Some newly launched models have consecutively achieved “huge” sales figures and even before that, Kia Seltos and Toyota Corolla Cross had a period of time in a state of out-of-stock, buyers had to wait a long time. just received the car. Toyota Corolla Cross: 720-910 million VND Vehicles Toyota Corolla Cross (Image source: Internet) Toyota Corolla Cross is a small SUV model of the Japanese automaker that was launched at the same time as the Kia Seltos model. Toyota Corolla Cross is considered to be a “makeover” in terms of design and technology, shedding some of the traditional traditional style of Japanese models. However, the price of Toyota Corolla Cross is quite high compared to competitors in the same segment. With an amount of less than 750 million VND, buyers can only buy 1.8 G version for 720 million VND. Other versions are more expensive, the most advanced version 1.8 HV uses a hybrid engine with a list price of up to 980 million VND. Kia Seltos: 609-729 million VND Vehicles Kia Seltos (Image source: Internet) Going against the general trend of the market, this month Kia Seltos suddenly increased the price of all 3 versions to 10 million dong. This model used to be in a state of scarcity when the number of customers ordered increased. However, with its stylish design along with the leading technology support system in the segment, and possessing a competitive price, this model in recent months has taken turns to “win” the segment’s throne. Urban SUVs. Hyundai Kona: 636 – 750 million VND Hyundai Kona (Image source: Internet) When launched in 2018, this model quickly took the top of Ford Ecosport thanks to its youthful and modern design. However, recently, this model has given up its position when it was competed by emerging juniors Kia Seltos and Corolla Cross after 2 years without changes in appearance. Ford Ecosport: 603-686 million VND Ford Ecosport (Image source: Internet) Opening for the urban SUV segment in Vietnam since 2014, this model from the US cannot maintain its attraction and is subject to fierce competition from Japanese and Korean rivals. The EcoSport model was evaluated to be underdog during the time when high-rise, small-sized cars were in full bloom. Mitsubishi Xpander Cross: 670 million VND Mitsubishi Xpander Cross (Image source: Internet) Following the success of sales of the Mitsubishi Xpander 2020, Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 2021 has only launched a single version with the listed price at VND 670 million. Xpander Cross brings success thanks to its competitive price and more spacious space than other models in the same segment. Suzuki XL7: 589 – 599 million VND Suzuki XL7 (Image source: Internet) Suzuki XL7 is distributing to the Vietnamese market with only the GLX version with 2 options of felt seats and leather seats with prices of 589 and 599 million dong, respectively. This model currently owns the cheapest price in the segment.

In America, Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 There are 3 versions including L, LE and XLE. The price of this town has not been announced yet, but according to experts’ predictions, the starting price of the Corolla Cross 2022 will be $20,000 (equivalent to VND 456.41 million), competing with Chevrolet Trailblazer, Mazda CX -30, Hyundai Venue and . Toyota Corolla Cross 2022. Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 has overall dimensions of 4,460×1,825×1,646 mm, wheelbase 2,640 mm. That is to say, it is slightly larger than the C-HR, but smaller than the RAV4. The L version uses 17-inch alloy wheels, the other two versions use 18-inch wheels. Corolla Cross LE 2022 has air conditioning, 4.2-inch driver assistance screen. 7-inch infotainment screen, compatible with Amazon Alexa, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The LE version gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel, wireless smartphone charging, automatic climate control and an 8-inch infotainment system. Meanwhile, the XLE version uses Softex seats with heated front seats, 10-way power adjustment for the driver’s seat. Along with that is 2-zone automatic air conditioning, auto-dimming rearview mirror and 7-inch digital cluster display. Powering the Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 in the country is a 2-liter 4-cylinder Dynamic Force engine. This engine produces a maximum capacity of 169 horsepower and maximum torque of 203 Nm. CVT automatic transmission combined with front-wheel drive system. All versions of the Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 are equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense package, which includes active safety systems such as lane departure warning, automatic high beams and radar-based cruise control, traction control. traction, stability control and smart stop technology. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard equipment on both LE and XLE versions. The XLE version adds front and rear parking assist with automatic emergency braking.

