Toyota Honda Nissan China sales decline in February 2026

Japanese automakers released their February 2026 sales figures for the Chinese market, revealing a mixed performance across leading brands. The latest Toyota Honda Nissan China sales data shows that all three manufacturers experienced year-over-year declines in total monthly deliveries, reflecting the continued competitive pressure in the world’s largest automotive market. However, several key models maintained strong demand, indicating that certain vehicle segments remain resilient despite broader market fluctuations.

Toyota reports moderate decline but strong flagship model demand

Toyota recorded February sales of 82,500 vehicles in China, representing a 13.9 percent decline compared with the same month in the previous year. The joint venture GAC Toyota delivered 41,809 units, showing only a marginal year-over-year drop of 0.4 percent. Demand remained strong for flagship models including the Camry, Highlander, and Sienna, which collectively reached 20,761 units and increased 12 percent year-over-year. Toyota’s cumulative year-to-date sales reached 227,900 vehicles, reflecting a slight decline of 1.9 percent compared with the previous year.

Honda and Nissan also report lower February volumes

Honda announced on March 6 that its February sales totaled 28,780 vehicles in China, marking a 15.0 percent year-over-year decline. Dongfeng Honda contributed 17,583 units and showed growth of 10.1 percent compared with the previous year, while the CR-V model recorded 10,102 units, increasing 13.2 percent. Nissan also reported weaker performance with February sales of 25,391 units, down 19.4 percent year-over-year. Its cumulative year-to-date sales reached 75,415 units, down 2.0 percent, while Dongfeng Nissan prepares to begin pre-orders for the upcoming NX8 large five-seat SUV.