The end of 2023 saw the Haval Jolion emerge as the best-selling crossover in Russia, a result attributed to sales analytics that track the market closely. The model posted a remarkable rise, with sales multiplying more than threefold year over year and reaching about 55,500 units in the period. This surge highlighted the Jolion as a standout in the competitive crossover segment during the country’s last quarter.
Trailing behind it, the Lada Niva Travel secured the second spot in the crossover and SUV rankings, with sales around 46,900 vehicles. In third place was the Chery Tiggo 7 PRO Max, reporting roughly 41,000 units. The Lada Niva Legend SUV followed closely, recording around 39,000 sales. Rounding out the top five, Geely Coolray moved a solid 38,200 units, further underscoring the appeal of compact and practical crossovers in the national market.
Within the ten most popular crossovers at year’s end, several other models contributed to the mix. The Omoda C5 sold about 35,800 units, while the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro reached around 32,900. Geely Monjaro posted approximately 20,400, and Geely Atlas Pro trailed with roughly 17,700. The Haval F7 also had a noticeable presence, with sales near 16,300 units, illustrating a crowded field where multiple brands competed for buyers seeking value, reliability, and modern features in a crossover package.
Looking at the broader market dynamics, the overall average price for a new car in 2023 rose by about 17.3 percent, anchoring the typical purchase near 3.7 million rubles. Among new vehicles, several brands stood out for notable price movements. The Kia Seltos, for instance, saw its price climb around 27 percent, landing near 3.19 million rubles, while the K5 sedan also rose by about 27 percent to around 4 million rubles. Domestic production also faced sharp price adjustments, with the Lada Granta moving up approximately 25 percent to about 982,000 rubles, reflecting a broader trend of rising costs across the board for newer models and trims.
Additionally, industry notes indicated that production at a major Kaluga-based VW facility was planned to restart in 2024, signaling potential changes in supply dynamics and availability for mid-to-lower-priced segments in the subsequent year. The anticipation around the factory’s reopening suggested a potential impact on regional output, pricing, and dealer stock for certain VWs and related brands in the market, influencing buyer decisions as the market moved into 2024 and beyond.