January, 2026 sales ranking of sedans/cars from Korea's brands
February 28 , 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 sedans/cars 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 Sonata reached 2,835 units, decreasing 12 % year on year and ranking third on the list while its YTD sales were 2,835 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 | Sonata | 2,835 | 2,835 | 41.9% | -11.6% |
| 4 | Kia K3 | 1,442 | 1,442 | 76.9% | 259.6% |
| 5 | Forte | 599 | 599 | 17.7% | -47.2% |
| 6 | K5 | 30 | 30 | -93.5% | -91.7% |