- Top 10 Best Selling Chinese Cars in Saudi Arabia
- Dominance of Budget Friendly Cars
- Rise of the SUV Segment in Saudi Arabia
- Brand and Model Diversity
- Market Share Compared to the Overall Saudi Market
The Saudi automotive market witnessed intense competition during the first half of 2025, with Chinese cars continuing to strengthen their presence and post impressive sales figures. These models have combined competitive pricing, modern technology, and designs that align with Saudi consumer preferences, making them an increasingly popular choice.
According to official sales data, Chinese car sales reached 47,728 units between January and June 2025, representing 11.6% of the total market. This performance proves that their success is no longer just a temporary trend, but rather a sustained and growing presence in the Kingdom.
Top 10 Best Selling Chinese Cars in Saudi Arabia
The ten best selling Chinese models recorded a combined total of 26,943 units sold, representing 56.45% of all Chinese car sales in the Kingdom during the first half of 2025. The ranking is as follows:
Rank | Model | Sales | Share of Total Chinese Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | MG 5Bahrain MG 5Egypt MG 5KSA MG 5Kuwait MG 5Oman MG 5Qatar MG 5UAE MG 5 | 4,910 | 10.29% |
2 | Jetour T2Bahrain Jetour T2Egypt Jetour T2KSA Jetour T2Kuwait Jetour T2Oman Jetour T2Qatar Jetour T2UAE Jetour T2 | 4,027 | 8.44% |
3 | Geely EmgrandUAE Geely EmgrandBahrain Geely EmgrandKSA Geely EmgrandKuwait Geely EmgrandOman Geely EmgrandQatar Geely EmgrandEgypt Geely Emgrand | 3,213 | 6.73% |
4 | ChanganUAE ChanganKSA ChanganEgypt ChanganKuwait ChanganQatar ChanganBahrain ChanganOman Changan Eado Plus | 2,897 | 6.07% |
5 | HavalUAE HavalKSA HavalKuwait HavalQatar HavalOman HavalBahrain HavalEgypt Haval H9 | 2,474 | 5.18% |
6 | Changan Alsvin | 2,377 | 4.98% |
7 | GeelyUAE GeelyKSA GeelyKuwait GeelyQatar GeelyOman GeelyBahrain GeelyEgypt Geely GX3 Pro | 1,845 | 3.87% |
8 | Haval Jolion | 1,821 | 3.82% |
9 | MG 3 | 1,690 | 3.54% |
10 | Jetour T1 | 1,689 | 3.54% |
Dominance of Budget Friendly Cars
The list clearly shows that the budget segment, particularly compact sedans, continues to dominate the market. The MG 5 topped the sales chart thanks to its balance of affordability, reliability, and fuel efficiency. It was followed by the Geely Emgrand and Changan Eado Plus, both of which appeal to buyers seeking a practical daily driver with low running costs. This consistent demand explains their strong positions in Saudi Arabia’s sales rankings.
Rise of the SUV Segment in Saudi Arabia
While sedans dominated the top spots, Chinese SUVs made a strong impact with four models featured in the list, including the Jetour T2, Haval H9, Geely GX3 Pro, and Haval Jolion, along with the Jetour T1. This variety highlights the growing demand among Saudi consumers for versatile vehicles that offer generous space, flexible seating, and capabilities suited for both family trips and comfortable daily commuting.
Brand and Model Diversity
The rankings showed a well distributed presence across multiple brands. MG appeared with a sedan and a hatchback (MG 5 and MG 3), Changan entered with two sedans (Eado Plus and Alsvin), Jetour had two family oriented SUVs (T2 and T1), and Haval featured two SUVs at different sizes and segments (H9 and Jolion). This diversity gives buyers a broader range of choices to match different tastes and budgets.
Market Share Compared to the Overall Saudi Market
When evaluating the performance of these models within the wider Saudi automotive market, which reached 411,254 vehicles in the first half of 2025, the MG 5 alone secured 1.19 percent of total sales. This is an impressive achievement for an affordable Chinese sedan in a market dominated by long established Japanese, American, and European brands.
These figures make it clear that Chinese cars are no longer just lower priced alternatives. They now compete seriously by combining attractive pricing, advanced technology, and modern design, making them strong contenders in the buying decisions of Gulf consumers.
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