In April, a record 1.755 million passenger vehicles were sold in China’s retail market. In the past year, a total of 821,000 sedans and hatchbacks were purchased, marking a significant 13.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year, while sales dropped by 9.0 percent on a monthly basis. Approximately 847,000 sport utility vehicles were sold, representing a 16.4 percent year-over-year increase while experiencing a 10.4 percent decrease from the previous month. A total of 86,000 MPVs were purchased, representing a 7.1 percent year-over-year increase and a 3.6 percent decline from the previous month. The Geely GEORGE XINGYUAN hatchback emerged as the best-selling model overall. Here’s the improved text: The retail gross sales ratings are listed below, categorized by type of automobile.
| 1 | Geely Geome Xingyuan | 36,119 | 125,334 |
| 2 | BYD Seagull | 34,005 | 113,099 |
| 3 | Wuling Hongguang Mini EV | 28,990 | 115,936 |
| 4 | Xiaomi SU7 | 28,585 | 104,454 |
| 5 | BYD Qin Plus | 25,557 | 95,657 |
| 6 | Nissan Sylphy | 24,458 | 83,279 |
| 7 | BYD Qin L | 24,394 | 78,325 |
| 8 | Volkswagen Lavida | 21,971 | 88,787 |
| 9 | Geely Panda | 17,831 | 60,623 |
| 10 | Volkswagen Passat | 17,411 | 77,418 |
Geely’s Geome Xingyuan, an all-electric hatchback, has once again taken the top spot in the sedan and hatchback category. The model achieved record-breaking sales in China last month, emerging as the top-selling product, while also marking a significant manufacturing milestone by producing its 200,000th unit. In a surprise upset, the BYD Seagull, accompanied by another budget-friendly electric hatchback, claimed second place, followed closely by the popular and affordable Hongguang Mini EV.
| 1 | Geely Xingyue L | 23,658 | 103,541 |
| 2 | BYD Track Plus | 20,668 | 86,271 |
| 3 | Tesla Mannequin Y | 19,984 | 101,873 |
| 4 | Li L6 | 16,755 | 61,102 |
| 5 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 16,072 | 53,638 |
| 6 | Toyota RAV4 | 15,446 | 58,982 |
| 7 | BYD Track Professional | 14,263 | 65,805 |
| 8 | Geely Boyue L | 14,230 | 55,250 |
| 9 | Volkswagen Tiguan L | 13,671 | 55,303 |
| 10 | Honda CR-V | 12,400 | 53,365 |
Among the top 10 best-selling SUVs in April, the Geely Xingyue L surpassed the previously leading Tesla Model Y, which had held that position in March. According to recent reports, the Geely Xingyue L emerged as the best-selling gasoline-powered sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the first quarter of 2025, with a remarkable 79,883 units sold.
| 1 | Denza D9 | 9,045 | 35,990 |
| 2 | Toyota Sienna | 8,248 | 28,222 |
| 3 | Voyah Dreamer | 6,719 | 23,270 |
| 4 | Toyota Granvia | 6,651 | 21,563 |
| 5 | Buick GL8 | 5,590 | 22,457 |
| 6 | Trumpchi M8 | 4,346 | 15,706 |
| 7 | BYD Xia | 3,863 | 12,351 |
| 8 | Buick GL8 PHEV | 3,842 | 8,669 |
| 9 | Trumpchi E8 PHEV | 2,655 | 7,618 |
| 10 | Arcfox Kaola | 1,779 | N/A |
According to the April sales ranking in China, a total of 67 MPV fashion models were featured. While no mannequin has sold more than 10,000 units to date. The Denza D9 took the top spot, boasting an impressive 9,045 units sold. The Toyota Sienna emerged as a strong contender, ultimately being eclipsed by the innovative Voyah Dreamer.
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According to the latest data, in April 2025, passenger automobile retail gross sales ratings in China stood at:
* BYD: 269,000
* Chery: 95,000
* SAIC-Volkswagen: 83,000
Chinese NEVs supply ratings for April 2025: Leapmotor’s production capacity reaches 41,039 units, while Xiaomi and Nio are close behind with production capacities of over 28,000+ and 23,900 respectively.
According to the latest market trends, the top three best-selling SUVs in China as of Q1 2025 are ranked as follows: Tesla Model Y with an impressive sales rating of 81,889 units; Geely Xingyue L takes second place with a figure of 79,883 units; and BYD Track Plus ranks third with a respectable tally of 65,603 units.
