In the month of May 2022, sales of new cars in Russia have accounted for a total of 24,268 units. A volume of registered cars that, if compared to that obtained in the same period of the previous year, represents a dramatic drop of 83.5%. The KIA Sportage is one of the models that resists the market crash.
The Russian car market accentuates its fall. The sanctions imposed and the cessation of operations of many car brands are a great drag on sales figures. In the month of May 2022 the car sales in Russia have reached the 24,268 units. A volume of registered cars that, compared to that obtained in the same period of time last year, represents a 83.5% drop.
The poor results obtained in recent months have weighed heavily on the accumulated sales figures. Between the months of January and May the registrations of new cars in the Russian territory have accumulated 318,114 units, 52.0% less
than in 2021.
Lada Granta, the best-selling car in Russia in May 2022
What have been the most outstanding models? The ranking of the best-selling cars in Russia
During May it presents interesting novelties. In a market facing so many challenges, there are numerous changes in the list of models that are most popular with Russian drivers. Now, in what there is no change is in the car that leads this market. The Lada Granta gets a new victory.
The second place goes to the Lada Vesta and closing the podium, in third place, we have the KIA Rio. At the gates of the podium, with a minimal difference, the Hyundai Creta has remained. Despite this, the Hyundai model can boast of having been the most demanded SUV in Russian dealers. It has been imposed on the Lada Niva (5th) and the Renault Duster (8th).
Another of the most outstanding models during the month of May has been the KIA Sportage. The performance of the Korean SUV allowed it to enter the Top 10 and finish in ninth position. Just ahead of its “little brother”, the KIA Seltos.
sales by model
The best-selling cars in Russia are:
sales by brand
The registrations achieved by the manufacturers in Russia are:
As for the list of the most popular car brands in Russia, we find ourselves with the same podium as in April. Lada continues to dominate with an iron fist and takes the umpteenth victory. KIA and Hyundai were in second and third position respectively. One of the novelties in this aspect is the position achieved by GAZ LCV. He was at the gates of the podium beating Renault.
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