In the first 4 months of the year, Kia Seltos was the best-selling 5-seater SUV in Vietnam with cumulative sales of 5,158 units, far ahead of competitors in the same segment such as Toyota Corolla Cross (3,909 vehicles) Hyundai Kona (1,413 vehicles), Honda HR-V (574 cars) or Ford EcoSport (480 cars). According to a Kia salesperson in Hanoi, the main contribution to this result of Seltos Luxury is between the Deluxe and Premium models. This version is the most chosen by customers among the 3 variants of Kia Seltos being sold in Vietnam. The price is “just right for the piece” and the design is eye-catching Currently, Kia Seltos has a suggested selling price of VND 609-729 million, VND 10-20 million higher depending on the version compared to the launch time in July 2020. In which, the Luxury version is priced at 659 million VND and the cost of rolling in Hanoi is about 760 million VND. This price is considered to be quite competitive when compared to other models in the same segment. For example, the 1.8G base version of Corolla Cross is priced at 720 million VND, HR-V version G costs 786 million VND, Kona 2.0AT Standard costs 636 million VND or Peugeot 2008 costs 739-829 million VND. With a small amount of money, combined with an eye-catching design, Kia Seltos Luxury has received a lot of attention from young users, suitable for customers who buy a car for the first time for family use and do not require too much of a car. equipment and technology. Anh Quoc Khanh (HCMC) said that when he bought a car half a year ago, he wondered about the highest version of Seltos and EcoSport, several tens of millions of dong more expensive. Finally, consulting with relatives, he chose Seltos because of its larger, more superficial shape, and the cabin design is also more modern and spacious than the American SUV, suitable for families. In addition, Mr. Khanh said that the appearance of Seltos Luxury and Premium is almost identical, only slightly different in the first part, taking the middle version is more suitable for financial conditions, saving a considerable amount of money spent on car maintenance. Sufficient amenities Of course, Kia Seltos Luxury users will have to accept utility cuts compared to the Premium version. The most noticeable is the front light cluster instead of the Full-LED type, the Luxury version is only equipped with Halogen Projector lights and fog lights, the turn signals are also Halogen type. In return, other highlights of Seltos in general are still maintained on the Luxury version, which can be mentioned 17-inch alloy wheels, LED position lights, LED taillights, chrome trim in the grille and rear. sport spoiler, shark fin antenna… The overall dimensions of the Kia Seltos are also good in the segment, slightly better than EcoSport, Kona and equivalent to Corolla Cross, 2008. Specifically, the Seltos length x width x height parameters are 4,315 x 1,800 x 1,645mm respectively. , wheelbase at 2,610 mm and the best ground clearance in the segment – 190 mm. According to Mr. Khanh, the amenities of the Luxury version are sufficient for family needs. Leather seats, automatic air conditioning, still 6 speakers and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a slightly smaller screen (8 inches compared to 10.25 inches) is not a problem. The main plus point is that there are rear vents, many B-class or even C-class SUVs lack this detail. The main disadvantage compared to the Premium version belongs to the driver when there is no electric seat, no ventilation, no cruise control or automatic anti-glare interior rearview mirror. The rest, no interior lights or the removal of the sunroof is also a good point because these two equipment are not necessary. Outstanding operating parameters but still minor errors It is easy to see that the parameter set of Kia Seltos is somewhat outstanding and attractive when placed next to rivals as well as models in the price range of 600-700 million VND. The 1.4L turbocharged engine has a capacity of 138 horsepower and 242 Nm of torque, along with the option of 3 driving modes and 3 terrain modes. However, the Korean SUV is inherently only an urban car and front-wheel drive, these functions can only partially support when it is necessary to go on bad roads, but it is difficult to use it for offroad. A 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard equipment to help improve turbo engine lag. However, with Vietnamese traffic conditions, when experiencing traffic jams or moving slowly, the Seltos gearbox may overheat and the gearbox overheating warning light will appear on the dashboard. This condition does not significantly affect the operation of the vehicle. Another problem that many Seltos often encounter is water leaking into the cabin when it rains. This error is reflected by users because the rubber gasket on the front door and chassis is not sealed, when it encounters water, it will leak. When this problem occurs, it will be received by the Kia dealer and fixed by shrinking the corrugated iron in the inner gasket of the door. Besides, because it is a hot car, the demand exceeds the supply, so Seltos often has a shortage of goods and buyers have to “line up” to receive the car. Exchange with Zing , a Kia sales team leader in Ho Chi Minh City said that if you make a deposit in mid-June, you will have to wait until the end of July to have a car, which means the waiting time is more than 1 month.

