• March Top 5: Hyundai, Kia, Chevrolet, Changan, Chery

According to the “Kazakhstan Automobile Union” (KAU), in March 2026, official dealers in Kazakhstan sold 17,099 new passenger and commercial vehicles, which is 12.9% less than in March last year. In the first three months, 44,757 vehicles were sold, which is 4.5% less than in the same period last year.

Anar MAKASHEVA, President of KAU: “Despite a slight year-on-year decline in sales, the market is showing signs of stabilization after a weak February. Given this trend, adjustments to vehicle supplies are inevitable. At the same time, we are seeing an active redistribution of market shares: the positions of certain brands are strengthening, which once again confirms the high level of competition and trust in the products of domestic manufacturers. Meanwhile, the second quarter, which is traditionally one of the key periods in terms of consumer activity, will allow for a more objective assessment of market dynamics and a forecast for the year.”

Hyundai retained first place in the Top 10 best-selling brands in March with 3,192 units sold, down 28.3% compared to March last year. Kia ranked second with 2,317 vehicles sold, up 9.3%. Chevrolet completed the top three with 2,142 units, down 21.8%. The strongest growth of the month was demonstrated by Changan, which sold 1,766 units, up 151.2%, rising to fourth place. The list continues with Chery (1,270 units; -5.9%), Haval (1,227 units; -4.6%), Jetour (850 units; -37.6%), Toyota (581 units; -32.6%), JAC (451 units; -57.9%) and Geely (428 units; -58.1%).

At the top of the ten most popular models in March was the Chevrolet Cobalt with (1,965 units) sold. In second place was the Hyundai Tucson with (1,516 units), while the Kia Sportage ranked third with (841 units). The Changan CS55 Plus remained in fourth place for the second month in a row with (798 units), followed by the Haval Jolion with (683 units) and the Chery Tiggo 7 with (565 units). The Hyundai Elantra ranked seventh with (561 units). The market newcomer Changan CS35 Max climbed to eighth place with (513 units), while the Hyundai Mufasa with (440 units) and Kia Soluto with (416 units) completed the top ten. All models are produced in Kazakhstan.

In the brand ranking for the first quarter, Hyundai led with 8,658 vehicles sold, down 25.8%. Kia ranked second with 7,493 vehicles sold, up 52.8%. Kia significantly increased its sales and narrowed the gap with the market leader. Chevrolet took third place with 6,629 units, up 10.3%. The list continues with Chery (3,320 units; +7.2%), Changan (3,231 units; +98.2%), Haval (2,308 units; -10.5%), Jetour (2,258 units; -27.2%), JAC (1,491 units; -38.4%), Toyota (1,266 units; -41.2%) and Geely (1,181 units; -51.6%).

В зачете брендов по итогам первого квартала лидирует Hyundai – 8 658 автомобилей (-25,8%). На второй строчке Kia – 7 493 проданных автомобиля (+52,8%). Kia существенно нарастила продажи и сокращает отставание от лидера. Третья позиция у Chevrolet – 6 629 ед. (+10,3%). Далее по списку: Chery – 3 320 ед. (+7,2%), Changan – 3 231 ед. (+98,2%), Haval – 2 308 ед. (-10,5%), Jetour – 2 258 ед (-27,2%), Jac – 1 491 ед. (-38,4%), Toyota – 1 266 ед. (-41,2%) и Geely – 1 181 ед. (-51,6%).

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