15 most popular passenger cars in Russia

The question: “Why is this or that car model very popular?” Has not yet been found a monosyllabic answer. Most likely, national love manifests itself spontaneously, influenced not only by the objective advantages that a car has, but also by other, successfully evolving events and factors that are not directly related to the very originator of popularity.

Thus, a new car that appeared on the market during the period when economic growth began (and the consumer purchasing power was improved) could suddenly delight those around with its design solutions, technical features, or some other differences. And very soon the car will be snapped up, there will be various plausible stories about the difficulties of acquiring, etc. But, as always, the main criterion of popularity will remain the financial ability of the majority of potential buyers of a popular car. And it is not so important if the car will be with mileage - it does not particularly affect the demand. It’s no secret that popular cars after a year - two intensive exploitation can be sold by the owner for practically the same amount in national currency, for which the car was previously purchased. Yes, there are amendments for inflation and the exchange rate, but a plausible reason for such cases (which is not uncommon in our country) can be only one - the popularity of the model.

In compiling a review rating among the most popular cars in Russia, statistical data on annual volumes of primary sales, the number of transactions in the secondary market, reviews of popular print and online publications on automotive topics, reviews of the owners themselves, and even the number of requests left in search engines on the Internet were taken into account. For greater clarity, the result was divided into different price categories - ranging from the most affordable, budget, and ending more expensive, which included luxury elite models.

Popular cars in Russia: a budget of up to 1,000,000 rubles.

This category represents budget cars that are most in demand and popular in Russia. The cheap cost of a car in this segment guarantees immense popularity - they are available to most Russians, who have not only different preferences, but also income.

4 LIFAN SOLANO II

The new look of the Chinese car, which after restyling has become more dynamic and elegant, made it necessary to focus the attention of the potential buyer on its own merits. Next to him, such models as Hyundai Solaris, Kia Rio or even Nissan Almera have lost their former superiority and look like competitors.

The growing popularity of this Chinese car is supported by the programs Lifan Finance and Cash back (it has no analogues in the domestic market). With their help, the total number of sales of Lifan over the past year could exceed the mark of 17 thousand cars.The indicators are growing this year too - just last month more than 9 thousand potential buyers entered the search query “buy Lifan Solano”.

3 HYUNDAI SOLARIS

Despite a slight drop compared to 2016, the demand for the South Korean car Hyundai Solaris is still at a fairly high level, which many car models can only dream of.

Last year, 68,614 new cars of this brand were purchased in Russia. The secondary market, traditionally acting as a kind of mirror in cases with popular models, recorded 62,790 transactions for the purchase of these used cars.

2 LADA GRANTA

Of course, if our rating could afford to select models that had been taken out of production, the legendary Lada “classics” (5 and 7 VAZ models) would have been declared the leader. The number of their sales exceeds a quarter of a million units over the past year - this is the most popular and cheapest (affordable) car on the market.

Of the variety of models of recent years, LADA GRANTA is the most popular among drivers. Last year alone, 93,686 Russians became the happy owners of this domestic car. Lada Finance's lending scheme and other government support programs have a significant impact on the popularity of domestic cars.

1 KIA RIO

The undisputed leader in popularity in this price range is KIA RIO. The growth in sales of new cars, observed last year, reached 10%, stopping at 99,689 cars. The current year, according to forecasts of authoritative analytical agencies, should respond to the ongoing transition of the economy from stagnation to growth. A slight excess of the growth rates of 2017 (11–12%) is expected.

Cars of this brand in the secondary market are no less popular, as evidenced by the price identity of the offers and too small a gap for possible bargaining - no one hurries to sell this model for the sake of the fact of sale.

Popular cars in Russia: a budget of up to 2,000,000 rubles.

Cars are a bit more expensive than in the first category, they can offer their owners much more comfort and safety. In this category are collected the most popular cars available to Russians, positioning themselves as representatives of the middle class.

4 AUDI A3

The advantages of cars of this brand do not need to be described - the presence of the most advanced technologies, a high level of safety and comfort is no secret to anyone. This model is in the average price group, which ensured its popularity in the vast Russian Federation.

Last year, just over 1,200 cars were sold. At the same time, in the secondary market, which traditionally sells more (for prestigious car brands), the Audi A3 is one of the most popular and sought-after ones, which is reflected in its high (as for a used car) market value.

3 KIA OPTIMA

The belonging of a car to a business class is determined by its excellent basic equipment and a spectacular exterior design. The popularity of the model is largely due to its democratic price and the presence of many features available to owners of more expensive cars.

Last year showed phenomenal sales growth - 104%! Even the most popular models rarely managed to double the annual figures. And if in 2017 only a little more than 12,800 cars were sold, then this year in the first quarter 4,250 Russians became the owners of this car.

2 SKODA OCTAVIA A7

Last year, 22,648 new cars of this brand were sold in Russia. Popularity has not declined since the first OCTAVIA TOUR went on sale. It was replaced by the A5 model, which Russians liked even more - a comfortable price-quality ratio (the automobile brand is included in the largest concern of Europe, along with Audi and Volkswagen brands), the reliability and ease of maintenance were immediately appreciated by the owners.

