Chevrolet Sail Sales Figures

Chevrolet Sail

These statistics include sales figures of the Chevrolet Sail sedan and hatchback. Sales figures of the Chevrolet Sail RV, also called Lova RV, are published separately. The Chevrolet Sail is a subcompact car produced by SAIC-GM, a joint venture of General Motors in China. It was first launched in 2001 as the Buick Sail, and was renamed Chevrolet Sail in 2005. The Sail is currently in its third generation, which was launched in 2019.

Chevrolet Sail Overview

The Chevrolet Sail is an automobile developed by the joint venture between General Motors (GM) and SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker. It has been sold under different brands and names in various markets around the world. The car was originally designed and manufactured in China and was branded as the “Buick Sail” when it was first introduced in the Chinese market in the early 2000s. As the model evolved, it was rebadged as the Chevrolet Sail when GM phased out the Buick brand in China. Over the years, multiple generations and facelifts of the Chevrolet Sail have been launched.

Outside of China, the Chevrolet Sail found its way into several emerging markets. It was exported and sold in countries like India, Chile, Peru, and several other South American and Asian markets. Its competitive price point and the backing of the Chevrolet brand made it an appealing choice in these regions.

Chevrolet Sail Sales Figures

The Chevrolet Sail was generally well-received in the markets it was sold in due to its affordability, decent fuel efficiency, and the trust in the Chevrolet brand. However, like any car, feedback varied based on the region, local manufacturing quality, and specific iterations of the model. The production and sale of the Chevrolet Sail continued into the 2020s, but its presence in certain markets might have diminished or evolved based on GM’s global strategy and local market conditions.

Chevrolet Sail China Sales Data & Charts

China Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2001 29,918
2002 56,928
2003 51,976
2004 57,839
2005 46,012
2006 24,678
2007 18,420
2008 23
2009 0
2010 131,318
2011 211,591
2012 279,740
2013 276,302
2014 253,341
2015 216,627
2016 140,283
2017 123,760
2018 154,141
2019 90,173
2020 22,795
2021 50,376
2022 15,041

China Annual Sales