The Russian Federal Tax Service has released a list identifying vehicles with an average market value exceeding 10 million rubles that will trigger higher transport taxes, commonly referred to as a luxury tax. This move aims to align tax charges with the ownership costs of premium cars and to reflect ongoing changes in vehicle valuations within the market.
In calculating the tax and any upfront payments, the service applies a multiplier of 3 to cars whose average price sits between 10 and 15 million rubles and whose production year is no more than a decade old. For vehicles built more than 20 years ago, if their average price is 15 million rubles or higher, the same elevated tax rate applies. This framework helps distinguish newer, higher-valued models from older, less expensive ones, while also accounting for depreciation and market dynamics over time.
The compiled list covers 449 distinct models and trims, including well-known luxury and performance brands. Notable examples listed are the Audi A8, Bentley Continental GT, BMW i8, Ferrari Roma, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Porsche Panamera, and Rolls-Royce Phantom, among others. These entries illustrate the breadth of vehicles subject to the enhanced tax regime and highlight the ongoing shift in how luxury automakers position pricing within the Russian market. (Source attribution: Federal Tax Service data and related regulatory guidelines.)
Earlier reporting noted shifts in pricing for the Omoda C5 crossover, a model under the Omoda brand owned by Chery. The price adjustment, reported at 80,000 rubles higher, reflects manufacturers’ and dealers’ responses to evolving market conditions, import costs, and local taxation considerations that can influence consumer choices and overall accessibility of premium crossovers in Russia. (Source attribution: industry coverage and official notices.)