The Tiggo 7 Pro helps Chery to 2nd place overall in Russia.
Sales of brands still opting to communicate monthly data total 64,429 units in August, a 38% year-on-year gain but -46.1% on two years ago (119,485 in September 2021). This is according to AEB, alternative figures from PPC JSC has the market up 120.5% to 116,324 but don’t provide brands or model detail. January-September figures, including Chery, Geely, Exeed, Omoda, Changan, Evolute, Mercedes, BMW, DFM and Mini, are up 26.1% year-on-year but dow -49.3% on two year ago to 638,678. According to PPC JSC, sales are up 42.8% to 761,148.
For the month, Lada (+75.5%) holds a mammoth 56.2% share ahead of Haval (+280.7%) up to a record 20.3%, GAZ (+41.4%) and UAZ (+59.4%). Newcomer Tank stays in 5th place and distances FAW (+361.8%), Sollers (new) and Kia (-72.5%) the only non-Chinese manufacturer to have stayed in the country. GAC (+476.3%) and Great Wall (+108.4%) complete the Top 10 with all other brands selling less than 50 units.
Year-to-date, with the additional 10 manufacturers mentioned above, Russian brands climb 87.7% to 311,010 sales and 48.7% share while Chinese manufacturers shoot up 328.9% to 309,118 and 48.4% share. Lada (+96%) leads the way above Chery (+312.1%), Haval (+267.1%) and Geely (+302.3%). GAZ (+47.9%) rounds out the Top 5, distancing newcomer Omoda and Exeed (+228.6%). UAZ (+50.4%), Changan (+197.2%) and Kia (-83.5%) follow. FAW (+326.4%), Great Wall (+373.9%) and GAC (+305.8%) confirm the Chinese are on fire in Russia.
Over in the January-September models ranking, the Lada Granta (+176.7%) surges to 23.8% share above the valiant Lada Niva (+214.1%) at 9.8% of the market. The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro (+270.7%) ascends to the third step of the podium, dislodging the Haval Jolion (+244.3%) and GAZ Gazelle (+50.8%). The Geely Coolray (+338.9%) ranks 6th while the Omoda C5 lands directly at #7 above the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro (+8050.6%). The Lada Vesta (-8.6%) and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro (+150.1%) close out the Top 10. Below, the Geely Atlas Pro (+225.7%), Haval F7 (+200.3%), Exeed LX (+461.9%) and Geely Tugella (+232.3%) make it 10 Chinese nameplates in the Top 14.
Previous month: Russia August 2023: Sales down -48% on two years ago, Haval up to 18.8% share
One year ago: Russia September 2022: Lada Granta up to 28.7% share, Haval and Jolion break records, market off -59.6%
Full September 2023 selected 30 brands and 15 models, January-September 2023 Top 41 All brands and Top 30 models below.
Russia September 2023 – brands:
| Pos | Brand | Sep-23 | % | /22 | Aug |
| 1 | Lada | 36,231 | 56.2% | 75.5% | 1 |
| 2 | Haval | 13,059 | 20.3% | 280.7% | 2 |
| 3 | GAZ | 5,399 | 8.4% | 41.4% | 3 |
| 4 | UAZ | 4,026 | 6.2% | 59.4% | 4 |
