January, 2026 sales ranking of A sedans/cars from Korea's brands
February 20 , 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 sales ranking of A sedans/cars from Korea's brands, according to the January sales data of the China Passenger Car Association. Sales of the Kia K3 amounted to 1,442 units, up 260 % year on year, ranking second on the list while its YTD sales totaled 1,442 units. January sales of the Forte reached 599 units, decreasing 47 % year on year and ranking third on the list while its YTD sales were 599 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 | Kia K3 | 1,442 | 1,442 | 76.9% | 259.6% |
| 3 | Forte | 599 | 599 | 17.7% | -47.2% |





