In 2015, total automotive sales in South Korea reached 1,823,606 vehicles according to AutoBook Research. Hyundai was the top selling brand with models like the Sonata, Avante, and Santa Fe in the top 10. Kia also performed well with the Morning, Sorento, and Carnival in the top 10. The top 20 models were dominated by Hyundai and Kia, with some vehicles from GM Korea, SsangYong, and Renault also on the list.

1. Domestic Make Imported
South Korea Automotive
Statistics Sales December 2015
Year on Year
Source: AutoBook Research
Total Sales 2015
Sales 2015
in 1,000 units
in 1,000 units
Year on Year

2. Hyundai Kia GM Korea Ssangyong Renault Samsung
BMW Mercedes Volkswagen Audi Lexus
Market Share
(within rank 1-10)
Year on year
South Korea Automotive Domestic Sales
All Brands 2015: 1,823,606Vehicles
The Top 10
Source: AutoBook Research

3. Toyota Ford Mini Land Rover Peugeot Nissan Jeep
Honda Volvo Porsche
Market Share
(within rank 11-20)
Year on year
South Korea Automotive Domestic Sales
All Brands 2015: 1,823,606 Vehicles
Rank 11 - 20
Source: AutoBook Research

4. Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Avante Hyundai Porter Hyundai Santa Fe
Kia Morning Hyundai Grandeur Kia Sorento Kia Carnival
Kia Bongo Chevrolet Spark
Market Share
(within rank 1-10)
Year on year
South Korea Automotive Domestic Sales
FullYear Models 2015: 1,823,606 Vehicles
Top 10
Source: AutoBook Research

5. Market Share
(within rank 11-20)
Year on year
South Korea Automotive Domestic Sales
FullYear Models 2015: 1,823,606 Vehicles
Rank 11 - 20
Source: AutoBook Research
Kia K5 Hyundai Tucson Kia Sportage Hyundai Grand Starex
SsangYong Tivoli Kia K3 Hyundai Genesis Kia Ray
SsangYong Korando Sports Samsung QM3
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