Vehicle sales in Colombia soared 53% in March after marking the best start to the year since 2012
The sector surpasses pre-pandemic levels and consolidates an expansive phase after years of adjustment. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Colombian automotive market registered 28,142 new vehicles in March 2026, a 53.4% increase year-over-year.
- First-quarter registrations reached 73,659 vehicles, a 47.8% growth compared to the previous year.
- SUVs remain the dominant segment, but growth is strongest in versatile and mixed-use categories.
- Electric vehicle registrations increased by 267% in March, with hybrids up 72.3%.
- Bogotá led regional growth with a 121% increase in March registrations.
- Kia, Renault, Tesla, Mazda, and Chevrolet were the top five brands in March registrations.
- The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling model in March.