Koreans Most Interested in Purchasing SUVs, Hybrid Cars: Poll | Be Korea-savvy

Koreans Most Interested in Purchasing SUVs, Hybrid Cars: Poll


This file photo offered by Hyundai Motor Group shows the Hyundai Tucson SUV.

This file photo offered by Hyundai Motor Group shows the Hyundai Tucson SUV.

SEOUL, March 17 (Korea Bizwire)A recent survey showed that South Koreans intending to buy automobiles this year tend are primarily considering sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and hybrid cars.

Local used car dealer Encar.com conducted a survey of 3,427 consumers, of which 71.4 percent said they were planning to buy a car this year.

Among those who planned on buying a car this year, 55.2 percent said they would buy an SUV or recreational vehicles (RV), followed by sedans at 27.8 percent, coupe/convertibles at 6.2 percent, and minivans at 3.8 percent.

By fuel type, 31.7 percent were interested in buying a hybrid vehicle, followed by electric cars at 28.2 percent, gasoline at 24.8 percent and diesel at 14.2 percent.

“Backed by the growth of the domestic eco-friendly car market, consumer awareness and preference towards hybrid and electric cars greatly improved this year,” Encar.com said.

Ashley Song (ashley@koreabizwire.com)

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