The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report shows that locally assembled cars sold 104,277 vehicles as of August 2023. Additionally, 80,277 imported cars were also sold. This data indicates the continued strong appeal of imported car models to Vietnamese customers, even with a 50% tax incentive given to locally assembled cars.

The majority of the top-selling imported car models in Vietnam during the first half of 2023 were from Japanese brands. These cars were manufactured and assembled in Thailand and Indonesia before being imported to Vietnam. Here is detailed information about the 5 most popular imported cars in Vietnam:

1. Mitsubishi Xpander

Mitsubishi Xpander remains a preferred choice among Vietnamese consumers after 5 years in the market. It stands as Mitsubishi’s flagship model in Vietnam and has continuously dominated the segment for many years. Furthermore, the Xpander consistently appears in the top 10 best-selling cars each year.

In the first 8 months of 2023, Mitsubishi Xpander sold a total of 12,269 vehicles, leading the overall market and potentially becoming the best-selling product of the year.

In the Vietnamese market, Mitsubishi Xpander is available in 4 versions with prices ranging from 560 – 658 million VND.

2. Toyota Corolla Cross

In the first 8 months of 2023, Toyota Corolla Cross sold 9,160 units. Thanks to its youthful and modern design, as well as a range of attractive features that meet both needs and fuel efficiency, the car has successfully won customers’ hearts. Despite its price increase since the beginning of 2023, its sales volume continues to dominate the competition.

In the Vietnamese market, Toyota Corolla Cross is available in 3 versions with prices ranging from 755 – 955 million VND.

3. Ford Everest

In the first 8 months of 2023, 5,930 Ford Everest vehicles were sold in the Vietnamese market. With its strong and modern design, spacious interior space, convenience, and flexible operation, Everest is the preferred choice for many Vietnamese customers. Furthermore, continuous upgrades based on user feedback have enabled the new generation Ford Everest to achieve impressive sales and lead the SUV market segment. This 7-seater SUV is completely imported from Thailand.

In the Vietnamese market, Ford Everest is available in 5 versions with prices ranging from 1,099 – 1,499 billion VND.

4. Toyota Raize

Despite being in the Vietnamese market for only two years, Toyota Raize has captivated domestic consumers. Its advantages include its competitive price, strong brand, impressive design, spacious interior space, and remarkable features within its price range. Despite facing difficulties, the sales volume of Toyota Raize in the first 8 months of 2023 reached 3,135 units.

In the Vietnamese market, Toyota Raize is available in only 1 version with prices ranging from 552 – 563 million VND (depending on the exterior color, the price will vary).

5. Mitsubishi Attrage

The Mitsubishi Attrage is currently very popular among Vietnamese customers. Although it faces tough competition in the B-segment sedan market, the Attrage has exhibited consistent performance throughout the year, with sales volume consistently close to the leading group. In the first 8 months of 2023, the cumulative sales figure for this B-segment sedan reached 3,141 units.

Currently, the Mitsubishi Attrage is imported from Thailand and is available in 3 versions with prices ranging from 380 – 490 million VND.

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