| 5 | Tank | 1,513 | 2.3% | new | 5 |
| 6 | FAW | 1,196 | 1.9% | 361.8% | 6 |
| 7 | Sollers | 1,071 | 1.7% | new | 8 |
| 8 | Kia | 911 | 1.4% | -72.5% | 7 |
| 9 | GAC | 438 | 0.7% | 476.3% | 10 |
| 10 | Great Wall | 398 | 0.6% | 108.4% | 9 |
| 11 | Skoda | 47 | 0.1% | -92.6% | 11 |
| 12 | Volkswagen | 28 | 0.0% | -96.3% | 12 |
| 13 | Mazda | 25 | 0.0% | -94.7% | 13 |
| 14 | Peugeot | 21 | 0.0% | -81.1% | 16 |
| 15 | Toyota | 17 | 0.0% | -91.5% | 14 |
| 16 | Ford | 13 | 0.0% | -92.0% | 21 |
| 17 | Citroen | 13 | 0.0% | -88.1% | 17 |
| 18 | Hyundai | 9 | 0.0% | -99.8% | 18 |
| 19 | Subaru | 6 | 0.0% | -88.2% | 19 |
| 20 | Audi | 5 | 0.0% | -93.6% | 15 |
| 21 | Genesis | 1 | 0.0% | -99.1% | – |
| 22 | Opel | 1 | 0.0% | -98.1% | – |
| 23 | Lexus | 1 | 0.0% | -92.3% | 23 |
| 24 | Suzuki | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% | – |
| 25 | Jeep | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% | 20 |
| 26 | Isuzu | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% | 22 |
| 27 | Honda | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% | 24 |
| 28 | Volkswagen Vans | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% | – |
| 29 | Iveco | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% | – |
| 30 | Fiat | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% | – |
| 31 | Hino | 0 | 0.0% | -100.0% | – |
Russia January-September 2023 – brands:
| Pos | Brand | 2023 | % | /22 | FY22 |
| 1 | Lada | 242,552 | 38.0% | 96.0% | 1 |
| 2 | Chery | 86,875 | 13.6% | 312.1% | 6 |
| 3 | Haval | 73,577 | 11.5% | 267.1% | 8 |
| 4 | Geely | 57,547 | 9.0% | 302.3% | 9 |
| 5 | GAZ | 37,565 | 5.9% | 47.9% | 4 |
| 6 | Omoda | 31,019 | 4.9% | new | 31 |
| 7 | Exeed | 29,030 | 4.5% | 228.6% | 14 |
| 8 | UAZ | 24,848 | 3.9% | 50.4% | 7 |
| 9 | Changan | 11,267 | 1.8% | 197.2% | 20 |
| 10 | Kia | 9,377 | 1.5% | -83.5% | 2 |
| 11 | Tank | 7,577 | 1.2% | new | – |
| 12 | FAW | 7,129 | 1.1% | 326.4% | 23 |
| 13 | Sollers | 4,878 | 0.8% | new | 52 |
| 14 | Great Wall | 3,535 | 0.6% | 373.9% | 29 |
| 15 | Skoda | 1,684 | 0.3% | -89.8% | 11 |
| 16 | Hyundai | 1,614 | 0.3% | -96.8% | 3 |
| 17 | GAC | 1,404 | 0.2% | 305.8% | 43 |
| 18 | Evolute | 1,167 | 0.2% | new | 42 |
| 19 | Volkswagen | 1,149 | 0.2% | -92.9% | 12 |
| 20 | Mercedes | 1,003 | 0.2% | -89.0% | 15 |
| 21 | Ford | 781 | 0.1% | -85.5% | 19 |
| 22 | Mazda | 687 | 0.1% | -91.6% | 17 |
| 23 | BMW | 505 | 0.1% | -94.5% | 16 |
| 24 | Toyota | 366 | 0.1% | -98.1% | 10 |
| 25 | Audi | 277 | 0.0% | -91.5% | 21 |
| 26 | Peugeot | 267 | 0.0% | -88.0% | 22 |
| 27 | Subaru | 198 | 0.0% | -85.6% | 32 |
| 28 | Citroen | 186 | 0.0% | -87.2% | 30 |
| 29 | Dongfeng (DFM) | 158 | 0.0% | -87.4% | 28 |
| 30 | Genesis | 154 | 0.0% | -87.1% | 26 |
| 31 | Suzuki | 62 | 0.0% | -96.1% | 27 |
| 32 | Opel | 52 | 0.0% | -91.5% | 39 |
| 33 | Jeep | 46 | 0.0% | -93.1% | 37 |
