - |
| 14 | Santafe | 266 | 266 | -30.9% | 73.9% |
| 15 | KIA EV5 | 150 | 150 | -39.8% | -78.5% |
| 16 | Carnival | 80 | 80 | 100.0% | -19.2% |
| 17 | K5 | 30 | 30 | -93.5% | -91.7% |
| 18 | Sportage-R | 10 | 10 | -78.7% | -92.8% |
| 19 | Sportage FHEV | 1 | 1 | -95.0% | -96.3% |