Output in China Tops 2 Million in September

Vehicle production in China totaled 2,007,075 units in September, up 4.3% from like-2013. This was the fourth month in 2014 to see production top the 2 million-unit mark, and was the largest volume posted since April.

Car and light-truck builds grew considerably in the month, up 5.8% and 4.5%, respectively. Car production topped 1 million for the first time since June with 1,102,645 units built, the largest volume since December 2013’s 1,163,966-unit finish. Light trucks also saw their largest monthly volume since April with an 815,176-unit total.

Bus production rebounded in September, climbing 5.3% from year-ago following a 0.4% drop in August, while medium/heavy trucks were unable to post positive growth in the month, falling 15.1% from year-ago.

Production of the all-new GoNow GX6 began in September with just 22 units built. The vehicle was one of many new SUVs to hit the market in the last year and is a more affordable version of Land Rover’s Range Rover Sport model. Prices will range from RMB110,000 to RMB160,000 ($17,900 to $26,053).

SAIC GM-Wuling’s Hongguang van landed the top spot among models in September for the 12^th consecutive month with 58,735 units produced. Shanghai VW’s Lavida placed second with 47,374 units and FAW Volkswagen’s Jetta sedan rounded out the top three with 46,276 units.

With an 8.4% share of the market, FAW Volkswagen was the top-producing manufacturer in the month. SAIC GM trailed slightly with a 7.8% share of production and SAIC GM-Wuling placed third with 7.5%.

Through September, 17,225,850 vehicles were produced in China, up 8.1% from like-2013.

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