Hundreds of car owners report to the police every day about car theft. Moreover, the owners of some car models do this a little more often than all the others. We have previously published the top ten most popular cars among hijackers according to 2011 data. Today we bring to your attention rating of the most stolen cars of 2012.
It is obvious that the preferences of the attackers have changed somewhat. For example, the Lexus brand has disappeared from among the most hijacked, but Audi has replaced it. Experts note that this year, used foreign cars are stolen more often than new ones. Probably, it is much easier for criminals to overcome the already well-known somewhat outdated means of car protection.
10. Audi Q7
European insurers charge quite high rates for this full-size luxury crossover. The fact is that hijackers like Q7 not only in Russia, but also in Germany, as well as throughout the EU. By the way, an updated version of the car is expected to be released in 2013.
9. BMW X5
In the first two weeks of August alone, 7 cars of this prestigious model were stolen in Moscow. The X5 has been among the most stolen cars for several years in a row.
8. Toyota Avensis
In the current ranking, Avensis has replaced the Corolla, which was in the top ten last year. By the way, Toyota cars are among the top ten best-selling cars in Russia for 6 months of 2012.
7. Toyota Camry
The executive sedan often rises in the "theft" reports of the traffic police to the first place. Criminals are equally fond of both the restyled version that came out last year and the cars of previous generations.
6. BMW X6
The second model of the German concern, which landed in our rating. By the way, the cost of this mid-size crossover in the salons of official dealers starts at 3 million rubles - a tidbit for intruders.
5. Mazda 3
One of the most stolen cars in its class appears in police reports every day. For example, from 1 to 14 August 2012, as many as 16 cars of this model were stolen in Moscow and the region, i.e. more than one per day.
4.Mazda CX-9
This model of the Japanese brand is the most popular in the markets of the USA, Russia and Saudi Arabia. By the way, CX-9 stolen in Russia often turn out to be sold on the territory of Ukraine, where the quality of Japanese cars is also respected.
3. Mazda 6
In last year's ranking, the model occupied only the sixth line, today it closes the top three. Although, of the dozens of stolen Mazda 6, it almost never comes out, periodically competing with the Honda Accord.
2. Honda CR-V
Honda models have traditionally topped the hijacker's preference lists. For a number of years, this or that model has been among the three most stolen. In the 2012 ranking, CR-V is just slightly behind the leader.
1. Honda Accord
For the second year in a row, the car has not lost its so prestigious leadership. Therefore, experts advise when buying a car so often stolen to immediately worry about installing a reliable security system. And here the car owner comes to the rescue rating of the best car alarms.