South Korean executive cars are gaining traction in China.
Hyundai sold 72,065 YF Sonata models in China last year, ranking 10th in the mid-sized car segment, while sales of 8,006 units last month saw it jump to sixth place ahead of the Guangzhou Honda Accord and Shanghai GM Buick Regal.
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Sales of Kia Motors’ K5 were 3,601 units last month, moving from 19th to 14th in the segment.
Korean carmakers accounted for 10.4% of China’s car market in January.
2011 Sonata Chinese TV ad (Mandarin)
