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May 6, 2026

Kia, Renault and Tesla, favorites of the Colombian automotive market: they account for almost 50% of registrations in April

Portafolio Journalist 05/03/2026 10:26 Updated: 05/03/2026 10:26

Kia, Renault and Tesla, favorites of the Colombian automotive market: they account for almost 50% of registrations in April

TL;DR

  • Colombian automotive market shows strong recovery in April 2026 with a 54% increase in new vehicle registrations.
  • Kia, Renault, and Tesla were among the top five brands, accounting for 47.7% of the market share.
  • Electric vehicle registrations grew by 304% in April, with Tesla securing the third position.
  • The SUV segment experienced the highest growth at 73.2%, followed by passenger and cargo commercial vehicles.
  • Hybrid vehicle registrations increased by 76% in April, totaling 7,476 units.
  • Bogotá led regional growth with a 108% increase in registrations, followed by Medellín and Armenia.