According to statistics from the Association of European Businesses, in May 2015, a 37.6% drop in sales in the new car market was noted. During this period, 125 801 passenger cars were sold, which is 50 115 units less than in May 2014. In total, 641,933 vehicles were sold in 2015 through May.
The sales leader among automakers is the Avtovaz-Renault-Nissan group, which has sold 220,800 vehicles since January 2015. It is followed by the Korean company Hyundai-KIA, which sold 129,400 vehicles on the Russian market. Volkswagen is in third place, with 66,400 vehicle sales.
We present you the ten best-selling cars in Russia, according to 2015 data. The top ranking includes the most popular models:
10. Toyota Camry
Prestigious business sedan with a 1.8 - 3.5 liter engine and a six-speed gearbox. Recognized by Runet users as the best in its category.
9. Lada Largus
This compact and high-capacity model is available in three versions - a cargo van, a station wagon and a high-capacity station wagon. An excellent choice for families traveling frequently.
8. VW Polo
In 2010 it was named Car of the Year in Europe and the world. The Polo Sedan was developed especially for Russia - it is an unpretentious car with a powerful engine and reinforced suspension, which received additional protection against corrosion.
7. Renault Logan
It was developed by the company specifically for the markets of developing countries. This subcompact car has earned the love of motorists for its budget price, increased ground clearance compared to analogues in the European market and reinforced underbody structure. Body types: sedan, minivan, station wagon and pickup, engine capacity - 1.6 liters.
6. Lada 4 × 4
It is also "Niva": a recognizable silhouette, a 1.7-liter engine, a manual transmission and, of course, four-wheel drive. It is offered in both standard and luxury configurations. In 2013, the Avtovaz plant produced the 2 millionth Lada 4 × 4.
5. Renault Duster
The top five in the rating of the most popular car models in Russia is opened by a powerful SUV. It is fully adapted to the harshest tests that Russian roads can undergo. It boasts a 4x4 automatic transmission, a 1.6 or 2.0 liter petrol engine or a 1.5 liter diesel engine, a spacious and practical interior.
4. Lada Kalina
Since 2004, Lada Kalina has been steadily in the five most popular cars in Russia. Since March 2013, the second generation of this model has gone into production with station wagon bodies and a five-door hatchback.
3. KIA Rio New
Front-wheel drive four-door sedan / hatchback with 1.4 - 1.6 liter engine. For the Russian market, the company has released special models with increased ground clearance and reinforced anti-corrosion coating of the body.
2. Hyundai Solaris
A car designed specifically for Russian conditions. This compact economy model was named the Car of the Year in Russia in May 2015.
1. Lada Granta
The first place in the rating of the best-selling cars in the Russian market in 2015 is occupied by a front-wheel drive car with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine. It is positioned as a "people's car" of the budget class. It has been produced by the Avtovaz concern since 2011 as a sedan, and since 2014 production with a liftback body has begun. There are several configuration options, from basic to sporty.