A7 not only continued the tradition - last year's sales exceeded the previous period by almost a thousand cars and continue to grow. Indicators and the secondary market are not lagging behind - the demand for cars of this brand with mileage exceeds supply, therefore, there is a small variation in prices and a low corridor for bargaining.

1 TOYOTA CAMRY

The distant 1997, when this model was first released, marked the beginning of the phenomenal popularity of the legendary Japanese car. Since then, more than 20 years have passed, and the Toyota Camry in its price segment continues to be the most popular sedan not only in Russia, but throughout the world.

Last year, only 28,199 cars of this Japanese concern were sold in our country. In addition to these figures, there are also statistics of sales of the secondary market, which also indicates a high demand for this model. In Australia, the Camry is generally the best-selling car that has consistently retained the nomination since its introduction on the mainland.

Popular cars in Russia: budget up to 3,000,000 rubles.

This category is represented by popular business class cars, which are quite common on our roads. The quality and comfort of these cars is an undeniable axiom, which is the primary reason for their popularity.

4 INFINITI Q70

This Japanese brand is slowly but surely gaining popularity among luxury cars of the premium segment. Thanks to the elegant and unusual (slightly futuristic) design, the owner of Infinity will definitely stand out against other luxury car brands.

In the Yandex search engine last month alone, almost 4,000 thousand requests were registered for INFINITI Q 70 (in various transcriptions). For a car worth over 2 million, this number of interested potential owners confirms that there is an increased interest in the model. In addition, in the secondary market machineis quite liquid and enjoys stable demand, supporting prices for cars with mileage at a fairly high level.

3 LEXUS ES

Lexus has long been a companion of all expensive. Japanese car conquered the owners of its luxury, power, safety and unique design. Last year, 1,668 new cars were sold in Russia.

The popularity of this sedan is due to its affordable price (the cheapest price in the LEXUS model range from the ES), unique design and interior trim of the highest quality. Offers of the secondary market have a fairly high price, so this Japanese car will not be cheap to buy, even with very high mileage.

2 AUDI A6

The popularity of this car does not require comments - the car with the four-ring logo has earned the owners love not only for its modern electronic stuffing, but also for its high security parameters. Audi A6, in addition to everything, has a special comfort, available exclusively to this model.

Last year, 3,049 new cars of this brand found their first owners in Russia. The secondary market of expensive Audi models is remarkable for its enviable stability. Due to high reliability, models with mileage are in constant demand, so the market has traditionally formed high prices for these cars.

1 BMW 5

BMW is not just a car - it's a lifestyle, youth and energy. One gets the feeling that the car became popular in Russia at a time when the wheels of the first car touched Russian roads.

The fifth series quickly gained popularity and has always been more attractive among the large lineup, even in the first generation. The designers managed to combine in it the youth style of the BMW 3 Series and the respectability of more reputable cars, which became the main reason for the great demand - the image impressed very much by its owners and, as a rule, is considered a favorite car. It should be noted that last year new cars of the 7th generation BMW 5 were able to find 4,956 owners in Russia.

Popular cars in Russia: a budget of over 3,000,000 rubles.

Cars in this price category are not only the most comfortable means of transportation, but also true masterpieces of the modern automotive industry. They are implemented advanced scientific developments that are not available to ordinary buyers and allow the owner to feel first in everything.

3 JAGUAR XF

This car was originally set up for a more comfortable ride, and the appearance embodies the respectability of the highest class. Last year, sales growth of over 20% was recorded thanks to the launch of the new version of JAGUAR XF. Through a network of official dealerships in Russia, 368 cars were sold.

The popularity of cars in the secondary market is much higher. The reason for this is not so much the high quality of the components of an elite car as its value as an attribute emphasizing the respectability of the owner.

2 PORSCHE PANAMERA

The car for fast-moving and successful leaders, despite its expensive cost, is very popular in Russia. By the way, Panamera left behind more luxurious Bentley and Aston Martin on the speed tests of the domestic portal “Wheels.ru”.

Last year, 633 cars of this brand were sold in Russia by car dealerships. In the secondary market, the model is considered the most liquid in its class. As a rule, offers of cars with low mileage and in excellent condition prevail, which is reflected in the expensive cost of a used car. According to experts, the purchase of a Porsche Panamera is a profitable investment, as in the case of restyling the model, the price of the secondary can subside at most by 10 -15%.

1 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class

Mercedes, as a car, gained fame and became recognizable in the middle of the last century. Since then, a lot has changed, except for one thing - the popularity of this car is still at the level unattainable for other brands.

In Russia, among the prestigious sedans MERCEDES E-Class receives special attention from the Russian motorists for several reasons:

• The cost of a car is much cheaper than S-Class cars;
• High reliability, comfort and safety;
• Complements the image of a confident, solid person.

Last year, only new cars of this class sold just over 6 thousand. In the secondary market, this model is also the most popular - in the first six months of this year, almost 17 thousand cars have already been sold.

Popular vote - which car brand is the most popular in Russia?
We vote!

KIA

HYUNDAI

LADA

TOYOTA

LIFAN

SKODA

Audi

BMW

Lexus

INFINITI

MERCEDES-BENZ

PORSCHE

Jaguar

Volkswagen

Nissan

Opel

Mazda

Renault

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