| 34 | Mini | 42 | 0.0% | -94.2% | 38 |
| 35 | Isuzu | 40 | 0.0% | -92.5% | 40 |
| 36 | Lexus | 25 | 0.0% | -98.6% | 24 |
| 37 | Honda | 17 | 0.0% | -95.1% | 44 |
| 38 | Volkswagen Vans | 8 | 0.0% | -99.3% | 35 |
| 39 | Iveco | 4 | 0.0% | -97.6% | 46 |
| 40 | Fiat | 3 | 0.0% | -97.3% | 51 |
| 41 | Hino | 3 | 0.0% | -97.9% | 48 |
| – | Total Russian | 311,010 | 48.7% | 87.7% | – |
| – | Total Chinese | 309,118 | 48.4% | 328.9% | – |
Russia September 2023 – selected models:
| Pos | Model | Sep-23 | % | /22 | Aug |
| 1 | Lada Granta | 19,913 | 30.9% | 48.4% | 1 |
| 2 | Lada Niva | 8,365 | 13.0% | 143.2% | 2 |
| 3 | Lada Vesta | 7,301 | 11.3% | 482.7% | 3 |
| 4 | Haval Jolion | 6,645 | 10.3% | 187.3% | 4 |
| 5 | GAZ Gazelle | 4,402 | 6.8% | 35.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Haval Dargo | 1,949 | 3.0% | n/a | 7 |
| 7 | Haval F7 | 1,786 | 2.8% | 263.7% | 6 |
| 8 | UAZ Classic Commercial | 1,609 | 2.5% | 22.9% | 8 |
| 9 | Haval M6 | 1,568 | 2.4% | new | 9 |
| 10 | UAZ Patriot | 1,057 | 1.6% | 69.1% | 11 |
| 11 | Tank 500 | 1,025 | 1.6% | new | 10 |
| 12 | GAZ Sobol | 997 | 1.5% | 73.1% | n/a |
| 13 | Sollers Atlant | 925 | 1.4% | new | 12 |
| 14 | Haval F7X | 834 | 1.3% | 152.7% | 14 |
| 15 | UAZ Profi | 532 | 0.8% | 101.5% | 16 |
Russia January-September 2023 – models:
| Pos | Model | 2023 | % | /22 | FY22 |
| 1 | Lada Granta | 151,981 | 23.8% | 176.7% | 1 |
| 2 | Lada Niva | 62,753 | 9.8% | 214.1% | 2 |
| 3 | Chery Tiggo 7 Pro | 39,007 | 6.1% | 270.7% | n/a |
| 4 | Haval Jolion | 36,430 | 5.7% | 244.3% | 6 |
| 5 | GAZ Gazelle | 30,211 | 4.7% | 50.8% | 3 |
| 6 | Geely Coolray | 28,452 | 4.5% | 338.9% | 11 |
| 7 | Omoda C5 | 25,772 | 4.0% | new | n/a |
| 8 | Chery Tiggo 4 Pro | 24,941 | 3.9% | 8050.6% | n/a |
| 9 | Lada Vesta | 24,381 | 3.8% | -8.6% | 4 |
| 10 | Chery Tiggo 8 Pro | 13,372 | 2.1% | 150.1% | n/a |
| 11 | Geely Atlas Pro | 12,767 | 2.0% | 225.7% | 24 |
| 12 | Haval F7 | 12,260 | 1.9% | 200.3% | 20 |
| 13 | Exeed LX | 11,080 | 1.7% | 461.9% | n/a |
| 14 | Geely Tugella | 10,781 | 1.7% | 232.3% | n/a |
| 15 | UAZ Classic Commercial | 10,481 | 1.6% | 35.8% | 8 |
| 16 | Haval Dargo | 9,769 | 1.5% | 1247.4% | n/a |
| 17 | Haval F7X | 9,080 | 1.4% | 175.2% | 21 |
| 18 | Exeed TXL | 9,071 | 1.4% | 128.4% | n/a |
| 19 | GAZ Sobol | 7,354 | 1.2% | 37.2% | 15 |
| 20 | UAZ Patriot | 6,989 | 1.1% | 139.8% | 13 |
| 21 | Exeed VX | 6,669 | 1.0% | 130.7% | n/a |
| 22 | Geely Monjaro | 5,282 | 0.8% | new | n/a |
| 23 | Omoda S5 | 5,005 | 0.8% | new | – |
| 24 | Sollers Atlant | 4,269 | 0.7% | new | n/a |
| 25 | Changan CS35 Plus | 3,970 | 0.6% | 213.8% | 14 |
| 26 | Chery Arrizo 8 | 3,970 | 0.6% | new | – |
| 27 | Tank 500 | 3,802 | 0.6% | new | n/a |
| 28 | Tank 300 | 3,775 | 0.6% | new | n/a |
| 29 | UAZ Profi | 3,651 | 0.6% | 161.2% | n/a |
| 30 | Haval M6 | 3,376 | 0.5% | new | – |
Source: AEB
