SAIC Motor, the parent company of MG Motor Australia, has reported global sales of 2.045 million vehicles during the first half of 2026. With this, SAIC becomes the first Chinese automaker to surpass the two-million-unit mark in the first six months of a calendar year.
The milestone was supported by a strong June 2026 performance, with SAIC Motor selling 395,000 vehicles globally during the month, an increase of 8.1% year-on-year. SAIC said the result was driven by strong demand across its brands, growing new energy vehicle (NEV) sales and accelerating international expansion.
SAIC records 2.045 million global sales in H1 2026
SAIC Motor’s key global results for the first six months of 2026 include:
- Global vehicle sales: 2.045 million
- New energy vehicle (NEV) sales: 796,000 units, up 23.1% year-on-year
- Overseas sales: 735,000 units, up 48.7% year-on-year
- IM Motors sales: up 107% year-on-year
The company’s self-owned brands also continued to perform strongly, with MG maintaining its position as the best-selling Chinese automotive brand in Europe for the 11th consecutive year.
SAIC expands EV and hybrid lineup globally
SAIC Motor introduced more than 20 new models across battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extended electric vehicle powertrains during the first half of 2026. This highlights the company’s continued focus on electrification, intelligent mobility and international expansion.
This included the launch of the MG4 EV Urban and MGS6 EV in Australia.
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MG Australia posts strong June and half-year results
According to VFACTS data, MG recorded 5,001 deliveries in June 2026, an increase of 28.4% compared with June 2025.
The MG ZS remained the brand’s leading car and continued to rank among Australia’s most popular small SUVs. Meanwhile, the MG4 Urban delivered a strong performance in the EV segment with 1,015 sales during the month.
According to VFACTS half-year data for January to June 2026, MG recorded 23,146 year-to-date sales in Australia, including:
- MG ZS: 8,984 sales, ranking fourth in the Small SUV segment
- MG3: 3,917 sales, ranking fourth in the Small Car segment
MG Australia highlights global backing
MG Motor Australia Marketing Director Dimitri Andreatidis said, “As MG continues to grow in Australia and New Zealand, we benefit from the global investment, technology innovation and product development being delivered across the wider SAIC Motor group. This momentum supports our continued expansion as we introduce more vehicles and technologies to meet the evolving needs of customers in our markets.”
The company said the result strengthens the global platform supporting MG’s future growth in Australia, where it continues expanding its range of passenger cars, SUVs and utes across petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains.
Bottom line
SAIC Motor has reached a major global milestone by becoming the first Chinese carmaker to sell more than two million vehicles in the first half of the year.
Growth in new energy vehicles, expanding overseas sales and strong Australian performance underline SAIC’s momentum as it broadens its global product portfolio.
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