Self-brand vehicles occupy most part of A-range auto market

Self-brand vehicles begin to win more and more recognition in the sedan market China Passenger Car Association unveiled yesterday that self brand vehicle sales have exceed those of foreign JV's in China in the A-range auto market.

A-range market contains vehicles with a wheel base between 2 to 2.45 meters and equipped with 0.8-1.6 liter low emission engine. Products of this market range requires less professional research capabilities and in China domestic manufactures, including Chery, Xiali, Chang'an, Geely and BYD, all take A-range autos as their mainstream products. Chery ranked the top in the most popular passenger vehicle list last month with a volume of 44,100 units; Shenlong, Geely and FAW Xiali were listed from the eighth to tenth places with volumes of 18,700, 18,000 and 15,600 each.

President of China Passenger Car Association believe that the improved quality of self-brand vehicles and high performance value contribute to the expansion of A-range self development vehicles. In addition, these vehicles feature low price, modern appearance design and comfortable interior styling.