Chinese Cars Conquer Chile as Asian Brands Hit 72% of Sales

2026-02-23 - 19:23

Key Points — Asian automakers now account for 72% of new car sales in Chile, with Chinese brands alone selling over 100,000 units in 2025 and surpassing both Japanese and Korean rivals for the first time — Chile’s open trade framework, including a pioneering free-trade agreement with Beijing, has made it one of the most