Renault Korea said Sunday that its total April sales fell 40.5% from a year earlier to 6,199 vehicles, as exports slumped amid worsening international conditions.
Domestic sales dropped 23.4% to 4,025 units, while exports plunged 58% to 2,174, the company said.
Cumulative sales for January through April totaled 22,820 vehicles, down 20.2% from the same period a year earlier.
Hybrids accounted for 3,527 units of April domestic sales, or 87.6% of the total. The FILANTE HEV and Grand Koleos HEV sold 2,139 and 1,337 units, respectively, representing 100% and 86.3% of their model sales. Arkana HEV sales totaled 1,337 units, or 15.2% of overall domestic sales.
A Renault Korea official said April results weakened as economic uncertainty persisted, citing higher oil prices linked to the recent war in the Middle East. The official said the company will expand customer promotions starting in May, pointing to the proven competitiveness of its HEV E-Tech models.
In April exports, the Grand Koleos posted 894 units, the Arkana 260 and the Polestar 4 1,020, the company said.
Another company official said external uncertainty remains but Renault Korea will work to avoid disruptions in export volumes by optimizing production and shipping schedules.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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