economy
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
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.