Veloz Cross unexpectedly rose to the top of the gasoline car segment.

The automotive market in April 2026 saw a decline but also witnessed several surprises, most notably the breakthrough growth of the Toyota Veloz Cross with over 1,500 vehicles delivered to customers.

Toyota was the best-selling brand in the gasoline and diesel vehicle segment in April 2026.

Market downturn and some "bright spots" in the automotive market.

Recently, the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA), Vinfast , and Hyundai Thanh Cong announced their April sales figures, with over 60,600 vehicles sold, a decrease of approximately 14.5% compared to the previous month. The top 10 best-selling cars in the market include representatives from domestic brands, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Mazda. Toyota contributed two models, the Veloz Cross and Yaris Cross, with sales of 1,503 and 1,344 vehicles respectively. These two models also lead the top 10 best-selling gasoline and diesel cars in the market.

The strong rise of the Veloz Cross was one of the most notable highlights of the car market last month. This model led the BMPV segment, dethroning the Mitsubishi Xpander by a margin of 230 units. Toyota's BMPV duo (Veloz Cross, Avanza Premio) achieved sales of 1,624 units, the highest monthly sales figure since 2023.

The Yaris Cross continues to maintain its leading position in the B-segment SUV market.

Meanwhile, the Yaris Cross remains the top-selling model in the B-segment SUV category, maintaining a safe distance from its rival, the Mitsubishi Xforce. The Vios maintains its leading position in the B-segment sedan category, far ahead of the Honda City and Hyundai Accent.

In the hybrid vehicle segment, VAMA recorded 1,723 units sold, bringing the total for the first four months of the year to 6,848 units. Of these, Toyota accounted for 62% of the market share with 1,069 vehicles. The Corolla Cross HEV was the best-selling hybrid gasoline-electric vehicle in the market.

The pickup truck segment has promising development prospects as policies stabilize and consumer confidence is strengthened. On April 30, 2026, the Hanoi People's Committee issued Decision No. 52/2026/QD-UBND amending and supplementing Decision 01/2026/QD-UBND on the operation of road transport vehicles in the city. Accordingly, point c, clause 1, Article 2 of Decision 52/2026/QD-UBND added point g, clause 2, Article 5 of Decision 01/2026/QD-UBND, allowing pickup trucks to operate 24/7. Therefore, pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux are permitted to circulate all day in Hanoi. Since its launch, the new generation Toyota Hilux has been very popular with Vietnamese customers, far surpassing its domestic competitors. In April, 684 Hilux vehicles were sold, bringing the cumulative total to 2,333.

Opportunities to increase sales in May

With the summer travel season kicking off with increased demand, car manufacturers are boosting promotional programs and seizing opportunities to increase sales. Toyota is also participating in this trend, maintaining incentives of 50-100% reduction in registration fees for its best-selling models: Vios, Yaris Cross, Veloz Cross, and Avanza Premio. Among these, the two SUVs receive the highest incentives, equivalent to 100% reduction in registration fees plus free comprehensive insurance, with discounts ranging from 65-70 million VND for the Avanza Premio and 73-75 million VND for the Veloz Cross. A policy of 0% interest rate for the first year also provides leverage for these two compact SUVs from Toyota to win over Vietnamese customers.

Owning a 7-seater car is easy with a 100% registration fee discount.

Within the price range of under 700 million VND, Vietnamese customers can easily own a high-riding vehicle with a spacious interior and 7 seats. The Veloz Cross and Avanza Premio, with a wheelbase of up to 2,750mm and a sofa mode that allows the seats to be folded flat, offer flexibility depending on usage needs. Therefore, this model is not only a choice for large families but also favored by customers in the service industry. The appeal of the Veloz Cross shows that fuel-efficient, durable, and reliable vehicles remain top priorities for the general consumer. The innovative design and abundant amenities, such as a large infotainment screen with smartphone connectivity, wireless charging, automatic climate control, and advanced safety features like Toyota Safety Sense, make this model perfectly suited to the needs of young and family customers.

With promotional programs applied uniformly across Toyota dealerships nationwide and a stable supply, the Japanese manufacturer is determined to maintain its position in the hearts of Vietnamese customers.

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/veloz-cross-bat-ngo-vuon-len-dan-dau-mang-xe-xang-post852525.html