Automakers in China sold 1,646,100 new vehicles in September, 19.19% more than August and 5.52% more than a year ago, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Passenger car sales gained 8.79% on year to reach 1,319,500, while commercial vehicle sales fell 5.92% on year to 326,600 units.

In the first nine months of 2011, 13,633,500 new vehicles were sold, up 3.62% from the same period in 2010, including 10,537,800 passenger cars (up 6.38% on year) and 3,095,700 commercial vehicles (down 4.79%).

All sectors of the passenger car market posted growth in September. 930,200 sedans were sold, up 9.33% on year; 48,000 MPVs, up 18.89%; 145,700 SUVs, up 15.23%; 195,600 micro-vans, up 0.17%.

Data from China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) show that automakers in China sold 1,316,281 new sedans, SUVs, MPVs, and microvans in September, 6.4% more than a year ago. Sedan sales increased 8.2% on year to 931,187, MPV sales up 16.8% to 51,671, SUV sales up 22% to 148,217, micro-van sales down 10.5% 185,215.

Below are the most popular new sedans and SUVs in September 2011, according to CAAM:

Below are the top ten largest automakers in September in terms of wholesales (including exports):

1. Shanghai-GM: 118,392

2. SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW): 112,525

3. Shanghai-VW: 110,338

4. FAW-VW: 97,825

5. Dongfeng-Nissan: 80,008

6. Beijing-Hyundai: 73,255

7. Chery Auto: 60,933

8. Changan Auto: 60,165

9. FAW-Toyota: 53,265

10: Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia: 43,508