China provides a huge market for car manufacturers worldwide, making this country a top player in the automobile industry. The Chinese are a little picky when it comes to cars, and not all car models find favor with buyers.

Below are the top-selling cars in China for you to explore.

1. Volkswagen Sagitar

This sedan has a good engine and is about 4.6 meters long.

With this car, you’ll have three engine options: a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine, a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine, and a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine. With such a small capacity, you may find it more challenging to handle accelerating and may run into problems with comparative negligence if there's a collision and you can't appropriately react.

The Volkswagen Sagitar’s design is based on the Volkswagen Jetta, the 5th generation model. So, it’s somewhere between the Volkswagen Passat and Volkswagen Bora in China.

2. Haval H6

In China, the Haval H6 is extremely popular. The first generation of this model is already in the China market, where it has captured a market share of about 2%. The Haval H6 is an SUV with a 4-wheel drive option and features two choices of engines.

3. Changan CS75

If you are looking for a car that feels comfortable even in rough terrain, consider the Changan CS75. With a ground clearance of 119 mm, your comfort is guaranteed wherever you go.

The Changan CS75 is an SUV that measures about 4.6 meters with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission. The SUV has two engine options: a 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine or a 2-liter naturally aspirated engine. The car makes 158bhp with the petrol engine, while the aspirated engine has a power of 177bhp.

4. Nissan Sylphy

The Nissan Sylphy is 4.6 meters long. This sedan can take you places thanks to its powerful engine. With 139 horsepower at 6000 rpm, it may not be sporty but has excellent control and cruising capabilities.

5. Volkswagen Bora

The Volkswagen Bora takes up 1.6% of China’s auto market share. You can choose the 1.4-liter turbo petrol engine or the 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine. The Volkswagen Bora measures about 4.6 meters long. With front-wheel drive, it may not be ideal for mountainous terrain, but that doesn't stop it from being a top-selling car.

6. Excelle GT Buick

The Buick Excelle GT is a sedan based on the Chevrolet Traverse. With this car, you’ll get a 3-cylinder 1.3-liter eco-technology engine with a mild hybrid system. It's fuel-efficient, with a mileage of 18 km/l.

The Buick Excelle GT replaced the Chevrolet Cruz and is referred to as the Buick Verano in China. This car enjoys about 1.5% of China's motor vehicle market share.

7. Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is not only popular in China but across the world. It’s a sedan with a hybrid engine option with 204 Nm of torque and 169 bhp of power. The gasoline capacity is 2 liters and comes with a CVT and a 6-speed manual transmission. Many car buyers like the Toyota Corolla because it’s fuel-efficient.

8. Mini EV Wuling Hong Guang

If you like small cars that you can drive around town doing some shopping, the Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV is your number one option. This small 2-door EV sells like hot cakes in China. It’s a budget car launched jointly by General Motors and SAIC. These EV vehicles have a power rating of 17 bhp at 85 Nm of torque. You can charge it at any 240 V outlet; when fully charged, it offers a range of 170 km.

Exploring China's Favorite Cars

There you have it; the top eight best-selling cars in China. Whether you're looking for a unique option for your next car or want to know what to look for when you're in the country, you can use this list as you guide.