The UAZ company has announced a change in its pricing policy for vehicles sold through official dealer showrooms. The delivery costs to dealer centers will now be folded into the listed price of Ulyanovsk brand cars, according to a letter obtained by socialbites.ca from the company. The rationale behind this move is the significant, unpredictable rise in tariffs for vehicle transport across Russia.
In the second half of this year, UAZ faced a sharp and volatile increase in logistics tariffs. By the start of 2023 the price of transporting finished cars across Russia had more than doubled. As a result, starting on November 1 the company introduced a partial charge of fifty thousand rubles to cover the expense of delivering vehicles to dealer centers. This adjustment helps stabilize the overall pricing framework amid ongoing tariff fluctuations.
The company stressed that these costs will be reflected in UAZ price lists, while the officially advertised retail prices for all models will remain unchanged. Additionally, UAZ indicated that customers who place orders through the company website can pick up their vehicles directly from the Ulyanovsk factory within three to six months without incurring the extra fifty thousand rubles delivery surcharge.
In related industry news, AvtoVAZ previously announced the introduction of a car featuring genuine leather seats for the first time, signaling a shift in interior materials as part of ongoing product enhancements.
Industry observers note that the move to embed transport costs into the car price may affect dealer margins and consumer decisions, particularly in a market characterized by fluctuating logistics costs and varying regional tariffs. While the price lists themselves will remain stable, buyers should be aware that the total cost of ownership could reflect these shifts when considering optional configurations or timing of delivery. The company also emphasized that direct factory pickup remains a viable and potentially cost-saving option for customers who prefer to avoid additional delivery charges, with delivery lead times spanning a few months depending on current demand and production schedules.