Krympress reports:
The car market in Russia has undergone significant changes in recent years. An increase in interest in Chinese cars is especially noticeable. Today Official Cheri dealer in St. Petersburg And other large cities record confident sales growth, and the brands from the Middle Kingdom occupy an increasingly significant market share. Why the Chinese auto industry has become so popular in Russia, how it differs from other players, and whether it is worth trusting new brands — we will understand in more detail.
Category of Chinese cars: what brands and models are represented in Russia
Chinese cars in Russia are a wide range of models from budget sedans and hatchbacks to crossovers, SUVs and even electric cars. The most recognizable and popular brands today are:
- Chery (including EXEED Submarine)
- Geely
- Haval (Great Wall Motors)
- Changan
- FAW (including Bestune)
- Dongfeng
- BAIC
- Voyah and others.
These manufacturers for the most part emphasize the SUV segment, since it is crossovers today that are the best-selling cars in Russia.
Why Chinese cars have become so popular
The growth of the popularity of the Chinese auto industry in Russia is due to several factors at once:
Lack of competition from previous leaders
After the departure of European, American, Japanese and Korean brands from the Russian market, a niche, which was quickly occupied by Chinese manufacturers.
Modern design and technology
Modern Chinese cars have long ceased to be “copies” of Japanese or German cars. Today they offer original solutions both in design and in the field of digitalization of the salon, multimedia, and driving assistants.
Accessibility and equipment
For the same money that is a “empty” basic equipment of a European car (if it were available), Chinese brands offer the maximum “minced meat”: panoramic roofs, leather salons, 360 ° cameras, heating all seats and much more.
Warranty and service
Most Chinese manufacturers in Russia give a guarantee for 5-7 years, actively develop a network of service centers, train staff and strive for high satisfaction of customers.
Sales statistics: numbers that should be trusted
According to the Avtostat agency, at the end of 2024, the share of Chinese cars in the total sales in the Russian market was more 50%What has become a historical maximum.
Main numbers:
- Chery — More 130 000 car sold per year.
- HAVAL — near 110 000.
- Geely — 90 000+.
- Changan — more than 60,000despite the recent entry into the market.
- The top 10 sales models in 2024 included: Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, HAVAL JOLION, Geely Coolray And Changan CS55 Plus.
Thus, Chinese cars confidently replaced the Korean brands that recently leaded in the mass consumer segment.
Differences from other automakers
The Chinese auto industry has a number of features that distinguish it from traditional players:
Focus for the domestic market and export adaptation
Manufacturers from China initially focused on the internal consumer, which gave them an advantage in studying mass demand. Today they competently adapt models to the requirements of the external market — including Russian.
High speed of technology implementation
Chinese manufacturers quickly introduce new functions — from systems for assisting the driver to digital dash panels and electric drives.
SUV bet and crossovers
Almost the entire export model range of Chinese is crossovers and SUVs. This coincides with the preferences of the Russian buyer, for which clearance, patency and versatility are important.
Accent on appearance
Many Chinese cars are developed with the participation of designers from Europe and Korea. For example, former BMW and Porsche employees took part in the design of CHERS models.
Why is it important to buy from an official dealer
Given the increased number of offers in the “gray” market, it is important to emphasize: the acquisition of a Chinese car through an official dealer is a matter of security and benefit.
The advantages of buying from an official dealer:
- Warranty from the manufacturer (usually up to 5-7 years).
- Certified service and the availability of original spare parts.
- Participation in promotions, credit programs and Trade-in.
- Transparency of the purchase: legal cleanliness, lack of problems with TCP and registration.
- Actual software and technical updates are available only in official centers.
Unofficial supplies are often accompanied by the lack of a guarantee, the inability to pass the service, and sometimes by technical imperfections (for example, non -adapted in multimedia).
Results: is it worth taking the Chinese car in 2025?
Chinese cars have ceased to be a compromise. Today it is a full -fledged alternative to the usual brands — with good assembly quality, rich in equipment, affordable price and a wide line of models.
It is worth taking — but from a proven source. Official dealers provide support, guarantee and transparency, which cannot be said about the gray market.
Given the current market situation, Chinese cars are not just a temporary solution, but a new stable trend that determines the future of the Russian automobile industry for the coming years.
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