Specifically, Kia Seltos in Vietnam is manufactured and distributed by Thaco with a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine, different from the Seltos series equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine recalled because of an engine error in the US. Kia Seltos in Vietnam is equipped with a Kappa 1.4 T-GDi engine, with a capacity of 138 hp and a torque of 242 Nm. Previously, according to an announcement from the US Road Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 147,000 Kia Seltos and Souls had technical problems due to the incorrectly manufactured oil ring. standard. This leads to a possible lack of lubricating oil, overheating, locking the cylinders and potentially causing a fire hazard. If the engine is having problems, it will cause the lubricating oil to lose quickly, make strange noises or turn on the oil pressure warning light. Kia North America said it had dealt with the problem with its engine-clutch supplier. In addition, the vehicles in the summoning area will be checked and replaced with damaged parts. In Vietnam, Kia Seltos is an urban SUV that competes with Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Kona, Ford EcoSport, Mazda CX-30, Peugeot 2008 or Honda HR-V.

Ranked 5 urban SUV models in March: Kia Seltos ‘crushed’ Hyundai Kona.

The urban SUV segment is witnessing a fierce race between rivals Toyota Corolla Cross and Kia Seltos to compete for the top spot. Meanwhile, the “hot” car, once known as Hyundai Kona, is slowly being “turned away” by domestic consumers.

Kia Seltos: Sales of 1,602 units

According to VAMA sales report, summarizing in March 2021, sales of Kia Seltos were 1,602 units, leading in the urban SUV segment in the month. This car together in the ranking of 10 best-selling car models of the month when standing at No. 4.

Toyota Corolla Cross: Sales of 1,390 units

Affixing a long-standing brand name in the market helps “rookie” Toyota Corolla Cross get a “springboard” to quickly catch up with the “game” against competitors that have been open for sale for many years.

In the March 2021 rankings, Toyota Corolla Cross achieved sales of 1,390 units sold on the market. Compared to the leader, this car is only inferior to the leader of 212 units.

Hyundai Kona: Sales of 334 units

Hyundai Kona was once considered a new “monument” to replace the Ford EcoSport in the urban SUV segment, but the appearance of the Toyota Corolla Cross and Kia Seltos made this model lose market share.

In the whole of March, only 334 units were delivered to users. This number is not equal to the odd number of the Kia Seltos.

Honda HR-V: Sales of 173 units

As usual, the Honda HR-V continues to be a rather poor sales model. In March 2021, sales of HR-V were 173 units.

In the market, Honda HR-V does not sell as strongly as Kia Seltos or Hyundai Kona due to the highest selling price in the segment (786 – 871 million VND) because CBU is imported from Thailand instead of locally assembled.

Currently, Honda HR-V is being adjusted sharply by dealers in Vietnam with a reduction of up to 130 million VND to stimulate demand.

Ford EcoSport: Sales of 117 units

Ranked last in the ranking of 5 urban SUV models in March 2021 is a familiar Ford EcoSport name. Sales of this model sold for the month was 117 units.

In the context of new competitors appearing and quickly overwhelming sales, Ford has released an upgraded version with many changes in appearance such as removing the cornering wheel and adding comfort but not helping. Improved attractiveness with customers.

March 2021 saw a staggering recovery in the domestic auto market after the end of the Lunar New Year and the Covid-19 epidemic had stabilized.

According to the sales report from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA), the sales volume of the whole market reached 30,935 vehicles, including 21,089 passenger cars; 9,227 commercial vehicles and 619 specialized vehicles.

The multipurpose vehicle (SUV / Crossover) segment also witnessed a significant increase in sales compared to the previous month. Specifically, according to the VAMA report, 8,890 units were sold, more than doubling compared to February (with 4,136 units). This segment also accounted for 40.6% of passenger cars sold in March.

Suzuki XL7 entered the top 5 best-selling cars in the SUV / Crossover segment for the first time. (Graphic photo: Hoang Hiep)

In the past month, the top 5 best-selling cars in the segment were still the presence of familiar names in the first three positions: KIA Seltos, Toyota Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-5.

However, the surprise happened in the last two positions when Hyundai Tucson surpassed the “brother” SantaFe. Most surprising is the rise of the SUV Suzuki XL7 to be in the top 5 for the first time.

Here are the top 5 best-selling multi-purpose cars in March 2021:

1. KIA Seltos: 1,602 pcs

KIA Seltos has maintained high sales for many months and reached 1,602 units in March, up 58% from the previous month, leading the segment and ranked 4th in the best-selling car market. .

KIA Seltos has extremely stable sales since its launch.

Accumulated sales for the first quarter of 2021 of KIA Seltos reached 3,840 units, also ranked No. 1 in the SUV / Crossover segment in Vietnam.

