Automotive sector registers its best performance in more than a decade in February 2026
Portafolio Journalist 03.01.2026 09:45 Updated: 03.01.2026 09:45
TL;DR
- Colombian automotive sector recorded its best February performance since 2011, with 25,548 new vehicles registered.
- Sales increased by 49.4% compared to February 2025, exceeding 25,000 units for the first time in recent years.
- Electric vehicle registrations grew by 129% (2,508 units), and hybrid vehicles by 72.1% (6,694 units).
- Commercial cargo vehicles saw a 199% increase, while SUVs and vans grew by 154.7% and 84.8% respectively.
- Madrid (Cundinamarca) led territorial growth with a 151% increase in registrations.
- Kia led brand performance with 14.6% market share, followed by Renault, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Mazda.
- Total registrations for January-February 2026 reached 45,517 units, a 44.5% increase year-on-year.
- The positive performance signals a favorable outlook for the rest of 2026, driven by new electric/hybrid models, price stabilization, and recovering consumption.