SAIC Motor, China’s largest automaker by sales, reported overseas sales of 1.166 million vehicles in the first three quarters of 2025, up 52.4% year-on-year and already surpassing its total overseas sales for all of 2024, according to Chinese outlet First Electric. The company’s total sales for the period reached 3.147 million units, keeping it at the top of China’s auto industry.
MG’s European momentum
In Europe, SAIC’s largest overseas market, the MG brand sold over 280,000 vehicles in the first three quarters, a 23% increase. In September alone, MG sold 18,000 new cars in the UK, setting a monthly record, with electrified models — including BEVs (battery-electric), HEVs, and PHEVs (plug-in hybrids) — accounting for 91.6% of sales. The MG4 EV Urban topped its segment with a 16.5% market share.
In Poland, MG reached a 4.38% share of the passenger car market in September, ranking seventh among single brands, with monthly sales up 88% year-on-year. The brand’s first-nine-month registrations grew 44%.
MG’s Hybrid+ family, including the MG3 Hybrid+, MG HS PHEV, MG S9 PHEV, and MG ZS Hybrid+, won 12 awards from global automotive media such as Auto Express and What Car?.
Expanding beyond Europe
SAIC is also pushing into other regions. In Central America and the Caribbean, MG sales rose 86% year-on-year across 18 markets in the first three quarters. The brand showcased models like the MG3 HEV, ZS HEV, MG4 Urban, and MG S5 EV at the China Auto Expo in Buenos Aires.
SAIC’s commercial vehicle arm also hit a record in September, with overseas sales of 18,395 units, up 120% year-on-year. The company leads Chinese light commercial vehicle exports to Europe, with nearly 100,000 units in operation there. Its eDELIVER electric van family offers the most complete lineup in Europe.
At the IAA Transportation show in Hanover in September, SAIC unveiled its first full-range commercial vehicle matrix, including the new Xingji L, the 2027 eTerron 9, and the Yuejin eDeliver75 electric light truck. The company plans to establish three European strategic hubs: a technical support center in Frankfurt, a training center in the UK, and a parts logistics center in Poland. Its Maxus direct-sales system in Germany is also operational.
Globally, SAIC commercial vehicles are gaining ground. In Australia, Maxus pickup sales rose 14% month-on-month in the 4×4 segment, with T60/T60 MAX up 31%. In Argentina, the eDELIVER 9 (known domestically as the New Tour EV90) won a DHL order for electric light vans, setting a local record. In Singapore, Maxus leads the electric light commercial vehicle segment, while in Hong Kong the MIFA 7 (Domestic Maxus 7) remains the top-selling MPV. In Egypt, the G50 has accumulated over 1,400 orders.
SAIC’s joint ventures are also exporting more. In September, SAIC Volkswagen shipped its first batch of the new Lamando L to Mexico, marking its entry into North America. SAIC GM’s Buick Electra E7 has been exported to South Korea, with plans to expand to other regions.
SAIC’s overseas strategy is shifting from product exports to a “system-based” approach integrating vehicles, technology, services, supply chain, and local operations, as the company moves from “going out” to “going in” to global markets.
