From year to year, analysts scrupulously calculate the sales of cars, and manufacturers, as well as consumers, draw the appropriate conclusions. For 2018, statistics are still being collected, but over the past 2017 dynamics can be traced very clearly and clearly. Based on these data, you can determine the most popular car of the year in Russia.
AEB (Association of European Businesses), respected in Europe, is involved in the calculation . These statistics can be called as unbiased as possible, so it can completely guide you when choosing a vehicle.
We’ll try to figure out what the most popular car in Russia was last year, what are its sales and how do other market participants feel. For a more complete picture, we also consider the most popular manufacturers. Let's start with them.
Leaders among manufacturers
Here the situation is quite stable, and the brand selection of the most popular car of the year in Russia is quite expected. Nevertheless, we consider all market participants in more detail. For a more visual perception, the list will be presented in the form of a rating.
1. AvtoVAZ
For many years now, the domestic AvtoVAZ has become the undisputed leader. Even despite the attractive brand new cars, Lada is still the most popular used car in Russia.
As for those cars that came off the assembly line last year, they sold in the salons in an amount slightly more than 300 thousand units. A year earlier, demand was slightly lower - only 260 thousand, and the total increase was about 17%. This is a very good indicator for the most popular car in Russia (for the domestic auto industry in particular).
2. "Kia"
South Korean brand Kia continues to step on AvtoVAZ’s heels. Such a demand for this manufacturer is largely due to the well-established and also one of the most popular cars in Russia - the Kia Rio model.
In total, the Russians bought more than 180 thousand cars with the Kia logo, which is about 20% more than the year before last.
3. Hyundai
Another South Korean representative who is familiar to all motorists on the brands "Accent" and "Solaris". Over the past year, the company sold almost 160 thousand cars in Russia. Other more or less independent sources say a much larger figure, we can say that Hyundai shares a place with Kia.
Sales growth compared to last year is more modest than that of the closest competitor - only 9%, but this is more than enough for the brand to develop the Russian market.
4. Renault
Cars from the French concern have always been enviable demand from the domestic consumer and were considered one of the most popular cars in Russia. The brand has sold more than 135 thousand new units in our stores and continues to increase its presence in the regions.
Compared to the previous year, sales increased by about 17%, which makes the Russian market very attractive for the French.
5. Volkswagen
“Germans”, although they belong to a more expensive and noble segment, but this does not prevent them from being the most popular cars in Russia. Demand for the Volkswagen lineup is not so high, but nevertheless, compatriots bought almost 100 thousand cars from a reputable German manufacturer.
Moreover, the dynamics of sales can be called more than successful. An increase of 20% compared with the year before last - this is very solid for a noble segment.
6. Toyota
The Japanese almost caught up with Volkswagen with sales of 96 thousand cars. Here we are witnessing a kind of stagnation, and there is no such dynamics in any of the countries. The Japanese brand has directed a lot of efforts to modernize its facilities, so you have to be content with what you have or with a small number of new products.
The company promised this year, and experts sang in unison to present many new series, as well as technically advanced cars, which will allow Toyota to significantly increase sales and gain a foothold in the first places, becoming one of the most popular car brands in Of Russia.
7. Nissan
Nissan has always been inferior to its senior Japanese counterpart, this is especially evident in the dynamics of sales in domestic car dealerships. Even despite the abundance of new models, the brand last year sold on our territory a little more than 75 thousand cars, noticeably behind the Toyota.
Compared to the year before last, the increase was about 8%. By the way, some northern Russian regions consider the Nissan lineup much better and more practical than the same Volkswagen and Toyota. But here, for the most part, the merit of an advanced ignition system and powerful batteries that allow you to wind up in severe frosts without any problems.
8. “Skoda”
The Russians gave eighth place to the national Czech brand Skoda, which distinguished itself by the release of not only high-quality, but also very affordable cars. Such a tandem allowed the company to fill the budget sector and sell more than 60 thousand cars.
If you compare this indicator with the year before last, you can observe good dynamics - about 12% growth.
9. GAS
For many, a surprise was the appearance in the ratings of products of a domestic manufacturer of the GAZ brand. The fact is that the association began to take into account passenger and commercial models of gazelles. And last year, the company sold almost 60 thousand cars.
The dynamics of development as such cannot be traced to the lack of statistics from the European association, but the “local” ones speak of a 5% increase.
10. "Lifan"
The most popular Chinese cars in Russia were and remain the cars of the Lifan brand. Experts consider them more or less balanced in terms of price to return, pluses to everything, European designers are responsible for the exterior of the latest series. So, in addition to driving performance, Chinese cars can also boast an attractive appearance.
Over the past year, the brand sold in our territory more than 15 thousand cars. Moreover, in comparison with the year before last, sales dynamics fell by 5.5%. This situation is determined by the entry into the market of other brands from the Middle Kingdom. For example, the Photon company boasts sales growth of as much as 612%. True, only 534 cars were sold last year, and the year before last - 75, hence the crazy indicators that, by the way, are used by marketers.
Most popular models
If the most popular car color in Russia is white and the most unclaimed is black, then with specific models things are somewhat more complicated. Here, again, we will present the list in the form of a rating for a more visual picture.
1. "Kia Rio"
This is the most popular car among domestic consumers, which accounts for a significant share of sales in Russia. For the past year alone, the concern sold almost 100 thousand Rio units, which is 10% more than the year before last.
Auto comes in several versions with engines of 100 or 123 liters. with., as well as with a six-speed automatic or mechanical transmission. Prices for Rio will start from the mark of 650 thousand rubles.
2. "Lada Grant"
Confidently feels the updated brainchild of the domestic auto industry "Lada Grant." She finally added sensible body kits, properly equipped the interior with electronics and slightly tightened the chassis.
“Grant” is presented in several modifications: with an engine from 87 to 106 liters. from. complete with four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The cost of a car ranges from 370 to 500 thousand rubles, depending on the configuration.
3. Lada Vesta
Third place is occupied by AvtoVAZ novelty - Lada-Vesta. Sales of the model compared to 2016 increased by a good 40%. And last year, the concern sold almost 80 thousand cars.
Vesta boasts a powerful engine to choose from - from 106 to 122 liters. with., and also sensible five-speed automatic and mechanical transmission. For the basic equipment dealers ask 530 thousand rubles.
4. Hyundai Solaris
Despite the fact that sales of cars of this series, compared with the year before last, decreased markedly by as much as 24%, Solaris still shines on domestic roads and is respected among domestic consumers. Last year, the company sold almost 70 thousand cars.
A car can offer its owner engines from 107 to 123 liters. from. with a four-speed automatic or six-speed manual gearbox. Prices for basic equipment start at around 650 thousand rubles.
5. Hyundai Creta
In fifth place is another representative of the South Korean automaker - the Creta model. Over the past year, it was bought about 55 thousand times. The dynamics cannot be traced here, because the start of sales fell precisely on the previous year.
The crossover pleased with a powerful engine in versions of 123 and 150 liters. with., as well as a six-speed automatic and mechanical gearbox. Today, the car is sold as standard at a little more than 800 thousand rubles.
Other cars could not cross the sales threshold of 50 thousand units, but they deserve to be voiced:
- Volkswagen Polo - 48 thousand cars sold.
- Renault-Duster - sold 44 thousand cars.
- Lada Largus - 34 thousand cars sold.
- "Lada-Xray" - sold 20 thousand cars.
- Toyota RAV4 - 17 thousand cars sold.