Immediately after its launch in early August 2020, KIA Seltos has caused a new wave because of its dynamic appearance and many comfortable equipment, suitable for young customers. This car immediately became “hot” and continuously stood at high positions in the top 5 best-selling SUV / Crossover models.

Kia Seltos is assembled domestically and brought to the market 4 versions: Deluxe 1.4Turbo, Luxury 1.4Turbo, Premium 1.4Turbo and Premium 1.6 with prices from 599 million to 719 million VND.

Seltos uses two engine blocks of 1.4L Kappa combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission for a maximum capacity of 138 horsepower and a 1.6-liter engine combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission for a maximum capacity of 121 horsepower. .

2. Toyota Corolla Cross: 1,390 units

With 1,390 units sold in March, Toyota’s Crossover model has continued to outpace the Mazda CX-5 to firmly stand at number 2 in the best-selling multi-purpose vehicle segment. This sales increased more than 91% from the previous month.

Accumulated in the first 3 months of the year, Corolla Cross sold to the market approximately 3,000 units, also ranked second after KIA Seltos.

Toyota Corolla Cross is imported complete unit from Thailand to Vietnam. The car has 3 versions, including the Hybrid version 1.8HV.

After its debut in the Thai market on July 9, the 5-seater Toyota Corolla Cross was officially launched on the Vietnamese market on August 5 and immediately created a fever. Toyota’s new Crossover model is positioned between the Yaris Cross (class B) and RAV4 / Harrier (class C). Corolla Cross is the rival of Hyundai Kona, Honda HR-V, Kia Seltos and even Mazda CX-5 or Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, …

Currently, Corolla Cross is introduced to 3 versions: 1.8G, 1.8V using 1.8L petrol engine block for 140 horsepower capacity and Hybrid version 1.8HV, using 1.8L engine block for 98 horsepower capacity. , combined with a 600V electric motor, producing 72 horsepower capacity.

Corolla Cross is being imported CBU from Thailand by Toyota Vietnam. The selling price of this model ranges from 720 to 910 million VND.

3. Mazda CX-5: 1,002 units

With sales of more than 1,000 units sold, Mazda CX-5 has increased by 82% compared to February 2021 (with 551 units), ranked 3rd in the segment and still ranked 9th in the top selling cars. in the whole market, ahead of direct competitors such as Hyundai Tucson or Honda CR-V.

Mazda CX-5 is the flagship car of THACO Mazda in Vietnam.

Accumulating sales in the first quarter of 2021, the Mazda CX-5 sold 2,569 units and continues to show that this is the flagship model of THACO Mazda in Vietnam.

Currently, the Mazda CX-5 is assembled domestically and introduced to the market up to 6 versions, using 2.0L and 2.5L engines combined with 6-speed automatic transmission. The selling price of the Mazda CX-5 ranges from VND 829 million to VND 1.04 billion.

4. Hyundai Tucson: 928 units

Compared to the previous month with sales of only 288 units, Tucson has a miraculous acceleration when it reached 928 units in March, up 222%, surpassing familiar names like KIA Sorento or “brother”. Hyundai SantaFe to rank 4th in the top.

Hyundai Tucson sales increased more than 3 times in the past March.

Cumulative sales in the first quarter of 2021, Tucson reached 1,840 units, still less than SantaFe with 1,990 units.

Hyundai Tucson 2020 is locally assembled and launched from May 2019, with a 5-seater configuration. The car has 3 engine options and 4 versions including 2.0L petrol engine, 1.6L petrol engine and 2.0L diesel engine, combined with 6-speed or 7-speed automatic transmission. The selling price of this model ranges from 784 to 923 million dong.

5. Suzuki XL7: 885 units

Nearly 1 year since it was first imported and launched in Vietnam at the end of April 2020, this is the first month that Suzuki XL7 has had such high sales. The number of 885 units sold helped the XL7 be present in the top 5 best-selling multi-purpose cars in the market for the first time.

Suzuki XL7 is the first time in the top selling multi-purpose vehicle.

Suzuki XL7 is an SUV model imported from Indonesia with a single version priced at 589 million dong. This 7-seat SUV uses a 1.5-liter front-wheel drive engine, combined with a 4-speed automatic transmission for a maximum capacity of 103 horsepower.

In addition, the sales of some notable SUV / Crossover models in March 2021 were as follows: Hyundai SantaFe: 882 units; Ford Everest: 817 units; Toyota Fortuner: 652 units; Honda CR-V: 598 units; KIA Sorento: 498 units; Vinfast LuxSA2.0: 470 units; Toyota Rush: 460 units; Mazda CX-8: 412 units, …

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