As Chinese cars become more and more popular in Russia, data shows that the top 10 best-selling Chinese used cars are the Chery T11, the second is Geely Monjaro L, and the third is Lifan Solano...
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The Most Popular Chinese Used Cars In Russia
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Chinese cars are becoming increasingly popular among Russians, so what are the most
popular Chinese used cars in Russia?
According to the data released by Avtostat Info, a Russian car market analysis company, Chery ranks first in sales among Chinese used cars on the Russian market.
Chinese used cars account for higher share of sales in Russia
According to experts, in July-September 2023, sales of Chinese used cars in the Russian market increased by 115% compared to the same period last year. In the third quarter, the average price of a used car from China reached 1.8 million rubles. In the third quarter of 2023, in descending order of the share of sales were Geely, Chery, Lifan, Changan, and Haval.
The number of Chery-branded cars re-registered in January 2024 increased by 25 percent to 3,047 units, compared to 2,428 units in the same period last year. Geely comes in second place, with 2,409 cars re-registered in January 2024, up 17 percent year-on-year (compared to 2,058 last year). In the January rankings, Lifan ranks third among Chinese brands in the Russian used car market, with the same number of resales (1,395) as last year (1,399). Also squeezing into the top 5 were Haval at 1,260 units (up 71 percent vs. 737 a year ago) and Great Wall at 714 units (down 5.6 percent vs. 756 a year ago).
Top 5 Used Car Rankings
First place: the Chery Tiggo T11 (3,047 units) at an average price of 377,000 rubles.
The Chery Tiggo is one of the better urban SUVs in China. Cost-effective: the chassis is relatively high over some complex road surfaces with no problem. The appearance of the atmosphere, low-key with calm, headlight design, is very humane. Displacement is small, and low prices have made cars preferred by Russians.
Second place: Geely Monjaro L, with total sales of 2,409 units and an average price of 380000 rubles.
The most satisfying thing about this car is its looks; the design is sporty, especially the four rows of air vents at the rear. The suspension of the Geely Monjaro is excellent, and the car is very stable when cornered. Also, the steering of the vehicle is very light, and the suspension system is excellent to keep the vehicle stable at high speeds.
Third place: Lifan Solano (1,395 units) at an average price of 289,000 rubles.
The Lifan Solano is another popular Chinese car, coming in at number three. It is a great cheap sedan. It is worth noting that Lifan Solano is also quite popular in the world. It has dimensions of 4550 x 1705 x 1495 mm and a wheelbase of 2600 mm. The car is characterized by a classic design and a spacious lounge with a boot.
Power is provided by a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with 106 hp and 149 Nm of torque. This little car can accelerate to 100 km/h in around 10.5 seconds and can reach a top speed of 170 km/h with a fuel consumption of 7.8 liters per 100 km.
Fourth place: Haval (1,260 units)
The quality of Great Wall Haval vehicles is reliable, with rational structural design and exquisite manufacturing technology, ensuring long service life, low friction resistance, and fuel economy. Relying on the brand’s trustworthiness, with its reasonable price, spaciousness, and robust performance, it has won the favor of many consumers.
Fifth place: Great Wall Hover (714 units), down 8 percent year-on-year (up to 493 units last year)
Great Wall Hover is a newly developed segmented model for the different needs of customers, It inherits the features of an SUV with large space and strong off-road ability, and at the same time, takes comfort further, no less than a high-grade sedan, a real versatile player. In addition, the altered fog lamps, lively and dynamic, to the tall and cold SUV added some pro-people and amiable enthusiasm.
In January 2024, Russian buyers purchased 11,052 used Chinese cars, up 33% year-on-year (2023: 8,281 units).
The top 10 Chinese used cars also include (in descending order of sales): the Geely Emgrand EC7, the Changan UNI-K, the Chery Tiggo7 Pro, the Chery Amulet (A15) and the Zeekr 001.
Summary：
The data shows that Geely has four of the ten best-selling Chinese models (including the Zeekr 001). Chery has three on the list, Lifan two, and Changan one. The best seller is the Chery Tiggo T11. However, the share of the Russian used car market held by Chinese brands remains low, with VAZ (LADA), Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, and Volkswagen as its main sellers. As Avito Auto experts explain, buyers consider these models reliable and practical enough.
As Chinese cars are becoming more and more popular in Russia, their quality, productiveness, and services are gradually being recognized, so since this year, China’s used car market share has increased by 115%, and in the future, it is foreseeable that it will gradually become mainstream.
