In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of vehicles manufactured in China and sold in the Costa Rican market, due to better quality models and better support from distributors.
Figures from the Association of Importers of Vehicles and Machinery (Aivema) specify that between 2016 and 2018 the number of units sold increased by 17%, from 1,198 to 1,407.
The tax exemption enjoyed by these vehicles is one of the factors driving their sales in the country, where three agencies are now marketing them and two are preparing their market entry.
Dealerships that have ventured into selling hybrid vehicles in recent years say the rise in sales is mainly due to these types of cars being exempt from vehicle restrictions in force in the country and because they only pay 10% of the selective consumption tax instead of 30% paid by conventional vehicles.
After 2013 recorded a decrease of 3.4% compared to 2012, sales of new and used cars from January to September this year increased by 6% compared to the same period last year.
Elfinancierocr.com notes that "... The Association of Importers of Vehicles and Equipment (Aivema) recorded that, in nine months, 27,161 units have been sold, including cars, pick up trucks, sports vehicles, vans and light trucks; 60 different brands in over 26 dealerships. In the same period in 2013, 25,609 units were sold. "
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