- SAIC’s overseas vehicle sales jumped 72.5% in July to 142,000, lifting seven‑month exports 52.1% to 876,000 units.
- MG drove growth—European sales hit 218,000 YTD, Italy surpassing 150,000 users and BEV/HEV lineups accelerating.
- SAIC broadened localization with new models, local production, technology showcases, and direct distribution in key markets.
On Aug. 17, SAIC Motor released its latest overseas sales data.
The automaker sold 142,000 vehicles in overseas markets in July, up 72.5% year over year, while sales for the first seven months reached 876,000 units, an increase of 52.1%.
As competition intensifies in China’s domestic auto market, overseas markets have become an increasingly important source of growth for SAIC.
Unlike its previous reliance on finished-vehicle exports, SAIC has accelerated new-model launches this year across Europe, Southeast Asia and South America.
This automaker continues to expand local production, sales networks and technology deployment, with overseas business increasingly shifting toward localized operations.
MG remains one of the key growth drivers for SAIC overseas.
From January to July 2026, MG sold 218,000 vehicles in Europe, up 22.8% year over year, maintaining its lead among Chinese automotive brands in the region by sales.
In Italy, MG’s cumulative user base has surpassed 150,000, making the country the brand’s second European market after the UK to exceed 150,000 users.
At the same time, MG is expanding its new energy lineup, with battery-electric and hybrid models being rolled out in more markets.
On June 17, MG launched the new all-electric hatchback MG4 Urban in Thailand, offering Standard, Long Range and Flagship variants. The model is also produced locally.
On July 16, the model entered the Brazilian market, accompanied by the rollout of local sales and after-sales networks.
The global model had previously been introduced in markets including the UK, Germany, Australia and Singapore.
Beyond BEVs, MG’s HEV lineup is also gaining momentum, with overseas sales approaching 27,000 units in July, roughly double the year-earlier level.
On July 29, MG unveiled the ZS Hybrid+ at the Indonesia International Auto Show, further expanding its hybrid lineup in Southeast Asia.
Also launched at the Indonesian auto show was the Wuling Aira EV, a model derived from the same platform lineage as the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV and produced locally at Wuling’s Cikarang plant in Indonesia.
SAIC-GM-Wuling is also seeing strong overseas momentum, with exports exceeding 30,000 vehicles for the fourth consecutive month and cumulative overseas sales surpassing 200,000 units in the first seven months.
Beyond new models, SAIC is also working to strengthen two other areas of its overseas operations: technology and distribution infrastructure.
On July 8, MG held a technology event in London, showcasing its Plug-in Hybrid+ powertrain, SolidCore semi-solid-state battery and MG Parking smart cockpit and driver-assistance technologies.
The following day, MG brought the MG Go! compact electric concept and MG Cyber coupe-SUV concept to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
On the distribution side, MG established wholly owned sales companies in Belgium and Luxembourg in July, taking direct responsibility for local distribution, sales and channel operations.
Commercial vehicles are also an important contributor to SAIC’s overseas growth.
SAIC Maxus sold 14,000 vehicles overseas in July, up 69% year over year, with its products now available in more than 100 countries and regions.
In Greece’s light commercial vehicle market, Maxus has held the top market share among Chinese brands for six consecutive months.
SAIC’s heavy-truck and bus businesses are also expanding overseas.
Recently, SAIC Hongyan signed a strategic cooperation agreement with a major Thai port customer covering 1,000 new energy heavy trucks, adding another large-scale order for Chinese NEV commercial vehicles in Southeast Asia.
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