Sales from several China-based auto brands such as Chery, Zeekr, MG, and GAC have soared in Singapore’s car market this February.
Market overview
Overall car sales in Singapore amounted to 4,007 units in February, up 3.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY). Despite the modest increase, year-to-date (YTD) sales performed much better compared to last year.
So far in 2026, 8,273 new vehicles were sold, a significant 25.7 increase from the same period in 2025.
Sales by brand
February’s top‑selling brands were led by BYD, Toyota and Tesla, while BMW, Honda and Mercedes‑Benz all recorded sharp year‑on‑year declines.
Tesla recorded the strongest growth among major brands with an 85.1 per cent surge, while Mercedes‑Benz saw the steepest decline, falling 46.2 per cent year‑on‑year.
Major Manufacturer Car Sales – February 2026
| Brand | Units Sold | YoY Change | Market Share |
| BYD | 888 | +10% | 22.2% |
| Toyota | 624 | +36.8% | 15.6% |
| Tesla | 485 | +85.1% | 12.1% |
| BMW | 278 | –37.4% | 6.9% |
| Honda | 235 | –35.6% | 5.9% |
| Mercedes‑Benz | 222 | –46.2% | 5.5% |
Chinese cars see success
In contrast to the top six brands, Chinese automakers Chery, Zeekr, MG and GAC made notable year‑on‑year gains.
Their performances varied widely, with Chery rocketing 440 per cent while GAC posted the most modest rise at 95.2 per cent.
ZEEKR did not make the top 10 but placed 11th, with 90 units sold and 2.2 per cent market share acquired.
Chinese Brand Sales – February 2026
| Brand | Units Sold | YoY Change | Market Share |
| Chery | 162 | +440% | 4.0% |
| MG | 124 | +210% | 3.1% |
| GAC | 123 | +95.2% | 3.1% |
| Zeekr | 90 | N/A | 2.2% |
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