Most popular car brands in Mexico
Car brands sold in Mexico, by origin
Japanese car brands in Mexico
Nissan is historically Mexico's best-selling brand and builds many of its cars locally in Aguascalientes.
American car brands in Mexico
American brands have a deep footprint, with Chevrolet among the market leaders.
German car brands in Mexico
Volkswagen's Puebla plant is one of its largest worldwide, making VW a household name in Mexico.
Korean car brands in Mexico
Kia and Hyundai have expanded quickly, with Kia operating a plant in Nuevo León.
Spanish car brands in Mexico
SEAT has a strong, long-standing following in the Mexican market.
Chinese car brands in Mexico
Mexico is one of the largest markets in the world for Chinese car brands. BYD and Chery (sold locally as Chirey) have expanded aggressively, alongside SAIC's MG and other newcomers, capturing a rapidly growing share of new-car sales.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most popular car brands in Mexico?
- Nissan, Chevrolet and Volkswagen have historically led the Mexican market, followed by Kia, Toyota, Mazda and Hyundai. Nissan and VW both build cars in Mexico.
- Which Chinese car brands are sold in Mexico?
- Mexico is a major market for Chinese brands. BYD and Chery (marketed as Chirey) are the most prominent, alongside MG (SAIC) and other entrants that have grown their share rapidly in recent years.
- Is Nissan a Mexican brand?
- No — Nissan is Japanese, but it has manufactured vehicles in Mexico since the 1960s and its Aguascalientes complex is one of its largest plants globally, which is why it feels like a local brand.
