The price trajectory of the Geely Coolray crossover in Russia has risen by 1.5 million rubles over four years since it began selling in the country, a trend highlighted by market analysts. The shift in price reflects changes in model variants, supply dynamics, and consumer demand for compact crossovers from Chinese brands entering the Russian market.
The Geely Coolray was introduced to Russian buyers in 2020. In May of that year, the affordable variant launched at around 1.1 million rubles. By the end of 2022, the price had climbed to about 2.3 million rubles, and by October 2023 the updated version carried a price tag near 2.6 million rubles. Market observers note that the model’s price ladder mirrors broader shifts in the automotive sector, where new versions and feature updates tend to command higher prices as standards evolve and production costs fluctuate.
In September 2024, buyers could acquire the first-generation Coolray for roughly 2.3 million rubles, while the latest iteration sat at about 2.6 million rubles. Overall, the four-year period saw a price increase of around 1.5 million rubles for this single Chinese crossover, a trend attributed to model refresh cycles and the premium attached to newer variants.
Historically, the most popular Chinese vehicle in Russia has been the Haval Jolion crossover. By mid-year, Jolion registrations reached approximately 116.2 thousand units, constituting about 6.2% of the total Chinese-brand cars in the country. The Geely Coolray emerged as the second most demanded model, with around 82.1 thousand units sold and a 4.4% share of the Chinese-market segment, underscoring strong demand for compact crossovers from the Geely lineup.
Following them in sales were the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max with about 67.3 thousand units and a 3.6% share, along with other popular models such as the Chery Tiggo, Omoda C5, and the Haval F7. The list also included the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, and the 4 Pro variants, illustrating the breadth of Chinese offerings in the Russian market. In total, as of July 1, 2024, there were roughly 1.86 million Chinese passenger cars registered in Russia, accounting for about 4% of the nation’s total car fleet, an indicator of growing Chinese-brand penetration in the automotive sector.
Earlier reports also suggested that an Exeed crossover, featuring unique navigation capabilities, would be introduced to the Russian market, signaling ongoing diversification among Chinese marques and the push to offer tech-forward options to Russian consumers. [Source: Rossiyskaya Gazeta; market data and dealer perspectives are cited for context and trend analysis.]