Analysis of the passenger car regional market trends in January 2026: The growth potential in the northern region is greater, while the southern region is relatively strong.

The China Automobile Dealers Association stated in a document that with the development of the economy, changes in domestic demand and export diversification have altered the structure of regional car markets. In the favorable environment of the national "two new" policy promoting demand for passenger cars, the national retail market for passenger cars in 2026 presents a special trend of consumption upgrading and differential growth. 1. The trend of sharp differentiation is evident. From the changes in the trends of car markets in various regions, the subsidy policy encourages high-end cars while the economy car segment is sluggish, reflecting the efficiency drive of policies. 2. Regional growth in consumption is differentiated, with greater growth potential in northern regions and stronger growth in southern regions. 3. Hybrid power has become the winner in some regions, with the trend of plug-in hybrids experiencing significant decline. 4. The trend of C-class car models in 2026 is strong, with strong performance of larger three-row cars. Large SUVs in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong also show strong performance.