Chinese automakers have expanded their lineups and dealer networks in Vietnam, but sales have yet to make a major breakthrough, according to industry expert Doan Anh Dung. New arrivals in 2026 include the Jaecoo J5, Lynk & Co 02 and 03, BYD Sealion 5 and models from Wuling. Dealer counts compiled from automakers’ websites put Wuling at nine, MG at 29, BYD at 35, Lynk & Co at 36, Omoda & Jaecoo at 39, and Geely at about 56.
Dung said the central constraint is the size of the market segment interested in Chinese cars, rather than showroom availability by itself. Buyer interest is growing, but not sharply, as more major brands—including BYD, Chery and Geely—compete for a share. With sales spread across numerous outlets, the volume handled by each dealership can remain low. Japanese and South Korean brands, by contrast, have built customer loyalty over several generations. Dung expects it may take another three to five years for cars from the 2022–2024 model years to demonstrate their durability and ease buyers’ concerns.
The used-car market also shows uneven results: some models have lost around 20% of their value, while vehicles that once sold readily have reportedly struggled to find buyers even at asking prices of VND 300 million. Resale performance can differ substantially between models from the same brand. Dung advises prospective buyers of used Chinese cars to have a vehicle checked in two places; he says the extra expense, potentially a few million dong, may help avoid costly warranty disputes, particularly with brands that remain less established in Vietnam.