- Mexico Light Vehicle Sales climbed 7.6% during June 2026.
- Chinese automakers expanded market share across the country.
Mexico's light vehicle market maintained positive momentum during June 2026 as new vehicle deliveries reached 126,778 units, representing a 7.6% increase compared with June 2025. According to data released by the country's national statistics agency, cumulative deliveries for the January-June 2026 period climbed to 754,390 units, reflecting year-on-year growth of 5.3%. The latest performance highlights sustained demand across the passenger vehicle sector while demonstrating continued competition among established manufacturers and emerging brands operating in the Mexican automotive market.
Top Automakers by June 2026 Sales Performance
Market leadership remained with Nissan, which delivered 19,279 vehicles during June despite recording an 8.9% decline from the previous year. General Motors secured second place with 14,904 units, posting a modest 1.1% increase. Volkswagen Group ranked third after selling 14,038 vehicles, an improvement of 6.4%. Toyota recorded 10,662 deliveries, growing 4.9%, while Kia completed the top five with 9,506 units, representing a 1.0% year-over-year increase.
June 2026 Leading Light Vehicle Brands in Mexico
| Brand | June 2026 Sales | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan | 19,279 | -8.9% |
| General Motors | 14,904 | +1.1% |
| Volkswagen Group | 14,038 | +6.4% |
| Toyota | 10,662 | +4.9% |
| Kia | 9,506 | +1.0% |
Chinese Brands Continue Expanding Presence
Chinese manufacturers continued strengthening their position in the Mexican market during June 2026. MG Motor led this group with 4,873 units, achieving a strong 32.6% year-over-year increase. Geely followed with 4,103 vehicles sold, delivering an impressive 159.0% growth. Changan reported sales of 2,008 units, up 25.4%, while JAC recorded 2,001 units, reflecting a slight decline of 2.1%. Collectively, Chinese-affiliated brands continued to increase their influence within the country's competitive automotive landscape.
Growing Market Share Signals Stronger Competition
June 2026 also marked the first sales registration in Mexico for Leapmotor, a Chinese automaker in which Stellantis holds a strategic equity investment. The arrival of another Chinese brand further strengthened the segment's presence. Combined sales reported by Chinese-affiliated manufacturers to INEGI expanded their overall market share to approximately 12%, placing them at a level comparable with well-established Korean and German automotive brands. This trend reflects increasing consumer acceptance and intensifying competition across the Mexican passenger vehicle market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drove Mexico's light vehicle market growth in June 2026?
Mexico's light vehicle market recorded sales of 126,778 units in June 2026, representing a 7.6% increase compared with June 2025. Total deliveries during the January-June period reached 754,390 units, up 5.3% year over year. While Nissan remained the market leader, growing competition from global manufacturers and expanding Chinese brands contributed to a more dynamic market, with Chinese-affiliated automakers collectively reaching about 12% market share according to INEGI data.
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