SUV Sales Lead Automotive Market Growth in April with a 73.2% Increase
Portafolio Journalist 05.01.2026 09:48 Updated: 05.01.2026 12:23
TL;DR
- The automotive market grew in April 2026, with SUVs showing a 73.2% increase compared to April 2025.
- Total new vehicle registrations reached 26,787 units, a 54% increase from the previous year.
- SUVs accounted for 17,171 registrations in April, a 73.2% rise, and 59,716 units in the first four months, a 60.1% increase.
- Electric vehicle registrations grew by 304% (5,192 units) and hybrid vehicles by 76% (7,476 units) in April.
- The Tesla Model Y was the top-selling model, representing 8.5% of the total market in April.
- Bogotá saw a 108% growth in vehicle registrations in April, with the city registering 7,918 units.
- Commercial passenger and cargo vehicles also saw significant increases of 71% and 40.5%, respectively.